
Canoa Beach, on the wild north Pacific coast of Ecuadore

You know your half a world away when the local Pelicans are as numerous as sparrows, Manta Fish Market

Early Morning Dorade for sale at Manta Fish Market by the Beach

Early Morning Catch on the beach at Beach & Fish Market, Manta

Central Market, Esmeraldas

Local butchers, Manta

Ludo in da hud, back streets of Manta

Manta, the tuna capital of Ecuador.

Old Colonial Buildings, Esmeraldas

Ceviche Stall, Canoa Beach

Hotel Makana near Atacames

Walking the cows at Playa Cristal

Truly melt in the mouth! Galapagos squat lobster with saffron source at Martinica Restaurant, Manta

Class 'A' Tuna & Foiegras with panela Sauce (raw cane sugar), a really delicious combination of flavours

Chef and owner Omar Rivadeneira, runs the friendly and unassuming Martinica Restaurant in Manta. Probably the best in Ecuador

Chocolate cake with chocolate ganache, honey & rose water created by the lovely ladies at Muya Cocina Gourmet (Montecristi Chocolate), Manta

Camotillo Frito (Fried Fish served with plantains & rice salad) at Hotel Makana near Atacames

Corviche (Crochettes of Tuna, peanuts & plantain) at Montechristi Golf Club

Cariveno grenadilla (lime, mint, pineapple & vodka) at Playa Cristal

Encocado or cocnut soup with prawns and black clams at Playa Cristal
