Manta is a mid-sized city in Manabí Province, Ecuador. It is the most populous city in the province, the fifth most populous in the country. Manta has existed since Pre-Columbian times. It was a trading post for the Mantas. According to the 2001 census, the city had 192,322 inhabitants. Don’t miss a chance to book your body rub and nuru massage in Manta.