Dirk T

Great kite spot, great instructor, excellent equipment Santa Marianita is a fantastic kitespot, with a long sandy beach between two points. The side-onshore, flat water conditions in the bay are great for learning, freestyle and foiling, with the shorebreak providing great kickers for jumping opportunities. It's also... read more an excellent wave kiting spot, with two or three different breaks at the point and world-class surfing spot San Mateo just downwind when conditions are right. From June to October, you can kite with humpback whales as they migrate North to mate and give birth to their calves. There are lots of other activities to do either in or near Santa Marianita, like surfing, SUPing, windsurfing, paragliding, deep sea fishing, hiking, biking, golfing and more. Also, if you want to go out at night, Ecuablue is a local bar under a huge thatched roof with great burgers, wings, pizza and music. Manta, the largest town nearby, is just 20 minutes away and has more to offer if you are looking for the city-life: restaurants, bars, discos, cinemas, etc.

Kite Ecuador is one of the best kite schools I have seen. Javier, the owner, aside from being very patient and methodical, has developed an innovative teaching methodology that produces superb results. The equipment for lessons and rental is brand new North gear.

Finally, prices here for everything from kite lessons to food and lodging are very reasonable so all in all, I truly recommend this kite spot and Kite Ecuador for a kiteboarding holiday and for learning to kitesurf. read less  - 12/04/18

Adrienne Vincelette

Fantastic school! Instructor was amazingly helpful and friendly. I would love to return!  - 02/06/18

Daniela W

Best place to kite in ecuador I stayed twice at javiers place the first time to learn how to kite in the waves (i learned it on flat water) while my friend did the full classes to learn kite, and the second time just to refresh... read more and rent equipement - javier is an awesome person- he‘s a really good teacher and a nice and helpful person! He teach you with calm and patience! Also the guys who work with him. Also we could sleep at his house and use his kitchen - feel like home! It’s right on the beach and near to his house also are a few bars & restaurants. We had a great time with javier and for sure i wanna come back! Thank you!! read less  - 07/05/18

Mihai Gherman

I can only recommend Kite Ecuador, Javier and his team! Has always the latest gear and is very dedicated to the students. Great place to learn, to hang around and also a endless beach just for you.  - 17/12/18

seschroetter

Great guy, great location, great wind! Javier is a tremendous instructor. It was a pleasure to learn with him, and while the wind was not enough during a morning he even gave me a free lesson for self-rescue. I enjoyed it very much and would definitely... read more recommend him to anyone. Looking forward to go again one day. read less  - 09/05/18

Wout D'hondt

Javie is an incredible teacher and friend. Spent 3 weeks kiting with him couldn't have asked for a better teacher 😃 beautiful place, great equipment, strong winds and good vibes!

😄  - 05/05/18

Judith Quist

Great school to learn kite surfing! Both Javier and Mike are great teachers, they are very patient and kind and they make a great effort to make every client feel comfortable. Would definitely recommend to learn kite surfing at this school!  - 30/05/18

Johanna Lizbeth

Mi estadía en Santa Marianita fue genial y eso se lo debo al excelente servicio que oferta Javier Negrete y su equipo de trabajo. Totalmente recomendado.

Gracias por el profesionalismo, paciencia, calidad humana y soporte que me brindaron en el proceso... read more de aprender Kitesurf. read less  - 12/05/18

Juan Kush

excelente atención, excelentes equipos, ambiente muy agradable. personal muy profesional, super recomendado.  - 27/02/19

Lukas Mueller

Top Kitesurf Schule! Ich habe einen 4 Std Kurs bei Javier und Mike belegt und am Ende konnte ich selber fahren! Die beiden geben wirklich super Unterricht – sowohl auf Spanisch als auch Englisch – und man lernt sehr viel.... read more Besonders Wert wird auf den sicheren Umgang mit dem Kite und im Wasser gelegt.

Die Atmosphaere in der Schule ist super entspannt und nach einem Tag kiten sitzen alle noch zusammen und geniessen den Sonnenuntergang. Das genutzte Equipment ist von North und nur das allerneuste.

Alles in allem eine runde Sache und sicher anzuraten. read less  - 29/06/18

Mbezaire

Great lessons in a beautiful beach town Learning to Kite was an amazing experience and one of the coolest sports I have learned. Javier is a great instructor with great gear, the town is quiet with lots of beach to learn on with great wind.

Highly recommend  - 07/04/18

Francisco T

Kite Ecuador is the best place to learn Kitesurfing - Javier, the instructor is amazing The place is on Santa Marianita, Kite - Ecuador location is near everything, restaurants, hotels, etc.

Javier the instructor and owner of the business has a lot of experience and the best equipment to learn fast and safe.

This Kite... read more School has been in Santa Marianita for years and has graduated hundreds if not more of students with the IKO licence.

What impressed me the most, is the service Javier offers, nice prices, great equipment, amazing kitesurfing clases and is always helping students with their accommodations and touring around the place.

The best place to learn Kite Surf in Ecuador. read less  - 23/04/18

Steve Delony

My last day here at Kite Ecuador after nine days and have had the best time. Javier & the crew at Kite Ecuador are super friendly & welcoming on top of being great instructors to advance your riding whether... read more you are learning or experienced. Always ready to help, give some advice or just fun to hang out with. I'm coming back real soon !! read less  - 11/07/18

Matias Matute

Excelente escuela de kitesurf

Excelente escuela se las recomiendo tienen instructores muy capacitados y varios equipos nuevos 2018 que siempre están a disposición para que puedas aprender de la mejor manera y Javier es una excelente persona habla muy bien inglés... read more y siempre está atento de todos los clientes de que estén a gustos y siempre apoya a todos por ejemplo a mi yo terminé mi curso de kite pero el me siguió dando consejos y enseñando nuevas cosas excelente instructor y almenos yo estoy muy agradecido con Javier, Santa Mariánita es una playa súper chevere con restaurantes, bares, hoteles y el mar es tranquilo y se pueden practicar varios deportes se los recomiendo mucho si estás planeando que hacer en tus vacaciones ya sabes a donde ir. read less  - 07/05/18

Michael Bezaire

Learning to KitesKite surf is one of the coolest sports I have ever learned and Javier is an amazing teacher that will turn you into a competent Kiter (I can't express how important it is to learn this sport correctly)... read more and get you into new levels of adrenaline. The equipment is new and the location is amazing. If you want to learn from the experts then come see Javier at Kite Ecuador and experience the power of the wind. read less  - 24/03/18