What's the deal with Montanita Ecuador? | Ecuador Travel Video

[@EricandSarah]

Thanks for watching! Visiting Montanita was quite the experience. We hope you enjoyed the video... but more importantly... who had the best dance moves? Eric or Sarah? 😆

[@DayanaNYC]

Sarah of course!!

[@gio77769]

I liked them and I subscribed, thanks for visiting my country greetings from a Guayaquileño in Florida Usa 🇺🇸, what country are you from?

[@boludoescoces]

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 river meets the beach, complete with mosquitoes and fleas and mice, for $2 a night. The beaches were empty during the week and the biggest nightlife was only a few bars (one had a little dance floor), or a fire on the beach with a pop-up bar and a guitar. Ciggies were $0.50 a pack, a bottle of rum was $2, and the caipirinhas were explosive. Perhaps the happiest month of my life! Skinny dipping under the moon and stars... good times, good people.

[@StevenBur]

I've been there twice and I loved it. Thanks for posting...

[@EricandSarah]

Thanks for watching! ☺️

[@marjoriearana2636]

Ecuador Tierra hermosa de latinoamericana

[@danrobrish3664]

I never thought I'd see a Canadian in Ecuador wearing a Philadelphia Eagles shirt.

[@EricandSarah]

Haha it’s actually not. Eagles were our university mascot so that’s the sweater Sarah is wearing :)

[@elbuitres1]

😂😂🤣🤣

[@Lobsterboy300]

I saw people from all over the world in montanita. It’s seriously so fun.

[@Moguiman]

We went through Montanita a few times on the way to/from Olon. Looks like a fun place!

[@EricandSarah]

It was a fun place! We wish we had time to explore Olon as well.

[@jahbootymon]

Wonderful video! I'm a Yukoner who has an amazing ecolodge in Salento Colombia ... refugio puente explanacion. Just arrived in in Ecuador this morning, in Las Tunas but heading to Montanita in a couple days. Thanks for the tips!

[@EricandSarah]

No way!! We were actually just in Salento last week (but we’ll share about that in a few weeks!). Love love loved it there! Enjoy Montañita 😄

[@Top.Mallorca]

So wonderful places and you both are amazing! Like from Palma de Mallorca 👍

[@EricandSarah]

Thank you! ☺️

[@davearaujo8883]

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 to visit is Salinas, which is a little further south. Right now in August is a good time to go whale watching from the coast of Salinas. Whales from the north and the south meet up in the middle (Ecuador's coastline) for mating season. If you ever visit Salinas, you should easily find any kind of boat agency that will give you a ride to go whale watching. Warning, this may tend to be a tourist trap, but it's worth it.

[@xaviercampos2699]

Omg this is my favorite beach. I hope back soon!

[@EricandSarah]

It’s a great place! :)

[@Maine_Focus]

Just a few miles north is the small community of Curia. We started our journey there and I am still in love with the beaches there. The beach is clean, expansive and not crowded.

[@EricandSarah]

That’s great! We never heard of Curia. Sounds like it could be a good option! Thanks for sharing :)

[@Maine_Focus]

@@EricandSarah it’s 1 1/2 miles north of the bridge on the north side of Olon. If you blink you’ll miss it. It’s just before San Jose, the new housing development.

[@PatientenO.T.]

Looks like year round spring break. Great video as always!

[@afvb82]

Wuuujuuu i'm the 3400 suscriber!!! Love your videos.

[@yagevarela8326]

Hey guys, we just found your page while looking for places to explore near Puerto Lopez and were just so happy with your great energy and contagious spirit! We are also traveling throughout Ecuador from Colorado, U.S., and currently making our way down the coast. We haven't made it to the Montanita area yet, but this video was a great intro for us. We subscribed after watching just two of your videos, great energy!

[@EricandSarah]

Wow thank you! Glad you found our channel and enjoy our videos! We LOVED the coast so enjoy your travels there ☺️

[@ayngelina]

Not a fan, some people call it the Las Vegas of Ecuador and I can see that. I prefer Canoa or places with a more low key vibe. For the same reason I don't like Mancora in Peru. But I did enjoy the video! I'm coming back in September and have been watching your adventures.

[@EricandSarah]

The town definitely has its own vibe! We understand how people can love and hate it :) We also loved Canoa! Thanks for watching!

[@Melissa-ve9mt]

An ecuadorian viewer here best of luck guys ❤️❤️

[@EricandSarah]

Thank you 🥰

[@wingerboy88]

I was there the last weekend.. and I had a blast.. the nighlife was amazing, Everybody dancing, drinking and having a good time.. I definitly have to come back soon.. great video guys!

[@EricandSarah]

Glad you had so much fun there! 😄

[@dmac5678]

did you feel safe there?

[@wingerboy88]

@@dmac5678 sure!

[@javierllangari3052]

A qui yo humildemente con mi español alguien mas..

[@lizarhiana4]

Cuál es la canción??

[@pattysaltos686]

😅😅

[@DavidRomero-ov3xg]

Thank you for sharing ! Great content, great quality, great video!!!

[@EricandSarah]

Thank you so much! We really appreciate it :)

[@PlanFree]

When you said "past our bed time" we laughed, because we say that all the time, haha!

[@AlexUAE]

Amaizing video, well done ❤❤❤ I love to travel as well 🌏🌎🌍🏖🏕🏜 very good channel, keep up the good work 😉😉😉

[@EricandSarah]

Thank you so much!

[@Autourdumonde1]

Amazing new video guys, South America is so great. Your travels are always super cool. Have a nice week end. 👍👍🚶😀

[@EricandSarah]

Thank you! SA is so cool! Hopefully we can explore a lot of it in the future :)

[@leonardoquito]

You guys awesome video editing, awesome views hopefully guys enjoyed. I’ll be there one day lol

[@EricandSarah]

Thanks!! :)

[@p__jay]

$30 for a club in South America 🤯 that’s crazy! Not even that expensive in Europe!

[@andrewkish3660]

I was there in 2003. It was awesome then to

[@yvonnehaley8]

Montanita is so good, but I need a quiet sleep so I always go to Manglaralto, 5mins walk.

[@EricandSarah]

Yes great idea! Many people stay there to enjoy the quiet :)

[@endlessjourney6149]

Great vids guys. Just sharing some encouragement.

[@EricandSarah]

Thanks! 😄

[@estelamino6356]

THANKS for sharing

[@EricandSarah]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikesanders3465]

We thought you were about to do the Elaine jerky dance for a minute there Sarah!:)

[@EricandSarah]

Hahaha I should’ve ;)

[@byronpachacama4540]

Están bakansísimos sus videos...!!!!

[@thekromekitty]

White Rock in BC has an AWESOME boardwalk❤️

[@EricandSarah]

Oh we love that boardwalk!! Haven’t been there since a storm destroyed the pier a couple years back though.

[@xavierleon7343]

I really love montañita congratulation beautiful the video is great and montañita is awesome keep it up like this guys😊😊😊😊

[@our4feettravelers760]

we love it there we just got back

[@EricandSarah]

Awesome! Thanks for watching :)

[@BOULDERGEEK]

Excellent. We are headed to Ecuador soon, for six months, looking at living options. No f'n way on Montanita. Opposite of our vibe. But, party on!

[@EricandSarah]

Haha definitely wouldn’t be our vibe for living either but the energy is pretty fun for a night 😄

[@henryle1940]

Nice video Sarah got move

[@sirgalahad1470]

I wonder if the people that "don't like" Montanita are older people. I would love to stroll through there one night and people watch, but I could probably be the dad of 90% of the people I saw in your video. So, living in that town is probably a young person's thing. I haven't been "out" past 1am in 20 years lol. That is DEFINITELY for the young people.

[@EricandSarah]

I think if we had stayed in the middle of town, we wouldn’t have liked it as much. It is a very loud place with lots of people passing through just to party their faces off. Nothing wrong with that, but it invites a certain negative mentality that isn’t necessarily mindful of the town or environment. To actually live in the area, we would choose Olon, Ballenita, or even Manglaralto. Still nearby, but a lot less busy - mas tranquilo, as they would say. Thanks for watching!!

[@yvonnehaley8]

Manglaralto is better, quieter and walking distance to montanita.

[@jackier.6036]

Jajajaja me hizo reír tu comentario

[@marlonrodriguez6533]

Oh Montanita how I miss you! Cheers from Long Island, NY.

[@ecuadorexpat8558]

I visited Montanita and we stayed at Casa del Sol at the point.. much calmer and just beautiful .. to live there.. probably not.. too many people

[@AnchoringHighFrequency]

Fun 😊

[@picassob3712]

I'm contemplating on going to Montanita for my bday next month. Better yet, it falls on a Saturday. However, I have no idea what the rules and restrictions are, such as mask mandates in clubs and bars, social distancing, etc. Also, the nightlife in this particular video didn't seem THAT crowded, other than what ya'll showed on the beach at 3 am. Any tips? Should I still head there, seeing as almost every Latin American country currently has strict curfew hours, limited nightlife...?

[@EricandSarah]

We will say that Montanita is generally very relaxed when it comes to restrictions - so far no restrictions right now in Montanita (or any being followed), but you should always follow the rules of where you are going. Or at the very least, do as the locals do. Hope this helps - Montanita is a very fun place!

[@scarlettquezada5494]

Saludos desde Ecuador Exelente video.

[@EricandSarah]

Gracias :)

[@soniaalvarez7947]

Awesome 👌🆒️🙌

[@EricandSarah]

Thanks! :)

[@lishysalinas4814]

hermosos

[@erikkrantz9898]

Let me know if you want contacts and suggestions on how to experience Cotacachi of the beaten track.

[@EricandSarah]

Thanks! We will definitely keep that in mind

[@yahunatan7263]

Nice

[@kathleenthornton3721]

I'm sorry we missed you. We live in Salinas.

[@pebueno1980]

Where is MaJo? ... I am glad you had a great time. Montañita is espectacular.

[@Leonard-lf7bc]

Nice place

[@EricandSarah]

Thanks! :)

[@shawnturner8565]

Walk south on the beach for 20 minutes and you will find my sweet town of Manglaralto. I different world from Montanita. Be sure to stop by the Ocaso Bar. The best bar in the area,

[@EricandSarah]

We’ve heard Manglaralto is lovely! Unfortunately, we’ve already moved inland so we’ll have to save visiting there for another time :)

[@matt.b.4971]

Hwy im Canadian too, from quebec, and i plan to go to Montanita in september, i speak spanish as well i speak french, i whould like to know some infos, like wich airport i have to land it, and how much can con a taxi from airporto to go to montanita , or better taking a bus, ??? are there ATM were we can witdram with depit card o credit card or l have to bring all that money with me..?? sorry for my broken english in french Quebec

[@EricandSarah]

Hi, if you want to specifically go to Montañita, you can fly to Guayaquil (or Manta with a transfer). You can bus or private transport. Buses are about $1/hr of bus ride. Taxis are more expensive. There are lots of ATMs in Montañita, but smaller towns around don’t always have ATMs so best to come with some cash!

[@SAHENAAZLOVESTOCOOK]

Nice vedio

[@EricandSarah]

Thanks!

[@emmanuelrendon132]

MONTAÑITA

[@diyproject2476]

Go to vilcabamba ecuador.

[@EricandSarah]

Hey thanks for watching! Vilcabamba is definitely on our list for the near future 🙂

[@gusmerizalde9941]

Enjoy my beautiful country. Question for both of you. which ceviche is better? the peruvian or the ecuadorian?

[@lizarhiana4]

Name song Of the 6:59 please! I love the video😍😊

[@kathyandthedogs626]

I noticed your drinks had ice in them. Do you ask if the ice is from purified water, or is it ok in most places? Just curious. Loved the video!

[@EricandSarah]

We don’t ask because we find purified water to be readily available so we just assume they’re using it (at least where we’ve been). Most locals drink purified water too so they’re usually conscious about it. We haven’t had any issues so far :)

@@alistairfreedom2456 I do know visitors may have upset stomachs when eating our food for the very first time(it doesn't happen to everybody).. then you, always get better and get used to our local food/seasoning.

[@AdamAdam-zg8jl]

Hi,you mentioned you stayed at sapa inka,is it town close by or a hostel?

[@EricandSarah]

It’s a hostel/Airbnb! Great place :)

[@donnaszemesi4200]

what about the comparison between sayulita and montanita? what are your thoughts?

[@EricandSarah]

Excellent question! Glad you found both those videos haha we find them quite different actually! Montanita is full party and very lively until the sun comes up. Sayulita is a little more laid back and trendy. There is still a lot of nightlife there but it’s not as widespread as in montanita. We also found Montanita more busy than Sayulita (even though S has gotten more busy as the years go on). Definitely worth checking out both, but if we had to choose, we like Sayulita better. I would be more inclined to say Ayampe Ecuador is a more accurate comparison to Sayulita based on trends, surf, and young people.

[@donnaszemesi4200]

@@EricandSarah I was not a fan of sayulita just because it was overcrowded and not what it used to be 10 years ago. Planning an Ecuador trip to see some beach locations there and Olon, Montanita and Ayampe are def on the list!

[@hacosta3563]

Hey Boms Away , I highly recommend you visit OLON just 5 mins up the road and stay at my sister in law's place named Rincon de Olon they have the same beautiful young spirit and passion in life, the owner's name is Chris and Shirley great couple just like you 2 ,,,see you in August guys !!!

[@EricandSarah]

Hi! Thanks for the recommendation but unfortunately we’ve already left the coast (our videos are bit behind what we’re up to). We were hoping to go to Olon but didn’t didn’t have time. Hopefully next time! :)

[@channathang243]

$20 to get in that is crazy cost expensive than here in Sydney Australia

[@MrMontiel]

I'll be there next week! Looks like a fun town. Probably dong some videos for my youtube as well. Question, that town will be the tail end of my trip, did it seem like there we're spots there to get a COVID test? I'll need one for my return to the U.S.

[@EricandSarah]

Honestly we weren’t looking for those while there so have no idea! You should join Ecuador Expats on fb and ask/search in there. People are usually very helpful with that.

[@MrMontiel]

@@EricandSarah Awesome! Thanks for the advice, will join that group. Enjoy your vids, I subbed 😊

[@truthexposed839]

Is there anywhere where homes are not so cluttered and on top of each other?

[@bigtinyhomeadventurebigtin5201]

How is the poutine there?

[@samuelsantos-hi5dg]

Alguien para ir a fines de marzo. Mntañita

[@mariucciaclementia1652]

👍🇪🇨

[@dianapillasagua7466]

The end was the best part. Be careful anyway.😓

[@EricandSarah]

We always are :)

[@kxish]

The Sheepdogs called and they need a fill in for their next photo shoot

[@andresgomezcoello9458]

Hey guys greetings from Cuenca how long you will be there

[@EricandSarah]

Hi! 👋 We’re actually in Cuenca right now :)

[@jimmypluto2183]

1st!

[@EricandSarah]

You win!

[@rorybellamy2533]

Boms away! are You two getting Younger? healthier ?

[@EricandSarah]

Haha probably! We are loving our life so that definitely helps :)

[@delilabuchanan6437]

Nice guys .. however the whistling music is super irritating maybe you could find other music?

[@molestosapelusa]

Todos sus videos son lindos excepto este. Uff reggaeton a todo volumen, ahora comprenden por qué hay un alto porcentaje de gente que odia Montañita.

[@Crazycosmichild]

2:46 this cause this the only beach in Ecuador that arrives 3000 o more people in weekends people go theere to get serius party days