MANTA

The city and its region demonstrate strong potential for competitive surfing.

• Regional Aquatic Events :
  Santa Marianita beach, near Manta , consistently hosts kitesurfing competitions, proving the region's capacity to organize large-scale water sports events.

• Wave Potential :
  The waves in Manta and the surrounding point breaks (such as San Mateo) are considered powerful and consistent enough to host stages of national and regional level surfing championships, positioning the city as a future competitive hub .

• Cultural Events :
  Theatre festivals and local events complement the sporting calendar, contributing to a rich cultural experience for athletes and visitors alike.