| About Montanita, Ecuador |
So much to see and do!Montañita is a funky cool place with excellent surfing and a charming atmosphere. The town has grown constantly over the last few years and is now THE place to hang out on the coast. Although it’s still small it is a booming beachside retreat attracting both international travelers as well as an alternative Ecuadorian crowd. The atmosphere makes it a great place to learn Spanish on the beach in Ecuador, meet other travelers and practice and perfect your Spanish with the local community. Pavement culture thrives in Montañita village and the two main roads are lined with outdoor cafes, cocktail venders and artisans. Experience the uniqueness! The food is delicious and cheap – whether you taste the arepas, choclos and ceviche from the street venders or sitting down at restaurants with the best chefs in Ecuador. There is a great selection of pancakes and tropical fruit for breakfast and fantastic fresh seafood for the rest of the day. But ... if you want to try some new things there is still a lot more to do! Why not try surfing? Montañita is the best location in Ecuador and holds many international competitions. Or perhaps you would like to scuba dive? With many local dive sites and the famous Isla Del Plata not far away, the diving is also world class. We mention Isla Del Plata for a good reason. Almost all the guide books call it the ‘Poor Man’s Galapagos’ and this is exactly what it is – rich with wild life at a fraction of the cost! Then there is Agua Blanca, an extremely important and interesting archaeological site with an interesting history of the Pre-Colombian Era. Playa Frailes is known as the most beautiful beach in Ecuador, and perhaps on the planet! But this coastline stretches on forever! There are dozens of stunning beaches close by to walk, swim or ride horses! Puerto Lopez is a great traditional fishing port and is world famous for its whale watching. The activities are endless. Hopefully you’ll have enough time to see it all!   |
Montanita Spanish school voted by the Language Industry as one of the top 5 Spanish schools worldwide (STAR awards 2009)