Isla de la Plata Excursion

Ever heard of Isla de la Plata? With this excursion from Puerto López, we'll discover the beautiful landscapes of this small island that's part of Machalilla National Park!

Isla de la Plata Excursion

At the indicated time, we'll meet at the dock of Puerto Lopez, where we'll board a boat. After sailing for about 2 hours, we'll arrive at Isla de la Plata, located in the Machalilla National Park.

This protected area is one of the most extensive of the country's coastline and is comprised of two areas, one terrestrial and one marine. This place is home to the only coral reefs in Ecuador.

Throughout the trip, we'll listen to the explanations of a local guide while we admire the surrounding landscape, including sea birds, rock formations, cliffs, and more. Once on land, we'll go for a stroll to observe the endemic fauna and flora of this island, also known as the Little Galapagos.

At the end of the walk, we'll have a small picnic lunch that includes a sandwich, two seasonal fruits, mineral water, and soda. After lunch, we'll get back on the boat and move to an ideal spot for snorkeling, where we'll see lots of coral reefs and marine species!

We'll finish the excursion by returning to the dock of Puerto Lopez, where we'll arrive 9 hours after setting sail.