Properties for sale

Here is the view from a hilltop lot

Some undeveloped terraced beach lots

Terraced development in the works

After looking at several different land, housing options, and talking with the local expat community here in Santa Marianita have come to a couple of conclusions.  As a result of being so close to all the amenities of Manta, the price of raw land here is quite high now, driven by expats willing to spend excess amounts.  It appears that the good deals were done about 4-5 years ago. They sell it by the square meter now ($35 for hilltop to $100 for right on the beach).   Will be interesting to find out how far you have to get from Manta before the prices start to decline.  With regards to the cost of living here, it can be done on a very small budget.  A good seafood meal will cost you between $3-5 and all the local fruits and vegetables are very inexpensive.  Anything imported, packaged, processed will cost you as much or more than at home.