Per person for 7 nights — flights, hotel, dive ops, and gear-bag fees included. Typical trip lands around $1,450. Anyone can quote you a cheap flight; this is what the trip costs.
Prime months: Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct.
World's largest giant manta aggregation; humpback whales June-October, whale sharks too
Boat/panga-access island (~40 km offshore Puerto López) with hammerhead sharks, whale sharks (seasonal), sea turtles, and large schools of fish across sites like El Bajo and La Viuda; visibility 10–20 m, temps 64–75°F, suits all levels.
Also known for: Whale-watching season (Jun–Sep) + ceviche de concha/mixed seafood — Puerto López staple
Blue-Footed Booby Watching — Spot nesting blue-footed boobies up close along the island's coastal trails.
Isla de la Plata Trail Hike — Walk marked paths across the island with views of cliffs, ocean, and seabirds.
Humpback Whale Watching — June to October boats offer close encounters with humpback whales offshore.
Frigatebird and Waved Albatross Spotting — Observe frigatebirds and seasonal albatross nesting on the island's bluffs.
Puerto López Seafood Dining — Eat fresh ceviche and grilled fish at casual restaurants in the nearby port town.
The all-in above is the typical price. A few times a year, Isla de la Plata fares drop 25–50% below that. StokedFare watches dive destinations from your home airport 24/7 and pings you the second one crosses that line — free.