I am traveling to Ecuador the end of July and part of August. Basically just looking for anyone with info about the area, what to expect…ect.
Some do’s and dont’s if you are familiar with the montanita or guayaquil area would be rad! If by chance there are any surfers living or traveling around there during that time give me a shout. I am traveling solo, and mainly concerned about getting my boards lifted. Anyone with info about rental cars (4x4) would be greatly appreciated. I saw some sites advertising some astranomical prices for a rental. Its who you know, and I know swaylocks! So hook it up! haha
Richard at www.galapagosurf.net is the most stoked and generous surfer you will encounter in ecuador. Hit him up for some info, and if you feel like spending a little dough (probably $1000 for week), let him take you surfing in his 4x4, all meals/lodging included. We went with him and got some of the best surfing of my life.
If there’s a south swell, the Playas area has about a dozen right points packed into a 8-mile stretch of coastline. I’d avoid montanita. It was the only place I saw in all of Ecuador that had a crowded lineup, two dozen people on a knee-high day. Full of backpackers trying anything they can to hold on for a couple more weeks. We spent like two hours there out of 21 days in ecuador.
Have fun, ecuador is AWESOME. Just don’t tell anyone about it.
Thanks for the info! I appreciate that a lot. I was weary about Montanita for the exact same reason! haha but I figure up or down the coast a few miles there ought to be some nice breakers. I plan to visit the country specifically for minimal crowds haha. I will give a shout to that guy you mention. Thanks again
