The Panama hats from Montechristi

The famous Panama hats are woven from a local type of grass, the paja toquilla. The finer the weave, the more expensive the hat. You will find many local hat sellers in Montechristi. The round trip takes approximately 2 hours from Puerto Lopez. You will stay in Montechristi for 2 hours. On request you can also visit a family who makes the hats at home.