Playa Montañita
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Jhon Steven M
4 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
I had high expectations regarding this beach and it really did not disappoint me. Although it is busy, it does not bother. The atmosphere is generally partying, most people take great care not to dirty and the sun is perfect. You can buy things to eat or drink without the vendors being over the top. At night there are places where groups meet to listen to music, drink and even dance.
Logically there is no lack of drunkards but I think that in general it is very good. I do not highly recommend assistance with children
Logically there is no lack of drunkards but I think that in general it is very good. I do not highly recommend assistance with children
Written March 1, 2023
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Angie.R
4 contributions
Apr 2022
Very good experience, I went on a trip with my brother and my friends and we arrived at night. We rented a house for a day, very attentive owner. We went out to eat at night, everything was with music, the very rich food was rice with seafood. Then we stayed walking near the beach and took some very nice potos. The next day we went to the beach, it was a lot of fun.
Written February 18, 2023
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Brian
Sabaneta, Colombia30 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
I great town for surfing, site seeing and eating. Each to get to by a great interprovincial bus system. Only 30 to 45 minutes from Salinas Ecuador.
Written April 26, 2020
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Esteban Samuel M
23 contributions
Feb 2016 • Friends
When I visited mountain the first time everything was incredible,i met new people, at night the environment was beautiful. The beach was full of people from different countries you could talk with them to know more about their culture. People almost do not sleep to the nightclubs and there is much commerce in the different places of mountanita.
The sun was too hot, and I felt tired and sleepy while lying on the sandy beach. My brother took photos from us playing in the sea and climbing high rocks. After our curry and rice lunch, we swam again until the afternoon before we changed for our trip home. It was a nice day by the sea, as it was a welcome change from our usual routine.
The sun was too hot, and I felt tired and sleepy while lying on the sandy beach. My brother took photos from us playing in the sea and climbing high rocks. After our curry and rice lunch, we swam again until the afternoon before we changed for our trip home. It was a nice day by the sea, as it was a welcome change from our usual routine.
Written December 11, 2016
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Sie7e_13
Quito, Ecuador33 contributions
Nov 2016 • Friends
Ive been to montanita about 4 times. The first waas 10 years ago and it was a great place, just as its advertised today. From there after, its only gone from bad to worse. This place is a cesspool of crime. I have been pickpoted, starts fighted with and had my car stolen here. There no longer are any locals as most of them have left. Every time we go back its worse than before. Needless to say this was my last visit, its become more expensive, dirtier and has lost any atraction for which it was famour for before. Everyone i know, especially people from Ecuador not consider this to be a tourist trap. I would warn you to be safe, as i said before, this has become a cesspool of crime.
Written November 7, 2016
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OlanMalt
Guayaquil, Ecuador5 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
International Surf place, Pacific coast, full of bars. Goodplace for stading how to surf.
Possibleto find whatever you want - free love, cheap alchohol, herbs ;)
Better to visit from end of November till May.
Possibleto find whatever you want - free love, cheap alchohol, herbs ;)
Better to visit from end of November till May.
Written October 28, 2014
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FuturoValdivia
Santa Elena, Ecuador65 contributions
Sep 2019
Playa Montañita is surfers paradise, suitable for surfing 52 weeks per year, and what makes it great for surfers makes it dangerous for swimmers. Back currents take their toll every year.
Written October 9, 2019
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Travelingourworldwithck
Indialantic, FL1,439 contributions
Sep 2019 • Family
Montañita has lots of restaurants, shops and stuff to do. The waves are great for surfers but not for kids
Written September 20, 2019
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dawesom1
Hollister, CA70 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
Surfing and surfing contests, Dharma Beach Restaraunt, Shankha Sushi and Thai, Lido Beach Grill and Beer pub plus other food restaraunts, concerts right on the beach! Great place to surf, play games, party, kick back and enjoy the food and drink, watch the sunset.........You can't beat for fun, many things to do, partying........Just a great place to enjoy and have fun
Lost Beach : undoubtedly the best party in Montañita
Ezzio's Pizza : enjoy the best pizza in town. Italian style.
Lost Beach : undoubtedly the best party in Montañita
Ezzio's Pizza : enjoy the best pizza in town. Italian style.
Written February 3, 2019
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Mariateresa R
6 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
It’s a good place to enjoy the beach and the party environment in all the village at night.
You may take care of your things because there are a lot of people. And also be prepared for rain because the weather change a lot in some seasons.
You may take care of your things because there are a lot of people. And also be prepared for rain because the weather change a lot in some seasons.
Written November 21, 2018
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Can you recommend a good place to get a haircut? Include location, plz.
Written May 5, 2018
I cannot recommend one, but their was at least two there
Written May 6, 2018
Hola, planeo ir con mi hermano y mi mama, es un lugar como para estar tranquilo en familia? Entiendo que tiene muchos lugares de fiesta y actividad nocturna, pero es solo eso o tambien tiene lugares tranquilos? En cuanto a la playa, lo mismo, esta repleta todo el tiempo o tiene lugares mas amplios donde la gente esta mas dispersa? Gracias
Written April 10, 2018
No Apolo no es un lugar familiar, si vas con familia mejor Salinas a 2 horas d ahi
Written November 21, 2018
Hola, planeo ir con mi hermano y mi mama, es un lugar como para estar tranquilo en familia? Entiendo que tiene muchos lugares de fiesta y actividad nocturna, pero es solo eso o tambien tiene lugares tranquilos? En cuanto a la playa, lo mismo, esta repleta todo el tiempo o tiene lugares mas amplios donde la gente esta mas dispersa? Gracias
Written April 10, 2018
Hello, what is the best time/month to travel to Montanita, Santa Elena Province, Ecuador? We want to avoid hurricane/high surf season-Thank You,
Written November 13, 2017
Buenas a todos y Hola a todos: Lo escrito anteriormente sobre mi concepto vivido en la Playa de Montanita - Ecuador , es una apreciación personal, por la cual solicito disculpas a quienes se sientan ofendidos. Regresaré DIOS mediante a Montañita en el mes de septiembre o octubre si tengo una semana de vacacions... Montañita es fascianante, pero eso no quiere decir que no no sea desordenada, peligrosa e insalubre, tantas ventas callejeras, harán que el turismo internacional que no esta acostumbrado a éstas vulgaridades pueda regresar, Estoy segura que es un gran destino turístic..o, pero muy pobre en leyes por parte de las autoridades ,inclusive diría lamentable. Montañita tiene muy poco futuro internacional, porque quienes manejan el turismo no saben, no conocen, no tienen idea, del comportamiento del viajero y menos del turista de nivel que puede pernoctar en Montañita. Asi comenzo la playa o ciudad de Ibiza en España, eran mochileros y hoy es un gran destino turístico mundial. Montañita no lo logrará, porque quienes administran y quienes y quienes rigen el pueblo, ni siquiera visitan Salinas , para comprobar que a las 12 de la noche, no se permiten ventas ambulantes . menos podrán visitar Baños o Galápagos. LO siento mucho por el turismo internacional que pueda ir a Montañita, yo personalmente volveré porque me gusta, pero es inseguro, insalubre y peligroso en comprar cosas falsas en la calle y sin ningún control.......Un beso para todos.
Written July 29, 2015
Buenas a todos y Hola a todos: Lo escrito anteriormente sobre mi concepto vivido en la Playa de Montanita - Ecuador , es una apreciación personal, por la cual solicito disculpas a quienes se sientan ofendidos. Regresaré DIOS mediante a Montañita en el mes de septiembre o octubre si tengo una semana de vacacions... Montañita es fascianante, pero eso no quiere decir que no no sea desordenada, peligrosa e insalubre, tantas ventas callejeras, harán que el turismo internacional que no esta acostumbrado a éstas vulgaridades pueda regresar, Estoy segura que es un gran destino turístic..o, pero muy pobre en leyes por parte de las autoridades ,inclusive diría lamentable. Montañita tiene muy poco futuro internacional, porque quienes manejan el turismo no saben, no conocen, no tienen idea, del comportamiento del viajero y menos del turista de nivel que puede pernoctar en Montañita. Asi comenzo la playa o ciudad de Ibiza en España, eran mochileros y hoy es un gran destino turístico mundial. Montañita no lo logrará, porque quienes administran y quienes y quienes rigen el pueblo, ni siquiera visitan Salinas , para comprobar que a las 12 de la noche, no se permiten ventas ambulantes . menos podrán visitar Baños o Galápagos. LO siento mucho por el turismo internacional que pueda ir a Montañita, yo personalmente volveré porque me gusta, pero es inseguro, insalubre y peligroso en comprar cosas falsas en la calle y sin ningún control.......Un beso para todos.
Written July 29, 2015
Hola, voy a estar hospedada en el Hotel Decameron Punta Centinela, quería saber como ir a Montañita a pasar el día por mi cuenta , sin contratar excursión. Gracias
Written March 3, 2015
Podes ir en taxi. Es cerca del Hotel Decameron Punta Centinela.
Written November 13, 2015
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