Ecuador
Excursion to Isla de la Plata 🐋
Activity
€ 50 - 100
Isla de la Plata, also known as ‘poor man’s Galápagos’, is an island located 30 km off the coast of Ecuador. It is accessible by boat from Puerto López with a tour. The island is home to over 70 species of birds and a great place to spot blue-footed boobies. After walking around on Isla de la Plata, most tours take you to a snorkelling spot where you can see tropical fish, turtles and rays. The west coast of Ecuador is also perfect for whale watching. Between June and mid-September, whales migrate south and pass the Ecuadorian coast. They come so close to the shore that they are often spotted from the beach. In this season, you can choose between a whale-watching tour and a tour to Isla de la Plata. From mid-September until begin October, there is still a chance to see whales further at sea, so many operators only offer tours to Isla de la Plata. My advice: if you’ve already visited the Galápagos or are planning to do so and are in Puerto Lopéz in the right season, go for the whale-watching tour only. Otherwise, take the island tour. It’s a great experience to see so many birds in their natural habitat and this right in front of you.
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