Isla La Tortuga Local Customs

  an old map of La Turtuga
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  • an old map of La Turtuga
      an old map of La Turtuga
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  • a chicken for a lobster
      a chicken for a lobster
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Most Recent Local Customs in Isla La Tortuga

what's in a name
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an old map of La Turtuga

La Tortuga... the logical thinking wants you to believe that on this island you can find plenty of turtles, at least during the mating season. How wrong! There's no such animals on this island. The name comes from the fact that the island is shaped like a turtle. The only animals you will see are fishes, blood-thirsty puri-puris and simba - one of the seasonal fishermen's dogs.

Written Jul 25, 2004

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a fair trade... or not?
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a chicken for a lobster

Trade a chicken for a lobster! Sounds ijmpossible but it is! The handful of fishermen on La Tortuga during the lobster season live on a strict diet of fish, and they're more than happy to trade a lobster for a chicken if they have the chance. So bring a couple of frozen chickens with you - and leave it up to them: they'll treat you to the most delicious lobster you'll have ever eaten.

Written Jul 24, 2004

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