Unveil the ancient history of the Valdivia tribe, the first clay workers in South America, on this full-day excursion to the Cerro Jaboncillo archaeological site. With an expert guide, explore ongoing excavations, witness real fossils and artifacts, and visit the museum showcasing Pache, Valdivia, and Chorrera cultures. Then visit the vibrant fish market and boatyard, discovering the art of crafting wooden fishing boats, plus a traditional hat factory.
These settlements are still being excavated, so we will be able to witness real fossils and artifact of some the tribes that lived on the coast, built their communities and raised their families.
The settlement has a museum, with many archeological pieces from the Pache Culture, Valdivia, and Chorrera. 
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​Highly recommended to cruise ship travelers.
​We adjust the time to your cruise arrival.
​Cost per person in a shared tour: $73
Important: No deposit needed on shared tours
Includes: Transportation, bilingual tour guide, entries and plenty bottled water, and lunch. 
Cost of private tours depends on the number of participants.
Free pick up from your hotel in Manta.
Full refund on cancelations requested 24 hours prior the tour. ​
Itinerary: 
Start time:​ 8:30am Unless your cruise ship arrives later, we will adjust the time for a late departure.
Fish Market, boatyard, Panama hats demonstration, Cerro Jaboncillo museum, trail to visit the Pache tribe settlements.
Duration of the tour: 7 hours
Distance from Manta: 28Km

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