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Staying with locals in Manabí gives you an authentic experience that hotels simply can't offer. Sofahop hosts across 51 cities in Manabí open their spare rooms and sofas to travelers — in return, guests are expected to host when they're back home.
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Sign up — it's freeMost hosts in Manabí welcome guests for 1–5 nights. Longer stays are sometimes possible — discuss expectations with your host upfront.
Yes — arrange stays with different hosts in different cities as you travel through Manabí. Plan each stop separately.
Try nearby cities. Sofahop covers 51 cities across Manabí, so there's often an alternative a short distance away.
At least 1–2 weeks in advance for popular cities in Manabí. For less-traveled areas, a few days is usually fine.