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Manta, Ecuador - Fish Market, Pacoche Rainforest, Montecristi Panama Hats - HAL Pole-To-Pole Cruise

ParoDeeJay
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👁️ 28K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 33:20
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Creator's Key Takeaways

it was okay one word amazing from start to finish

I love how we started at the fish market and we got to really get some of the idea of the local culture

Christian our T guide was so knowledgeable spoke perfect English that's not a problem whatsoever and just he's very passionate about the area

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book the free shuttle ticket via the app before heading ashore
Bring a copy of your passport when going ashore
Try the local tuna dishes onboard as a special feature

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do on an independent excursion in Manta, Ecuador?
QHow do you make authentic Panama hats?
QWhat is the experience like visiting the Pacoche rainforest?

Port Highlights

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Top: Rainforest Pacoche Tour
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YouTube Video Description

We've made it south of the equator! Join us as we head out on an independent excursion with Manta Tour Guides called "Rainforest Pacoche Tour" to explore this area of Ecuador. We'll visit the bustling fish market, stroll through the Pacoche rainforest, stop for lunch in San Lorenzo, learn how to make authentic Panama hats, sample some local chocolate, and more. Back onboard Volendam, we're taking it easy with dinner and a movie!! :P Find Manta Tour Guides on the internet machine here: https://www.mantatourguides.com/ 00:00 BOOM! 00:04 Morning Mode 01:05 Let's Head Ashore 02:30 Fish Market & Boat Building 04:10 Pacoche Rainforest 09:34 San Lorenzo & Lunch 14:35 Panama Hat Making 18:41 Secret Bonus Stop 20:44 Chocolate & Canine 21:40 Ship & Photos 23:49 Fresh & Clean Mode 27:20 Dinner & Wanders 29:40 The Evening Ends -Cruise Line: Holland America Line -Ship Name: MS Volendam -Cruise Dates: January 25, 2025 - June 7, 2025 -Embarkation: Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Round-Trip) -Itinerary: 133-Day Pole-To-Pole Cruise!! Give us a Like, a Subscribe, and keep an eye here for more fun!!! :) Most-Used Social Media for ParoDeeJay: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parodeejay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parodeejay Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/parodeejay Contact Dee to start planning your own exciting adventures! Dee-Lightful Destinations: https://www.parodeejay.com/travel Looking for travel goodies and tech toys? Amazon Affiliate shop: https://www.parodeejay.com/amazon We earn commission for sales via this link, at no cost to you! :) Buy All Our Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/parodeejay (Shirts & Mugs) https://www.zazzle.com/parodeejay+gifts (Hats & BIG Mugs) Send Us All The Things: ParoDeeJay • P.O. Box 117 • Grandy, NC 27939 Camera Gear & Stuff: Main Vlog Video - DJI Osmo Pocket 3 / Canon G7X Mark II (backup) Underwater Video - GoPro Hero 11 Black Dee's Photos - Canon Powershot SX740 HS / Google Pixel 6 Pro (backup) Royalty-Free Music: Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) #Manta #HollandAmericaLine #Ecuador #MantaTourGuides #Volendam #WorldCruise #PoleToPole #GrandVoyage #2025PoleToPole #2025WorldCruise #PoleToPole2025 #WorldCruise2025 #HollandAmerica #GrandVoyages #CruiseVlog #CruiseVlogger #CruiseVlogs #CruiseVloggers #ParoDeeJay