Dating back to the early 20th century, this beautiful church contains a statue of the Virgin to which miracles have been attributed. While the Museo Historico de Montecristi further up the hill may house the city's political heritage, this site is its spiritual center.
Basilica Santisima Virgen de Montserrat
North Coast & Lowlands
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Museo Historico de Montecristi
0.34 MILES
Revolutionary and two-time president Eloy Alfaro was born in Montecristi, and here is an amazing tribute to the man: a hilltop museum with a panoramic…
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7.83 MILES
The east end of this stretch of sand is a hive of activity early in the mornings, as vendors sell row upon row of shark, tuna, swordfish, dorado and other…
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9.07 MILES
This beach is less protected than most beaches in the area and has bigger waves (although they’re not very big) along with a powerful undertow. It’s a…
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Museo Arqueológico del Banco Central
8.24 MILES
The fully modernized city museum opened in its current location in 2009, and showcases valuable artifacts from pre-Colombian Manta culture, a selection of…
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8.61 MILES
An incomparable photo op: the city's iconic fish, a gargantuan albacore tuna (atún), with tin can attached.
Nearby North Coast & Lowlands attractions
1. Museo Historico de Montecristi
0.34 MILES
Revolutionary and two-time president Eloy Alfaro was born in Montecristi, and here is an amazing tribute to the man: a hilltop museum with a panoramic…
7.83 MILES
The east end of this stretch of sand is a hive of activity early in the mornings, as vendors sell row upon row of shark, tuna, swordfish, dorado and other…
3. Museo Arqueológico del Banco Central
8.24 MILES
The fully modernized city museum opened in its current location in 2009, and showcases valuable artifacts from pre-Colombian Manta culture, a selection of…
8.61 MILES
An incomparable photo op: the city's iconic fish, a gargantuan albacore tuna (atún), with tin can attached.
9.07 MILES
This beach is less protected than most beaches in the area and has bigger waves (although they’re not very big) along with a powerful undertow. It’s a…