For the last few days we have been staying in the beautiful fishing village, Puerto Lopez. During our stay, we were able to visit a near by island, Isla de la Plata, also known as "the poor man's Galapagos" due to it's similarities in flora and fauna to the Galapagos Islands. Isla de la Plata is home to many species of bird, including the famous Blue Footed Boobies! We were able to hike around the island, bird watch, and even snorkel in order to get a better look at the abundant sealife inhabiting the surrounding coral reef. It was very interesting to look at this excursion from a sustainable travelers perspective. It seems as though those working on the island really help to promote education about the island, its history, it's wild inhabitants, and also the importance of protecting such a landscape.
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