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patacon Says: Most people don't know that on the backside of Montañita there is a virgin mountain range which is being turned into a governmental protected area. There are biking, trekking and zip line tours available ranging from $15 - $40. The range is mostly virgin tropical rain forest...
lorenmonca Says: I took 2 weeks of Spanish classes at Marazul Spanish School in Montanita in June 2009. I previously did not speak any Spanish, but as a medical student in the US I feel it's absolutely necessary to at least be able to make my patients feel comfortable around me (even if I...
elsadran Says: Manglaralto stands proudly in front of its beautiful beach. It's very quiet and low profiled but it still has some accommodation, restaurants and even a small hospital for emergencies. Just 2-3 km south of Montañita it can be reached on foot or in the frequent passing buses...
Hola Ola-Tierra Prometida: The best cappuccinos and much more...!
elsadran Says: Under the nice hotel “ Tierra Prometida” the hotel owners keep one of the best restaurants in Montañita. There is a laid-back atmosphere in a cosy ambient. All customers seem relaxed either sipping their drinks at the bar or over a savoury hearty meal. The variety of...
Happy Donkey House: delicious Parillada!
elsadran Says: Do you know what a parillada is ? Well, it's delicious chops of various parts of meat cooked over a charcoal fire, giving out the most appetising odour and having a mouth watering taste. And the owner Omar Fernandez knows its secret very well! But this nice restaurant has...
The night time shows in the streets: The night time shows in the streets
malianrob Says: There is alot of night life on the streets of Montanita. There are street entertainers like dancers, fire dancers and stuff like that. Also at night is really when everyone comes out. The bars open with music blarring loud. People spill out into the street and start dancing...
Kahuna's: Laid back bar on the beach
lemondrop Says: Kahuna's is a place to relax, sit back and listen to the waves. The screaming, dancing on tables crowd does their thing down at the other end of the beach. Here, you can talk and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere. VERY casual
elsadran Says: From Quito the journey is possible but too long, so maybe you should break it in two. Or fly from Quito to Guayaquil and then take a bus to Montañita.Airconditioned buses from Guayaquil leave 3 times a day, at 5.00 - 13.00 - 16.30. The journey takes about 3 and a half hours....
malianrob Says: Since we were a big group we decided to rent a van to go to the beaches. This was great because we went to Montanita and then went to Salinas and then to Guayaquil. We enjoyed the coast at our own pace with out being on a schedule. The worked great for us because we were...
elsadran Says: There are some young people all over the world with imagination and talent in their hands who have picked a unique life style. It doesn't give them any stability, they can't have luxuries, they don't even know if they will be able to afford their tomorrow's food. But on the...
Bunch of talbes and stalls to do shopping: Shopping Everywhere....
malianrob Says: We bought some henna jewelry, necklaces, braclets, and rings for about $1 each. Alexis forgot her bikini so I had to buy her one in Montanita. I found one for $9. The cost of things here is so cheap that I guess you can bargain if you want to but I didnt. I was more than...
malianrob Says: One morning I got up early and I was having my cafe con leche as I observed how things function around here. The guys selling fruits roll by yelling "bananas se vende verdes" and then another couple guys drive by on their motorcycles with fresh fish thats in a little basket...
malianrob Says: Whatever you want to call it, its here. Montanita has a culture all its own. I am not sure how some the the people survive besides making and selling some jewlery. You can find hemp bracelets and anklets, and necklaces. Beads, tiedied clothes. They also perform at night for...
elsadran Says: Well you all know the rule: don't leave anything in the room unless you don't care if you never see it again. This rule of course doesn't apply to all hotels but it's the general rule for your peace of mind...I usually hide small things among dirty clothes and lock up my...
Ok, so lets talk about the drugs
malianrob Says: I dont know how long this tip will stay up but here it goes.......It is said that Montanita is a place where anything goes. From what I have heard weed, cocaine and acid are found very easily here. I have also been told that no one really cares if you do thiese things,...
malianrob Says: We all took one bag but we traveled light. We werent staying that long and its way too hot and humid to even wear jeans. I survived with bathing suits, shorts and sun dresses I wore flip flops practically the whole time I was here. That and open toe shoes. It was way too...
Stop by some of the other little towns.....
malianrob Says: Stop by some of the other little towns to see how people live, taste the food and enjoy the culture. There were a few little towns that we passed on our way to Montanita from Guayaquil like San Pablo, Punta Blanca and others. My cousin was dying to stop at some of the little...
elsadran Says: Montañita is the surfers' place in Ecuador. Surfers gather here because it is said to have excellent, consistent waves . The best time of the year is from January to April, even until July, when the waves are the best, from 1 to 3 meters high, sometimes even 4m..The winds...
malianrob Says: It wasnt about futbol here or anything like that. It all about surfing.Alot of people come from all over the world to surf here. Many major competitions are held here too. You can watch, or join in by getting lessons, or if you already know how to do it then you can rent a...
They say that there is no crime in Montanita...
malianrob Says: Everyone you talk to can tell you that there is virtually no crime in Montanita. I dont know how true that is considering I hardly ever saw a cop or security around (other than at the ATM/bank in front of our hotel.But no i really never felt unsafe here or threatened or...
Plan a Montañita vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Montañita locals
Montanita's beach is not the world's most beautiful, but it gets the job done. There are beach bars where you can have a drink or hamburger while you watch the...
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Q: I would like to buy a surboard in Monanita, to avoid travelling beforehand with one. I know that they make Balsawood boards in...
A: hey i was wondering if you found any info on getting a board in ecuador. i found a website called balsafite which is located in playas, ecuador and he makes shortboards. ...
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A land of real and fake surfers
Montanita was once a tiny fishing village, one amongst many others, on the beautiful and desert Pacific coast of Ecuador. But apart from its extraordinary landscape and climate, Montanita has big and...
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Even birds like surfing in Montañita!
I've got some interesting experiences in Montañita. I'd love to share with you the 11 tips I've written, the 32 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created.
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I had heard so much about Montanita that I knew I had to come here. My cousin Henry was going down to Guayaquil for vacation and I decided to come along too. I had family there that I wanted to see......
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A surfer place without surfing - Sans surfer
I've got some interesting experiences in Montañita. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 14 photos uploaded, and 2 travelogues I've created.
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Montanita, Ecuador's Surfing Mecca
People flock here on the weekends, especially from Guayaquil. Some come to drink and party, some to meet a new friend...but first and foremost Montanita is a place to surf. The waves are the reason......
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