Montañita: the vibe
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The verdict
Mixed · 57Thin, mostly video-praise evidence, but past visitors describe a relaxed surf-and-beach town with a polarizing party scene and some animal and litter concerns.
- relaxed beach vibe
- surfing
- repeat visitors who loved it
- affordable nightlife
- dog poop on beach
- injured stray animals
- party scene divides visitors
- little remote-work info
- Relaxed surf town that repeat visitors enjoy.
- Party reputation draws strong love-or-hate reactions.
- Nearby Olón is recommended for a quieter stay.
- Visitors worry about stray dog welfare and beach cleanliness.
- Little discussion of internet, cost of living, or remote work.
Read from 8 videos, 39 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-07; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
What's the deal with Montanita Ecuador? | Ecuador Travel Video
Eric and Sarah · 44K views · 2021
What viewers said
“I never thought I'd see a Canadian in Ecuador wearing a Philadelphia Eagles shirt.”
♥ 25 likes
“Ecuador Tierra hermosa de latinoamericana”
♥ 18 likes
“Great video, thx :) I spent a month in Montanita in 1997. Back then it was a chilled place for locals, travellers and surfers. The nearest ATM was a bus ride to Salinas. We lived in the shell of a newly constructed farmhouse near where the ”
♥ 7 likes
“A qui yo humildemente con mi español alguien mas..”
♥ 12 likes
“I've been there twice and I loved it. Thanks for posting...”
♥ 10 likes
“$30 for a club in South America 🤯 that’s crazy! Not even that expensive in Europe!”
♥ 2 likes
“When you said "past our bed time" we laughed, because we say that all the time, haha!”
♥ 1 likes
“An ecuadorian viewer here best of luck guys ❤️❤️”
♥ 2 likes
“I love Montanita! I'm glad you both also enjoyed. In case you ever want to go somewhere a little more chill/relaxing, you can also visit Olon, which is a little north of Montanita. You'll feel the contrast immediately. Another popular beach”
♥ 4 likes
“We went through Montanita a few times on the way to/from Olon. Looks like a fun place!”
♥ 8 likes
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