Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Join me on a journey through the vibrant shopping hub of Nuevo Tarqui in Manta,
Ecuador, a symbol of resilience post-earthquake. Discover how repurposed shipping containers
have transformed into affordable retail spaces for local vendors, offering a wide range of products
from clothing and electronics to food and household goods. Despite initial hesitations, the container
store has become a bustling marketplace where shoppers can find everything they need at bargain
prices. Come along as I explore this unique shopping experience and showcase the diversity of
products available at Nuevo Tarqui. Don't miss out on this hidden gem in Manta's recovery
post-earthquake!
Links to know:
Facebook - Manta and Manabi Expats and Amigos - facebook.com/groups/323275021650751
My Channel Video Index - docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-f4Wv3uBMulCX9OK6oNqS5a9wrS84cbUBYXzoq24JNA/edit?usp=sharing
My Google Docs document of useful information
docs.google.com/document/d/1ArNRtsdqfleE1-l9r1yKrh-XyzksSIwj0MMyb09L0ro/edit?usp=sharing
Remember this folks.
A country might look good on paper, or on a YouTube video, but what about the “Chemistry” between you, the individual and the country and culture as a whole?
This is something we can’t know in advance. We can only make our move, dive in and test the waters…….and see how it goes.
#NewAbelTarkey
#containerstore
#mantaecuador
#Resilience
#ShoppingHub
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Join me on a journey through the vibrant shopping hub of Nuevo Tarqui in Manta,
Ecuador, a symbol of resilience post-earthquake. Discover how repurposed shipping containers
have transformed into affordable retail spaces for local vendors, offering a wide range of products
from clothing and electronics to food and household goods. Despite initial hesitations, the container
store has become a bustling marketplace where shoppers can find everything they need at bargain
prices. Come along as I explore this unique shopping experience and showcase the diversity of
products available at Nuevo Tarqui. Don't miss out on this hidden gem in Manta's recovery
post-earthquake!
Links to know:
Facebook - Manta and Manabi Expats and Amigos - facebook.com/groups/323275021650751
My Channel Video Index - docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-f4Wv3uBMulCX9OK6oNqS5a9wrS84cbUBYXzoq24JNA/edit?usp=sharing
My Google Docs document of useful information
docs.google.com/document/d/1ArNRtsdqfleE1-l9r1yKrh-XyzksSIwj0MMyb09L0ro/edit?usp=sharing
Remember this folks.
A country might look good on paper, or on a YouTube video, but what about the “Chemistry” between you, the individual and the country and culture as a whole?
This is something we can’t know in advance. We can only make our move, dive in and test the waters…….and see how it goes.
#NewAbelTarkey
#containerstore
#mantaecuador
#Resilience
#ShoppingHub
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