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Re: 7 Days in Ecuador

by Sillyb 28 May 2012

You might want to rethink Montañita which is quite a long way South. The weather at the beach gets cloudy at the end of May and worsens…
RE: Ecuador August 17-26 Please Help w/Itinenrary

by Pigletinoz 23 May 2012

I travelled in Ecuador for 3 months (left a month ago) and never had a problem. Buses literally leave every terminal for most destinations…
RE: Montanita surf & weather in mid-August

by rhythmbug 24 January 2012

Dry season on the Ecuadorian coast is from June to December, but yes gurúa is prominent during this period which creates a misty blanket…
Re: POSITIVE experience in Ecuador

by Frozzy 24 January 2012

I also loved Ecuador. I stayed for 90 exactly in Ecuador and had a wonderful time. Met nice Ecuadorian people and interesting tourists.…
Re: Have you had to decide between Peru or Ecuador?

by ban_janti 01 November 2011

>Price level is more or less like in SEA if that's where you've travelled recently. That means cheap. Bullshit. I ask you again: WHEN…
RE: From Trujillo to Ecuador??

by IncaKola 12 October 2011

[CIFA Internacional|http://www.cifainternacional.com/] , which is cheaper than Ormeño & Cruz del Sur or any other Peruvian company, has…
Re: 13 days in Ecuador...need itinerary help!

by studibu 30 September 2011

October is not the best time for the coast, it´s quite cloudy, often with cool winds, so I would cut some days there. Montañita isn´t…
Re: Baños - Riobamba - Guayaquil - Montañita bus in 1 day?

by pameff 26 July 2011

If you don't catch the 16:30 direct bus from Guayaquil to Montañita you can take a bus from Guayaquil to Salinas, leaving the bus at La…
Re: Ecuadorian coast in Dec?

by surinder 05 July 2011

Hi, Beaches are great you crazy people!!!!!! My wife's Ecuadorian and not impressed! However best beaches are in the north. December…
Re: Ecuadorian coast in Dec?

by Sillyb 04 July 2011

The beach is hot and sunny in December, if you are a real beach person you'll enjoy it, but there is so much else more unique to see in…
Re: Guayaquil to montanita

by pameff 11 May 2011

If you arrive at Guayaquil in the evening i recomend you to stay in a hotel near the airport and travel the next day by bus to Montañita…
Re: montanita, ecuador

by giamarin 10 May 2011

Hi Maga! The weather in Montanita in June is nice, a little bite cold but still sunny. I would recommend you some Hostels in front of…
RE: Surf, Spanish, Montanita and Peru

by dennistourguide 19 October 2010

Punta Carnero is so far the best beach for real surfing in Ecuador. Ayangue is good for surfing I heard, but had not seen it. Montañita…
RE: Ecuador suggestions

by ForumNotifier 11 October 2010

Montanita is known as the surfers' beach, but I actually preferred Canoa both for its waves and atmosphere. Luckily, they are only a…
Re: Montenita queries

by octopuspaul 15 July 2010

Take a bus to Guayaquil and then take a direct bus to Montanita with Libertad Peninsular $5.50 and 2.5 hours ride. If you cannot get…
Re: Montañita, Ecuador, Accomodation Over New Year

by elm427 10 November 2009

Maybe try La Barranca --its a pleasant place to stay and is close to the surf. Casa del Sol and Cabañas Arena Guadua also offer great…
Montañita, Ecuador, Accomodation Over New Year

by thewood100 10 November 2009

Hello world, Myself and 3 friends are traveling to Ecuador from London to go surfing on December 28th 2009. We are having trouble cont…
RE: Love Ecuador! And a Warning...

by sylviatrivino 11 August 2009

Hi! That was my second time surfing so I didnt know much about surf boards. The thing is that the board had the two fins on the sides…
RE: Montanita Spanish School - Any references?

by sylviatrivino 26 July 2009

A great place to study Spanish, learn to surf AND have a great time is Montañita. Dont go to the Spanish school though, it is over priced…
Re: Beach Ideas?!?!

by ecuador09 23 June 2009

I must say Ecuador has really nice beaches to go, relax and have a good time. I you would like a place to relax during the day and party…
Re: Surfing around Guayaquil (Playas or Salinas)

by IncaKola 24 March 2009

Thanks bibi for answering. I was considering Montañita as well but I think it's a bit too difficult to get there from Guayaquil and back.…
RE: Montanita - Vale la pena?? (Worth it?)

by funky_jazz 20 January 2009

Personally I skipped Montañita as all I ever heard about it was that it was a big party destination with a lot of apparent drug use going…
Tips for traveling alone?

by laurinsa 19 July 2008

Hey all, In about a week I'll be heading from a study abroad in Chile to Ecuador for a sort of 12-day-no-plans-let's-see-what-happens…
RE: Surfing in Peru

by IncaKola 26 March 2008

Hi Sharon, My son has been taking surfing lessons in Máncora for two years now and really enjoyed the surfing. When you will be in Peru…
Montañita, Ecuador - Avoid Hostal Tsunami

by lawinshi 12 February 2008

I stayed in Montañita last night at Hostal Tsunami and it was a really horrible experience. I would recommend all other travelers avoid…