The visitors from the SH Vega Cruise arrived in the city of Manta on April 13, 2026, to see the attractions, one of the best destinations being Montecristi. They visited the Toquilla Straw Hat Museum, then went to the Modesto Hats to learn about the history of the toquilla straw hat.
We are proud to share a very special moment: the presentation of our Modesto Hats to distinguished ambassadors of Egypt during their visit to Manta. Each hat represents the art, tradition, and dedication of Ecuadorian hands that craft toquilla straw with passion and excellence. Today, this symbol of our culture travels the world, carrying the […]
More than a hat, an Ecuadorian work of art. The toquilla straw hat, incorrectly known worldwide as the “Panama Hat,” is, in reality, an artisanal treasure born in Ecuador, specifically in the Montecristi canton and the rural parish of Pile, in the province of Manabí. Its fineness, lightness and meticulous weaving process have elevated it […]
Process of elaboration of the hat montecristi, masters artisans, convert, the straw toquilla in fine threads to weave the fine hats, in quality fine, superfine, ultrafino, extrafino, each hat is a unique work, passion, dedication, handmade jewel hat, this ancestral art, remains a symbol of identity and pride for Ecuador and the world. This legacy […]
Montecristi city, where the tourist places are, to visit and know, one of them is to know the history of Eloy Alfaro, the church, the famous toquilla straw hats, Modesto Hats, a store and workshop where Montecristi hats are made, explains the process, step by step, every detail, from the beginning of the collogo to […]
The famous toquilla straw hats wrongly called panama hat are made in Montecristi Manabí Ecuador authentic genuine originals, they are woven in the early hours of the morning in a cool climate, for their best elaboration and finishing,the plant called “Carludovica palmata”, grows to a height of 3 meters high, the best toquilla straw hat […]
The best Panama Hat, considered the best Panama hat in the world, appreciated by celebrities, Due to its great finesse, made with the most ultra-fine threads, which take around 6 months to 1 year to weave, Modesto Hats, one of the most recognized artisans who at his young age learned this art that comes from […]
The Traditional Montecristi hats of toquilla straw, are made by hand by artisan hands, dedicated to the elaboration of this art, beautiful as are the famous Original Fine Hats Modesto Mero has been dedicated since he was a child, to this tradition that with dedication and effort, from very early, in the morning, to give […]
Montecristi, is a parish with history and traditions. With his historical figure such as General Eloy Alfaro Delgado, who was President of the Republic of Ecuador, who was known at that time as the Old fighter, his parents were the Spanish Manual Alfaro and Doña Natividad Delgado Montecristi woman, who were the first exporters towards […]
SUPER FINE MONTECRISTI Súper fine Montecristi hat, handwoven in Montecristi Pile commune. The Pile commune, is a population of about 1,400 inhabitants, located southwest of Manabi, 32 kilometers from Montecristi, 10 minutes from the Pacific Ocean, in the Ecuadorian province of Manabí, the place where the plantation is located, to weave the famous fine hats, […]