Montanita is fantastic -- laid back, easygoing, and very friendly. I enjoyed my four weeks. Sure, there may be some drugs, but is not in your face. In fact, Montanita has a really safe feel about it. I studied at the Montanita Spanish school, and it was excellent. I'll be back!
Montanita is amazing -- great beach, great vibe. I learned Spanish at Montanita Spanish School (excellent and highly recommended), surfed, and cocktailed! Yes, you can party, and you can also just relax if you wish. Montanita rocks!
Montanita -- surf, senoritas, banana booms -- very fun indeed. Yes, there are folks from all over engaging in all types of activities, but why should that dictate whether you visit or not? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and this place is truly beautiful. If you have the time check it out, stay a few days and soak it in -- you may be glad you did.
Montanita is an awesome place with friendly people. This is a little piece of heaven hidden away. The hotels are small but with a charm that will make you wish you could stay there forever. I'm currently stuck in Japan but hoping to make it back again this December.
Montanita is an insane South America experience. Good times from the moment we arrived. We had to escape in the night, or else we'd still be there. Go to Kalama for the crazy full moon parties, and ignore the puffed out wanna-be surfers who cruise the beach but never actually hit the waves. We stayed at the Promised Land, which was an adventure in itself. Don't miss the bonfires, and grow to love Manu Chau.
Montanita has the best vibe ever. You must go there -- if you don't, you don't know what you're missing.
So much fun, the place is such a pleasure trap! You get there and you immediately feel the vibe I could stay here awhile. I went back 3 times while traveling through South America. Have to get some waves at the point and come in and get a fresh fruit smoothie at Hostal Tierra del Promitida. Te extrano Montanita!!!
Montanita … Montañita sucks -- it's like surfing in a lake.
Montanita … Montañita is an incredible place and the beach at night is very crazy. You have to come and watch and feel for yourself.
Montanita … GREATTTTT! I am in love with Montañita's waves that place is not far from paradise. Hope to see you next year for another round of CURINCHO after the sunset surfing.
What a wonderful escape from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Guayaquil where I was going to school. If I didnt have so many obligations at home I would still be beach side learning how to surf and meeting amazing people from all walks of life. Ah Montanita.
Montanita … Montañita is a pile of crap, full of lazy hippies listening to reggae music ad-nauseum and I've even heard there are DRUGS available there. Avoid it like the plague.
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