As this trip to South America has been mostly in the summertime, and I've spent the last months at high altitude in the mountains, it was time to head to the beach for some fun in the sun. Can't pass up some surfing, relaxing vibes and yoga next to the Pacific.
I started in Montañita, a busy touristy town full of action. The beach was packed by the center, and less crowded the farther north you went. A wee bit of paradise with super soft sand and ready waves to ride. The nightlife was a main draw as well, with it feeling a bit like a beach party in the early evening, and then attempting to salsa in the salsatecas.
After a day of crowds, it was time to head north to the quiet beach town of Ayampe. Drastically different and perfect. I'd met 2 German friends from my Machu Pichu hike in Montañita and we found an awesome place to camp. Great views of the ocean, filled with jungle sounds and tropical trees. Pretty damn nice.
I relaxed a couple days, and had some great day trips. The first was to Los Frailes beach, known as Ecuadors most stunning beach. They have kept it pristine as part of a national park and search your bags when you enter, keeping trash out. Super clean on the beach with a feeling of untouched nature, apart from all the people there enjoying it as they should. Perfect hot day for swimming in the ocean, rinsing away the sweat and soaking up some good vibes with mother nature. Solid day out. A second day trip was to the Isla de la Plata, which was so awesome, it'll get a post of its own soon enough.
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