Title: Isla de la Plata Travel Guide: Best of Isla de la Plata, Montecristi Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Isla de la Plata](https://expedia.co.uk/Isla-De-La-Plata-Hotels.d553248621532465048.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Isla de la Plata](https://expedia.co.uk/Isla-De-La-Plata-Holiday-Rentals.d553248621532465048.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Isla de la Plata](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Isla-De-La-Plata.d553248621532465048.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Isla de la Plata Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Isla-De-La-Plata.d553248621532465048.Car-Hire-Guide)[Isla de la Plata Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Isla-De-La-Plata.d553248621532465048.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Isla de la Plata Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Isla de la Plata is an island 40 km off the Ecuadorian coast. It's also called Galapagos for the poor, because it offers a Galapagos feel without the pricetag. It's nothing poor in terms of flora and fauna though! #ecuador #green #island #wildlife #holidays](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6356721/c39074c2-8d7b-4631-8e88-3306a2a9ff72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Isla de la Plata is an island 40 km off the Ecuadorian coast. It's also called Galapagos for the poor, because it offers a Galapagos feel without the pricetag. It's nothing poor in terms of flora and fauna though! #ecuador #green #island #wildlife #holidays](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6356721/c39074c2-8d7b-4631-8e88-3306a2a9ff72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Isla de la Plata is an island 40 km off the Ecuadorian coast. It's also called Galapagos for the poor, because it offers a Galapagos feel without the pricetag. It's nothing poor in terms of flora and fauna though! #ecuador #birds #wildlife #island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6356721/81f5a4bb-e820-4221-99a0-e79d52d978b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Isla de la Plata is just off the coast of Ecuador, a short boat ride and you are to the island which is also a national park. We saw a ton of Blue-footed boobies both adults and chicks. To be honest, the chicks and adolescents are not very handsome birds. We did a nice hike around with a very informative guide and were even lucky enough to see a sea lion on one of the beaches and a whale on the boat ride back to port!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6356721/da9aebd1-7e81-4db4-b133-b197719dd8d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Isla de la Plata ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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(11 reviews) Rustic cabin at nature preserve Reviewed on 22 Feb 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=12849359&PinnedHotelID=12849359&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621532465048) ![Enjoy the pacific ocean in a lovely home - perfect vacation awaiting](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/40000000/39991500/39991415/e76da53d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Enjoy the pacific ocean in a lovely home - perfect vacation awaiting Manabi Manabí Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Montecristi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Relaxing and pleasing The property is as listed. It has all the amenities for a comfortable long stay. It was clean and Sylvie (the concierge) was helpful when we needed her. It is a very peaceful and secure place, we were all very please with the house. The only drawbacks are the beds, specifically the matresses, which ... 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It has all the amenities for a comfortable long stay. It was clean and Sylvie (the concierge) was helpful when we needed her. It is a very peaceful and secure place, we were all very please with the house. The only drawbacks are the beds, specifically the matresses, which ... Reviewed on 6 Sept 2019 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mirador-San-Jose-Hotels-Enjoy-The-Pacific-Ocean-In-A-Lovely-Home-Perfect-Vacation-Awaiting.h39991415.Hotel-Information) ![Cozy Apartment with Terrace Sea View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74630000/74627500/74627429/73617b99_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy Apartment with Terrace Sea View Salango Manabí Stay at this apartment in Montecristi. 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