Isla de la Plata

Isla de la Plata, in front of Puerto Lopez, is one of the attractions of the Machalilla National Park in Ecuador. THe island can be reached by boat with is hired in one of the many tourist shops in Puerto Lopez. The journey lasts about an hour and a half. On this island you can find similar plant and animal species to the Galapagos Islands, such as "Blue Foot". That is why it is known as it´s " poor sister" because it is much smaller and not so expensive. This island is also a favourite for diving enthusiasts as the island is surrounded by coral reefs and the average annual temperature is 20 º.