We got STUCK HERE - Ecuador's restrictions changed

We left Quito to escape the rain and cold weather. Expecting to stay a couple of days, we ended up stuck in Mompiche, a small fishing village on the north coast of Ecuador. So now we're living here!
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Hi! We are Eric and Sarah, a couple of Canadians currently travelling around Ecuador. We’ve been married since 2017 but have known each other since we were only 6 years old! During our last year of university, we spent 4 months in Honduras on a semester abroad and fell in love with Latin America. Since then, we began planning and saving to do an extensive Latin America tour. 2020 delayed those plans by half a year but during this time stuck in BC, we explored a new hobby (like everyone in the pandemic) of videography and photography. We are now using our new skills to document our adventures around Ecuador. Our desire through these videos is to provide helpful and inspiring content for other travelers while also showing people around the world how beautiful and underrated Ecuador truly is! Thanks for following along and please leave a comment to say hi!
FILMED APRIL 2021
Mompiche, Ecuador
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[@danrobrish3664]

More kitties, please.

[@EricandSarah]

Consider it done!

[@biancadurso3400]

Humble, that’s how you can describe the people in Mompiche and all around Ecuador, that’s my Zen country, love your video!!!

[@EricandSarah]

Totally! Such a great place to be stuck haha thanks for watching! :)

[@tomhowerton2058]

I’m ready. You guys do great videos. Thanks for sharing Ecuador.

[@EricandSarah]

Thank you!! Really appreciate it :)

[@PlanFree]

Thanks for sharing this video, we appreciate the effort!

[@jillianswaine4298]

Well done 🏄🏼‍♀️ 🏄‍♂️! Loved you discussing the people- pausing to watch a sunset, coming out to surf on low tides, etc. awesome to hear that despite tourists, the community remains friendly and supportive 💕

[@EricandSarah]

Thanks Jillian! The people are always what make a place good or bad! Thanks for watching 😀

[@danielsagepoetry]

Nice! I might try to come check it out...in salango now, road tripping this next month all around Ecuador

[@EricandSarah]

You definitely should! Would recommend staying a week or more to get a good feel for the rhythm for sure. It’s a bit out of the way, but it’s definitely worth it!

[@tomcorridan5236]

I ENJOY your free spirit..just awesome

[@EricandSarah]

Thank you so much! It really means a lot to us. We try to keep it light :)

[@k_and_m8745]

Some really nice footage, thank you for sharing. We are moving to a town close to where you are now and we look forward to frequent visits to the coast.

[@EricandSarah]

Thank you! :) What town are you guys moving too? The coast of Ecuador is amazing... you will love it!

[@joshuaellis1381]

Another great video, thank you! My wife and I are also looking for a town near a beautiful coastal town like this. If you don’t mind me asking which one are you honed in on?

[@richardgraham7412]

Thanks for the beautiful video guys! I have been to Ecuador several times starting in th year 2002, we plan to retire there. I only regret not going there sooner when I was younger so I could adventure such as you two are doing. I do have the advantage of my wife being from there, we have a house in Sangolqui valles los chillas, 40 minutes from Quito. Beautiful place, to many inlaws!

[@andreavanderwel3573]

Looks incredible you guys!! Love all your drone shots. Really gives a great idea of where you’re staying and what the area looks like. Maverick definitely enjoyed it too - my little viewing buddy.

[@EricandSarah]

Thanks Andrea! It’s been amazing being able to see these places from the sky. Totally different perspective. Glad Maverick is following along too!

[@noahkadre]

Awesome! One of my all time most favorite KZbin videos🙏✨. I was already interested in going there, and even more so now. Thanks for the real, thoughtfulness put into this and the great drone and water shots. Happy Journeys🌞🌛🌎🌈

[@EricandSarah]

Wow thank you so much! That really means a lot to us. Thanks for watching!

[@douglasvoncannon2896]

Brand new to Ecuador. Living in Manta. Your positivity is infectious. Keep up the gteat work.

[@EricandSarah]

Welcome to Ecuador!! And thank you so much. We love exploring and making videos so we’re glad it shows :)

[@gabrielacarleial]

This video was so lovely to watch. I loved the way you showed us about town and your thoughts on the whole experience. I can’t wait to visit! Keep up the great videos!!

[@EricandSarah]

Thank you so much for the feedback! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@ecuadorexpat8558]

@The Boms away nothing better than to get stuck in beautiful Ecuador .. Greetings from rainy cold Cuenca

[@Weekend_Adventures]

Love your video and the clips you use. Very fun to watch and explore Ecuador with you guys

[@EricandSarah]

Thanks guys! Definitely having a lot of fun capturing our travels :)

[@DavidPerez-hg9sy]

Ecuador has that best tropical flower

[@garyji]

Really useful info. Sounds like a good place for a short vacation, but not a good fit for us to move to. Nice vibe, you two.

[@EricandSarah]

Hey thanks! This was so long ago! Haha but Mompiche definitely has a place in our hearts. Would definitely be worth a visit!

[@sarahbreukelman7325]

Woww!! What an adventure! So beautiful there!! Lovingg the content 🤩

[@EricandSarah]

Thanks Sarah! Glad you’re following along!! :)

[@rickbomhof9437]

Great video! Definitely seems like you getting into the swing of things and Mompiche looks and sounds amazing. It’d be great if you could go into some of the hostels to show what they are like. Great to travel along with you! Love the scenery too!

[@EricandSarah]

Thanks! That’s a great idea. Maybe we’ll look into doing that either here or the next place we go! Glad you enjoyed it! It’s beautiful here.

[@juliebabin]

I’m going soon I can’t wait to discover it ❤

[@EricandSarah]

Oh amazing! We still miss it to today. Hope it hasn’t changed too much 😊

[@64maruca]

Mompiche looks amazing! Thank you for taking us along

[@EricandSarah]

Thanks for watching! It's such a beautiful place and we love it here!

[@TheNewNow]

fun video thanks for making lived in Van long time now in Japan Considering South America cheers Lorenzo

[@EricandSarah]

That's awesome! We've met several people who are living in their vans down here!

[@mceagle328]

Wow i wanna go if just for the learning of surfing!! Thanks so much guys. Just watching your video's has made my day bright

[@juandurango6867]

It looks like you guys are having a amazing time. It is an opportunity to explore a simple town without rushing.

[@EricandSarah]

It has been such a great opportunity! It will be hard to leave.

[@JimmyDew_]

It looks like you got stuck in a great place. From the Coast to the Highlands and the Amazon, all you need is Ecuador. 😃

[@EricandSarah]

We definitely weren't upset about it! :) Everywhere in Ecuador is amazing!

[@JF-vo3ck]

Thank you so much. Hoping to relocate to Ecuador within the year. Your videos are so helpful. Adding places to my go to list!!

[@EricandSarah]

Glad we could give you some good info! Thanks so much for watching! :)

[@gracecross7216]

My favorite part was seeing your faces when restrictions changed your plans...to the end of the video when you couldn’t stop smiling! I loved the surfing, already you guys are so tan! This was a happy video. I really enjoyed watching your spirits grow, and appreciation of your surroundings and people. Cheer! ☀️ 🏄‍♂️ 🏄‍♀️

[@EricandSarah]

Thank you so much! This means a lot to us. What a wild time for everyone. Happy that you’re following along :)

[@shangri-lavilcabambareales5853]

If you have to be stuck somewhere it might as well be here in Ecuador!

[@EricandSarah]

Couldn't agree more!!

[@resetrequest]

OK. Finally after getting back to the Los Angeles (culture shock,) for a while now, I can finally say - I've been to Mompiche. Yes. I went. I've seen met the old lady peeling onions. The little markets. Bamboo hotels. The beach. The surf shop. The kitty in the window. Monkey forest cove. So many things to say but : OMG. What the .... Is what you say when you first get there. Walking through the muddy little roads. | Then. After staying there for a bit and it's time to leave you are saying: Ahhh... Why am I leaving again?? hahahaha. :-) -- That. Explains Mompiche.

[@CherylAnnRose]

Thinking might be a place for me to retire. That’s why I’m checking your video out. TY

[@jeannethponce2507]

bienvenidos

[@EricandSarah]

Gracias!

[@hackeandoeltoc]

loved this videooo

[@DaCunhaCoartstudio]

Great video... Thanks!

[@EricandSarah]

Thanks for watching!

[@KatandDogs]

Oh, the curfew sounds super annoying. It's really a great routine to watch the sunset!

[@EricandSarah]

Yes it does complicate things. It seems as though Mompiche is a little more relaxed as far as curfews go. But things change everyday here. Thanks for watching!!

[@wonderselina9497]

Wow love you this place! ❤️👍

[@DavidPerez-hg9sy]

U guys should have more subscribers. Great content and great video quality

[@EricandSarah]

Awe thanks! 🥰

[@dougmoench9233]

Great video. I’ll put Mompiche on my list for my next visit to magical Ecuador.

[@EricandSarah]

It’s definitely a unique place to go if you have time :)

[@asdrubalvivanco2301]

You got stuck at an amazing place. I'll be waiting for your next video.

[@EricandSarah]

Thank you so much for watching our videos! So great to have you following along with us :)

[@djkaerel]

Great video! Grtz from the Netherlands (Tirza, Lydia and Peter)

[@EricandSarah]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!!

[@gladizguerrero9996]

Very nice

[@javiervasquez5088]

God bless you guys,..not everyone will enjoy the things you're doing in Ecuador, only people with very open mind that loves the outdoors activities, and love for nature, can do the things you guys are doing 👍👍

[@EricandSarah]

☺️ we love nature and adventures!!

[@stevebbuk]

@@EricandSarah But sometimes you have to take stock of your life and not always live for the moment. A part of you knows that you're not stuck in that location or country long-term, which may make a difference in your evaluation.

[@marpasarisa]

awwwww amazing! love it! :)

[@EricandSarah]

Thanks Mariana! Glad you liked it! I hope we captured this little town well :)

[@goxsha791]

Great sunset! Great video! Where did yall learn to surf? Awesome to 🤙

[@EricandSarah]

We had surfed a couple random times before but really only learned in Mompiche! It’s a great place to practice!

[@sirgalahad1470]

Wow, you guys are definitely way up North. I watch Amelia and JP, they are in Olon. And there is another couple that are KZbinrs that were in Montanita. I think it gets warmer and dryer as you move South. Excited to watch your journey in Ecuador. I want to retire there someday. Awesome video.

[@EricandSarah]

Thanks for watching! It definitely gets dryer down south. The rain here is quite refreshing though! Ecuador is such an amazing country and I’m glad you’re following along. I hope we can show even a little bit about what it’s like to live here :)

[@aylex1974]

Fun couple like is supposed to be

[@canadiancinderelly3518]

We're debating between Mexico and Ecuador to relocate to :)

[@aimzee]

More kittens and sunsets please

[@EricandSarah]

You got it! :)

[@tourguideecuador2764]

Hey guys the curfew is ONLY on Weekends , weekdays are just "normal"

[@EricandSarah]

Thanks for clarifying. At the time of this video, there was a lot more talk about nightly curfews from 8pm-5. But yes, now it is only weekends that we must stay home. Thanks for watching!

[@williammoscoso1933]

🇪🇨👍

[@benxamin13]

How was the weather like doing your month stay... Were the nights nice and warm?

[@Quentin14440]

Hi ! First thank you for sharing, I would like to know if it's possible to have the name of the place you were staying in Mompiche for one month pls ? In fact, I'm planning to stay in this region for a long time and hotel are too expensive for a long time rest Good luck & enjoy !

[@caumack7778]

If heard Olen and Montansas down south has better surf.

[@EricandSarah]

Yes those are definitely better for the advanced surfers. But Mompiche is great for people who are learning because of the long leftward break! Lots of easy waves to catch at La Punta!

[@anthony.m.morgan]

where did you guys stay there? looks beautiful! we would love to visit. thanks in advance :)

[@akams3]

Awesome videos u guys... Btw, is it true that you can't flush toilet paper but have to use a separate bin after use in Ecuador?

[@EricandSarah]

Thanks so much Andrew! And yes this is true. But you get used to it very quickly!

[@JimmyDew_]

So true.

[@CherylAnnRose]

Disappointing Ecuador succumbed to the C restrictions.

[@Flynnworx007]

Can you explain more about the food poisoning?

[@EricandSarah]

Yeah, it was just a random sandwich that Sarah had eaten. Only happened once!

[@walterdavies6434]

how can i get there from manta? expensive taxi?

[@travelbuddy6056]

Hi, you said there is no ATM. If you were stuck there, how did you deal with the cash situation? Or did you just end up having brought enough cash for the month? How much cash did you need to last the month there?

[@EricandSarah]

Heyyy. So in Mompiche, there is no ATM. Eric had to drive 2 hours to Atacames to get money out. You can definitely last with about $500 in a month, but remember it's also difficult to break $20 bills, even a $5 bill sometimes hahah Just be patient and try your best to make it work. Hope this helps.

[@travelbuddy6056]

@@EricandSarah Great, thank you!

[@cecycheverria5690]

Hi, quiero conocerles! I’m in Quito now! Please let me know! Thanks

[@waggsish]

Was there for a week... Montezuma's revenge, ants, bugs, dog shit in the streets, made me long for Quito.

[@walterdavies6434]

now thats a 420 trip

[@Crazycosmichild]

8:09 if u want some places let stay at night camping by 5 bucks with wifi and shard cooking in montañita

[@Crazycosmichild]

to near to muisne u must to try muisne beach and food