Title: Visit Ciudadela Universitaria: Best of Ciudadela Universitaria, Manta Travel 2025 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Ciudadela Universitaria](https://expedia.ca/Ciudadela-Universitaria-Hotels.d961888320013783040.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Manta](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Manta.d6053676.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Manta](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Manta.d6053676.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Ciudadela Universitaria Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Ciudadela-Universitaria.d961888320013783040.Car-Rental-Guide)[Ciudadela Universitaria Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Ciudadela-Universitaria.d961888320013783040.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Ciudadela Universitaria ## Manta ## Visit Ciudadela Universitaria Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Manta travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Manta.dx6053676) * * * ### Popular places to visit #### Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabi Walk around the campus at Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabi during your visit to Manta. Wander the seaside and beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Universidad-Laica-Eloy-Alfaro-De-Manabi-Manta.d6287358.Vacation-Attraction) #### Manta Port 3.5/5(2 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Manta with a trip to Manta Port. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Manta-Port-Manta.d6287354.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mall del Pacífico You can search for that perfect souvenir at Mall del Pacífico during your trip to Manta. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Mall-Del-Pacifico-Manta.d794683002800848896.Vacation-Attraction) #### Avenida Malecón After visiting Avenida Malecón, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Manta. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Avenida-Malecon-Manta.d794680721946722304.Vacation-Attraction) #### Playita Mía Artisanal Shipyard Enjoy an outing to Playita Mía Artisanal Shipyard during your stay in Manta. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Playita-Mia-Artisanal-Shipyard-Manta.d860818683440693248.Vacation-Attraction) #### Playita Mía Fish Market You can do some window-shopping at Playita Mía Fish Market during your visit to Manta. [](https://expedia.ca/Playita-Mia-Fish-Market-Manta.d860818833645010944.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![cacao exhibition](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46940594/44009a48-9668-4a98-80cd-1c0a87d1abd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chocolate & Coffee farm Cruiseship Tour in Manta CA $160 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/chocolate-coffee-farm-cruiseship-tour-in-manta.a46940594.activity-details) ![Mother nature at her best](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2096970/9e0f6dfb-41c9-433a-8a76-b405001e09bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rainforest Wildlife, Panama Hat makers, Traditional Cuisine. SHORE TOUR CA $153 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rainforest-wildlife.a2096970.activity-details) ![The ultimate Cocoa farm experience ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4774559/d853b790-d749-464d-9a17-c3f7d0432941.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The ultimate Cocoa farm experience CA $154 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-ultimate-cocoa-farm-experience.a4774559.activity-details) [See all activities in Manta](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Manta.d6053676.Travel-Guide-Activities) * * * ## Ciudadela Universitaria Hotel Deals ![Navio Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39620000/39615600/39615537/2d89ffb6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Navio Hotel Ciudadela Universitaria, Manta, Manabí CA $143 CA $143 total Oct 20 - Oct 21 Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Manta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Plaza La Quadra and Umiña Tennis Club are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews) "The hotel was nice, modern, could be quickly cooled by a mini-split. Staff was very kind and most were extremely helpful. The area is fairly new, and had some great places to eat within an easy walk, so just ask! The breakfast was very good, but I wasnt told there was no buffet on the weekends, so ..." Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F10%2F2025&endDate=21%2F10%2F2025&selected=39615537&PinnedHotelID=39615537&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=961888320013783040) ![Hotel DSH](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115170000/115165300/115165236/98f4a04a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel DSH Calle U8, Mz - AF Lote N-04 y Av. U2, Manta, Manabí CA $105 CA $105 total Oct 20 - Oct 21 Stay at this 3-star hotel in Manta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Plaza La Quadra and Umiña Tennis Club are located ... [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F10%2F2025&endDate=21%2F10%2F2025&selected=115165236&PinnedHotelID=115165236&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=961888320013783040) ![Reef Hostel Manta](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82850000/82841300/82841272/d2902d32_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Reef Hostel Manta Av. Ciudadela Universitaria, MZ H 13, Manta, Manabi Stay at this 3-star hotel in Manta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Umiña Tennis Club and Plaza La Quadra are located ... Disappointing "Hotel staff claimed they did not have our booking or payment (of course the booking was fully paid). After few minutes they found it and said that they did not recieved any notification and they are fully booked on that day. It was late at night, we had to find another hotel in the area ourselves. ..." Reviewed on Jan 29, 2023 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F11%2F2025&endDate=03%2F11%2F2025&selected=82841272&PinnedHotelID=82841272&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=961888320013783040) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F11%2F2025&endDate=03%2F11%2F2025&selected=82841272&PinnedHotelID=82841272&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=961888320013783040) ![PRIVILEGED LOCATION in Barbasquillo! 2-bedroom apt. with AC, balcony, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112390000/112382500/112382414/569f2e1c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### PRIVILEGED LOCATION in Barbasquillo! 2-bedroom apt. with AC, balcony, WiFi Manta Stay at this apartment in Manta. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Plaza La Quadra and Umiña Tennis Club are located ... Horrible "Plumbing problems. Payment problems." Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F11%2F2025&endDate=03%2F11%2F2025&selected=112382414&PinnedHotelID=112382414&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=961888320013783040) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F11%2F2025&endDate=03%2F11%2F2025&selected=112382414&PinnedHotelID=112382414&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=961888320013783040) ![Oro Verde Manta](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/486500/486448/766b0365_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oro Verde Manta Calle 23, Av. Malecon, Manta, Manabi CA $154 CA $170 total Nov 9 - Nov 10 Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Manta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (631 reviews) "Everything was excellent! The only thing is that they missed the shuttle pick up and that the hotel can be a bit noisy" Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F11%2F2025&endDate=10%2F11%2F2025&selected=486448&PinnedHotelID=486448&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=961888320013783040) ![Mantahost Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15910000/15904400/15904308/e98442bf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mantahost Hotel Km. 1.5 vía Barbasquillo, Manta, Manabí CA $148 CA $165 total Nov 10 - Nov 11 Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Manta. Enjoy free parking, a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (293 reviews) "The Ecuadorean people are amazing - salt of the earth. Driving there you don’t need a rental - All taxis are 2 dollars driving around. Excellent and convenient to 3 Storey mall and super restaurants around. No beach sales people. Calm feeling around. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Manta-Barbasquillo.dx953417999495655424) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Buena Vista When in Buena Vista, you can plan a visit to Mall del Pacífico and Murciélago Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/Manta-Buena-Vista.dx553248635976396492) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Santa Marianita While there might not be top attractions in Santa Marianita, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mall del Pacífico and Manta Port. 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