Isla de La Plata Vacations

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The Isla de la Plata is nicknamed "Galapagos for the poor" because it has the same sort of vegetation as the famous archipelago. There are also some animals, depending on the season. Its ideal for those who love animal watching!

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Island
Nature, Adventure & Sport

Isla de La Plata: How to get there?

1 and a half hours by boat from Puerto Lopez

Isla de La Plata: When to go?

From June to September

Isla de La Plata: For how long?

One day

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Isla de La Plata: What to see in the surroundings?

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Anonymous traveller

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The Isla de la Plata is nicknamed "Galapagos for the poor" because it has the same sort of vegetation as the famous archipelago. There are also some animals, depending on the season. Its ideal for those who love animal watching!

My suggestion

It is possible to go to the island all year round but if you want to see whales it is better to go there between June and September.

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