Montecristi
Montecristi, in Ecuador's coastal Manabí province, is best known as the birthplace of Eloy Alfaro — the leader who launched and consolidated Ecuador's liberal revolution — born here on 25 June 1842. The town sits on the slopes of the hill that shares its name, at a low elevation in a dry tropical climate, and serves as a commercial hub closely linked to the nearby cities of Portoviejo and Manta.
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- Population18,351
- Nearest water from center 0.8 km0.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.6 km1.0 mi
Montecristi: quick answers
Where is Montecristi?
Montecristi is in Ecuador.
How do you get to Montecristi?
The nearest airport is Jipijapa (JIP), about 18 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Montecristi?
The warmest month is March, averaging 25°C78°F across day and night; the coolest is September, at 23°C73°F. The wettest month is February, with about 157 mm6.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Montecristi?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 1 restaurant, 2 cafés and 7 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Montecristi?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Portoviejo, Calceta and Tosagua.