Mateo Blanco

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Mateo has been surfing since the age of 16. He learned to surf in Miramar, a surf town south of the province and has been in constant motion ever since, searching for waves in countries like Perú, Brazil, Costa Rica, and Chile. This tracking of waves led him to Ecuador, where he found the perfect balance between nature, surfing, and quiet living.Mateo is also a very talented musician. He has been playing in bands since the age of 6, recording numerous albums with different bands in genres like funk, progressive rock, blues, and electronic music.In 2014, he arrives to Ayampe where he would settle and meet Camilo, having unique chemestry together, developing a broderhood that would make them create a band called Flacoman, with which they play constantly in festivals and tours across the country. His deep relationship with music guided Mateo to investigate and develop his own style and songs to give sound baths and sound meditation sessions. He had been practicing and guiding kirtans for 8 years.A couple of years later, arriving in Ayampe, Mateo and Camilo created the Surf Office. With 15+ years of surfing experience, Mateo is eager to share his knowledge with visitors who want to connect with the ocean. He is also very experienced in understanding ocean conditions to provide a safe surf practice.Since 2021, Mateo has been part of the Ayampe lifeguards team, participating in numerous rescues and beach preventions. I hope to meet you soon; Galapagos awaits!