For the gringos who dream of beach towns in Ecuador, here is a two minute video of the real Manta.
We rode a lot of buses in Manta and I can vouch that this is what it looks like till you get a few blocks farther out, where the plumbing seems to end altogether.
I did catch a glimpse of the little taverna across the street from the bus terminal where we liked to drink and smoke. Dollar Pilseners and a relaxed ambiance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1FwtkyXmf4