About Montañita
Montañita is a small town on the Pacific coast of Ecuador, in the province of Santa Elena, known both for surfing and for its nightlife. The main wave, usually called La Punta, breaks around the rocky point at the northern end of town and runs to the right as a surfer rides it towards the shore, while the beach in front of town has gentler waves that are often used for lessons. Surf reaches this coast through much of the year, and the biggest waves usually arrive between December and April, when swells come from the north. The town is compact, with surf schools, hostels and cafés along a few streets, and it has hosted international surfing events. The point is generally regarded as suited to surfers with some experience, because the wave breaks near rocks.
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