Basilica Santisima Virgen de Montserrat

North Coast & Lowlands


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.


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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…

2. Tarqui Beach

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…

4. Big Tuna

8.61 MILES

An incomparable photo op: the city's iconic fish, a gargantuan albacore tuna (atún), with tin can attached.

5. Playa Murciélago

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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