Montañita is party surf and more party. at least this is what its visitors think.
Llegamos al hostal Mamacucha buscando algo de paz y tranquilidad. Se encontraba algo apartado de la calle principal, donde los bares y discotecas dominaban el ambiente, así que pensamos que, al menos, algo dormiríamos en medio de tanto alboroto.
We arrived at Hostel Mamacucha looking for a bit of peace & quiet to be able to sleep properly. It was situated on the other side of the river, far away from the main streets where clubs and bars ruled the day and night.
Con Mamacucha, disfrutando de una de sus increíbles comidas
Colorado, en una de las reuniones de trabajo
Huesos, uno de los perros de la casa y fiel compañero de caminatas por el pueblo
Piedad, o como todos la llaman, Mamacucha, es una mujer de unos 70 años que regenta este hostal desde hace ya tiempo. Un lugar limpio y acogedor, con barandillas de bambú y antorchas que se encienden al anochecer. Su nieto, José Luis, o como todos lo llaman, Colorado, ofrecía tours de aventura por la zona. Hasta ese momento lo había hecho a través del hostal de su abuela, pero tenía previsto abrir su propio local en el centro del pueblo, "Mamacucha Tours", tours en bicicletas, trekking, clases de surf, avistamiento de ballenas... Pero tenía un problema. Estaba claro que el pricipal público de Montañita eran los jóvenes con ganas de fiesta, alcohol y surfistas. Aquí la gente vive de noche y duerme por el día.
Pensamos en una campaña, no que dijera "no bebas", sino que dijera "yo te ayudaré a que mañana te encuentres mejor para que puedas disfrutar de la luz del día".
"MONTAÑITA, MORE THAN SEX, DRUGS AND ROCKN'ROLL".
Piedad, AKA Mama Cucha, is an old lady in her 70s who runs the hostel since back in the day when it first started! Its a great place, clean with that laid-back bamboo design, giving it that cozy homelike feel. Piedad's grand son José Luis, or as everyone knows him, Colorado was opening a tour agency in the town center called mama cucha tours. He's offering amazing outdoor activities. From whale watching, to bike tours as well as the classic surf class/tour. We can say he has it all! The only thing is that the business had a huge problem. People who come to Montañita (his target audience) only think of one, well, two things at most. PARTY PARTY PARTY, (and everything that comes along with it) and surfing. We can say that the majority of visitors live Montañita by night and sleep during the day. (depending on how much of a party animal they are)
This is why we didn´t create a campaign that just said DON´T DRINK! (for christ sake we even had a few bears every now and then), but created a campaign far away from the "mother talk". Our story was something along the lines of: If you do drink, we have the perfect cure for your hangover so you can enjoy the full day.
"MONTAÑITA, MORE THAN SEX, DRUGS AND ROCKN'ROLL".
Realizamos una serie de gráficas que pudieran llamar la atención de los jóvenes surfistas fiesteros. De lejos, una cerveza, sexo o sandalias. De cerca, lo que en realidad te estabas perdiendo de Montañita, bicicleta, selva, naturaleza, caballos, playas, ballenas...
Considering that bars and clubs were our main "competition" we had to create a small piece to place inside our competitors space. This is what we created, a small product to be sold or given away in the clubs. The "MAMACUCHA HANGOVERKILLER", basically a bloody mary without alcohol. Apart from hydrating the body and giving it its vitamins and minerals, tomato is also known to kill hangovers, so the next day, you can enjoy more of the daytime activities.
Y por supuesto, un mapa para que los tours puedan ser explicados.
Uno de los regalos de despedida que nos hicieron
Gracias a esta pequeña campaña, gozamos del hostal Mamacucha con alojamiento y comida riquísima gratis. Hemos podido pasar unos momentos como en familia gracias a la hospitabilidad y la cercanía de Cucha y Colorado.
Thanks to this small campaign, we managed to have free accommodation & delicious food (made by Mama Cucha herself) and enjoyed the family like feeling thanks to Piedad's & Colorado's hospitality and openness.
For all those pill poppers and surf non stoppers we inform you guys that Mama Cucha has it all. relaxed atmosphere far from the noise when you most need it and access to great outdoor activities once you've had enough of the party scene!
Campañaza chicos, y experiencia de esas que uno valora y admira. Mucha suerte desde España, nos haremos eco de vuestra experiencia en nuestra revista No Rock Solo, maravilloso!!!dáis esperanza joder!! :)
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