Luxury holidays in Manabí

When to go

The coast can get much warmer than the highlands, and December to April are a good time to visit, with clear blue skies, some showers and temperatures in the high 20s centigrade. May to November can be cool and grey.

Getting there

• Planes

  Eloy Alfaro International Airport (www.aeropuertomanta.com) is the main hub here. European flights connect via Quito and there are direct links from major US airports.

• Automobiles

  If you hire a car, get a good GPS, as signage is sparse.