Beach sights in Manta
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Tarqui Beach & Boatyard
Early in the morning, the east end of Tarqui beach is a hive of activity. Vendors' carts tail the morning crowd, selling rows upon rows of shark, tuna, swordfish, dorado and others (whose size decrease with each passing year). Nearby is Manta's boatyard, where giant wooden fishing boats are built by hand on the edge of the sand. The whole scene merits an early wake-up call.
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Playa Murciélago
In Manta, Playa Murciélago is a less protected beach than Tarqui and has bigger waves (although they're not very big, there's a powerful undertow). It is a couple of kilometers northwest of downtown and is the town's most popular beach, backed by snack bars and restaurants and umbrella rental spots. Further northwest, Playa Barbasquillo is a more tranquil resort area.
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