Cocktail Alley district

Montañita, Ecuador

Fills with revellers at sunset, drawn by Montañita's reputation for fiestas.

Places in Cocktail Alley district

Montañita food and craft stalls The centre of town has food and craft stalls bursting with Ecuador's best produce.
Cocktail Alley Fills with revellers at sunset, drawn by Montañita's reputation for fiestas.

Best time to visit: December to April offers the warmest water and most consistent surf conditions.
Getting around: The village centre and beachfront cluster hostels, restaurants, and Cocktail Alley, with the main beach ideal for beginners and 'La Punta' to the north offering challenging breaks for experienced surfers.
Currency: US Dollar ($)
Language: Spanish. English is common in surf tourism.
Timezone: ECT (UTC-5)
Current trends: Montañita's hospitality scene continues to embrace its hippie-surf identity, with Hidden House Hostel's $5 dorms and surf lessons and Cocktail Alley's fiesta reputation reflecting a village built entirely around its consistent year-round waves, while day trips to Isla de la Plata's blue-footed boobies extend the appeal beyond the beach itself.

Main beach — Offers gentler waves perfect for beginner surfers.
La Punta — The northern point delivering challenging breaks for experienced surfers.