200 recipes

Your stories and secrets

Discover the fascinating book of 200 recipes, its secrets and stories, a culinary gem that celebrates the essence of our Millennial Gastronomy.

Immerse yourself in authentic flavors, best-kept secrets, and the stories that bring each dish to life. Prepare to live a unique experience that connects tradition and culture.

Manabí presents itself to the world

Manabí opens its public selection process for Manabí chefs and cooks

We are seeking proposals that highlight the Manabita gastronomic identity, use local products, integrate sustainability and innovation, and proudly represent Manabí to the world.

Apply and be part of the official selection process to represent Manabí in Spain in January 2026

We are looking for 3 official representatives for high-level international scenarios: FITUR – Madrid International Tourism Fair Fusion

Application deadline December 26, 2025

Submit your project!

Top Foodie
IGCAT Website

Hotel owners, restaurateurs, tour operators, and coastal communities, you are the creators of these stories that we must tell.

Submit your project to compete and accompany Manabí in the Top Foodie Websites from IGCAT, en el reconocimiento mundial.

We are designing the Manabi Foodie Website, where we will publish the best experiences. You just need to send in your photos, videos, and stories.

Your story has value for its ancestry, sustainability, community, and the world we want to share. Join this great opportunity, apply today, and be part of the change for Manabí and the world.

Ceviche estilo Jipijapa conquistó al público en el mundo y vuelve a ganar premio internacional

Manabí celebra su identidad y tradiciones en la Feria Gastronómica y Patrimonial del Horno de Leña en Tosagua

¡ÉXITO GASTRONÓMICO!

¡Primer día con caída y limpia!

History and Culture

A Heritage
Ancient

Manabí is a land of deep stories and rich cultural heritage. Since ancestral times, our ancestors have cultivated and perfected culinary techniques that are reflected today in a world-renowned cuisine. Each dish tells a story of our people, our traditions, and our love for the land, our plants, and animals.

A symphony of ancestral flavors

Banana

Where it all begins

The plantain is the soul of Manabi cuisine, a versatile ingredient that transforms every dish into a unique experience. From the crunchy flavor of the patacón to the comforting bolón de verde, this fruit masterfully adapts to recipes that combine tradition and creativity.

Peanut

The Secret Ingredient

Whether in the creamy viche sauce, in the exquisite tonga, or in traditional sweets, peanuts enhance every recipe with their unmistakable touch. Their versatility allows for the creation of everything from comforting stews to irresistible desserts, making them a symbol of Manabí's rich culinary tradition.

Seafood

From the sea to your table

The use of seafood is one of the pillars of Manabi's rich gastronomy, standing out for its freshness and variety. Ingredients like shrimp, crab, clams, and fresh fish become the stars of iconic dishes.

Gastronomic Routes

Manabí, Ecuador's culinary gem, invites you to explore its three incredible gastronomic routes. Each tour is a feast for the senses, where tradition and local flavors combine in unique dishes.

Route 1 - Northbound

$50

At the Valentina Colibrí restaurant in Jama, enjoy authentic Manabí flavors in a traditional atmosphere, and in San Vicente, ICHE awaits you with an experience that blends the ancestral and the modern.

Route 2 - To the Countryside

$30

In Chone, Doña Flor Restaurant welcomes you with recipes that preserve Manabita heritage. In Tosagua, La Tonga will delight you with the authentic flavors of this land, and in Rocafuerte, Los Almendros sweetens your journey.

Route 3 - Towards the City

$40

In Portoviejo, Restaurante Montubio and Nardo offer you local flavor with an innovative touch, and in Manta, Muya connects you with tradition and the sea in every dish, a combination you have to try!

We did it!

we are the flavor of the country

Manabí achieves nomination for World Gastronomic Region 2026, by the international qualifying jury of the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT).

The Manabita Oven

A thousand-year-old tradition

This traditional instrument has been used for centuries in the preparation of emblematic regional dishes, preserving both ancestral techniques and the unique flavors of its gastronomy.