Montanita has long been a popular surf spot.

In recent years, it has undergone a construction boom as Ecuadorians and expats hope to get in on the increasing number of tourists visiting this small Pacific pueblo.

Every weekend, vacationing Ecuadorians (especially those from nearby Guayaquil), flood town to visit the beach, surf, and enjoy the raucous nightlife.

Drug laws are loosely enforced, and it’s common to see or smell marijuana being smoked (or consumed in the form of “happy” brownies) on the streets.

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