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Isla de la Plata | A Study in Blue

Isla de la Plata | A Study in Blue

Too poor to visit the Galapagos? Isla de la Plata, only ninety minutes off the coast, offers a great budget alternative for backpackers looking for a taste of Ecuador's wildlife. Blue-footed boobies are just one of the highlights! 

A Short Guide to Montañita

A Short Guide to Montañita

A party town? Surfer heaven? Argentinian refuge? Gringo trap? Montañita is all these things but isn't actually as bad a place to visit as you may think. With one of the nicest beaches on the coast, you might struggle to leave as quickly as planned.