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The area
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Restaurants
89 within 3 miles
Guadalajara Tacos al Grill
128
0.1 mi$ • Mexican • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Tambo Sabores Peruanos
314
0.2 mi$ • Peruvian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Pigro Homemade Italian Food
513
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Mediterranean • Vegetarian Friendly
Jajá en Balsa
196
0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Brew Pub • Latin • Pizza
Munchies
67
0.2 mi$ • Fast Food • Contemporary • Vegetarian Friendly
Tiki Limbo
694
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar • Seafood • International
Papillon
208
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • French • Latin • International
Marea Pizzeria
177
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian Friendly
Dharma Beach Restaurant
235
119 ft$$ - $$$ • Seafood • International • Vegetarian Friendly
The Wave
65
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Brew Pub • Latin • Cafe
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Attractions
12 within 6 miles
Playa Montañita
100
0 ftBeaches
Plaza Comunal
32
0.1 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Montanita Spanish School - Day Classes
349
0.2 miEducational sites
Santuario Blanca Estrella del Mar
71
0.7 miReligious Sites
Playa de Olon
99
1.9 miBeaches
La Escuelita Spanish Lessons
0.2 miUniversities & Schools
Soluna Sanctuary
44
Farms
Galería Residencia Michugo Dorado
0.3 miArt Galleries
Samkhya Finca Agroecologica
2.6 miFarms
Santacann
2.9 miNature & Wildlife Areas
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
4.0
353 reviews
Excellent
142
Very good
105
Average
77
Poor
19
Terrible
10
Brian
Sabaneta, Colombia28 contributions
MO Montanita
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
Montanita’s beach
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.
Written December 11, 2016
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OlanMalt
Guayaquil, Ecuador5 contributions
Free world on Pacific coast
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.
Written October 28, 2014
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FuturoValdivia
Santa Elena, Ecuador66 contributions
A beach for surfers, and a very good one
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, FL1,357 contributions
Many choices to eat
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
Montanita Beach and area is awesome
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.
Written February 3, 2019
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Mariateresa R
6 contributions
beach and party
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.
Written November 21, 2018
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iluyakuseasouls
Montanita, Ecuador10 contributions
Montanita Beach Beautiful Waves, Great Activities
Couples
Montanita Beach has beautiful surf most of the year with a lot of activities, restaurants, hotels nearby. The main attraction is most definitely the waves with really soft, gentle waters but at times waves can be pretty big. Lots of big surfing in high season, but you can surf almost every day of the year.

There are surfboard rentals, surf lessons, yoga, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and at times paragliding! Enjoy the sandy beaches and sip on a fresh coconut!
Written July 13, 2018
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Nicholas K
103 contributions
Crowded on the weekend
Solo
A little crowded for my likings, but beautiful none the less. The nice part about crowded, there are good vendors walking on the beach
Written April 19, 2018
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George Randall H
Toronto, Canada1,039 contributions
Clean
Couples
The beach was very clean even if busy at certain times. There are good waves to play in, and a lot of vendors to buy snacks, drinks and souvenirs from. The vendors are very respectful and not pushy. A simple ‘no, gracious’ and they will simply move along. Good sand, and great sunsets
Written April 1, 2018
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