Picture yourself relaxing on the white, thin sand of a charming beach in the Pacific Ocean, admiring the sunset and waiting for the first moon reflections. Unexpectedly, a bright, mysterious spot as shiny as silver appears on the distance: right before your eyes, you see an inspiring island of treasure legends, whose historic evidence lies under its ground; and whose unique fauna makes it mysterious and wonderful. It is an island known for centuries as the island of Plata (silver).
In this enigmatic place, you can hear from the natives the stories of silver and gold ritual offerings buried in sacred spots as a sign of worship to the Sun, whose archaeological evidence reveals us day after day their authenticity. Numerous silver and gold figures, as well as the famous Spondylus shells used in the past as coins are frequently discovered.
One of these legends takes you centuries back in time, when the famous English pirate Sir Francis Drake used this island as a hiding place to attack and steal the Spanish ships going to Europe charged with gold and then buried the stolen treasure on that land. Even though this legend has not been confirmed yet, many people truly believe that it is real.
This island and its mythical past are a true attraction and a melting pot of life in the Pacific Ocean. Nowadays, it is a new home for many birds native to the charming Galapagos Islands, something that has given it a privileged landscape and made it earn the name of “Little Galapagos”.
For those who wonder about the island’s shine when seen from the distance, researchers have discovered it is due to the large amount of guano found there: the sun rays are reflected on it, producing that beautiful shine.
Photo: Ministerio del Ambiente del Ecuador
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