Montanita

Montanita is a surfer beach town in South West Ecuador. It's got a party vibe and lots of loud discos. We wanted to spend the rest of our beach time in nearby Olon, but couldn't find a place for more than 10 days. So we booked 3 days here in a nice place on the quieter side of the beach. It was actually pretty nice and not too loud. There's lots of international restaurants and the backpacker set. We had a balcony with table, chairs and hammock right on the ocean. That was a nice splurge. Other than beachcombing, reading, and watching sunsets, there wasn't much left to do except enjoy the food and a few cervezas.

Next stop is Olon, just north of town and around a rocky outcrop known as the "point" to the surfers.Read more