Ximena
Originally trained in Visual Arts and Graphic Design, worked in Ecuador and the United States of America, including duties such as Executive Assistant of the Spanish News Agency, United Nations Office in New York City.
In 1998 started working for the Charles Darwin Research Station. This job became a turning point. Ximena commits herself to environmental causes and sustainable development.
Years later, Córdova becomes a naturalist guide for the Galapagos National Park Service and starts working onboard, interpreting the natural cycles to the Islands' visitors. Through personal observation, scientific theory, and natural history, she began to understand the young Islands ecosystems' fragility and the strong impact human activity has on our surroundings.
Today, as the owner of Mi Playa, Vacation Rental, and the Executive Director of the Emma Darwin Foundation a non-profit committed to prevent women from suffering authoritarianism and abuse. Gender-based violence is creating a complex environmental crisis. The degradation of the environment is reflecting on the loss of ecosystem benefits that create conflict that needs to be urgently addressed
Ocean Villa
Stay in an Ocean Villa
At Mi Playa Vacation Rentals, we offer an ocean villa that is like none other. There is a slower pace at our location in the Galápagos Islands, and we refer to that as slow tourism. Visitors to the area can leave the busy city and getaway to an area filled with lush vegetation and exotic animals right outside their villa. This is the perfect chance to refresh your spirit and leave the busy city behind. Our villas are affordably priced and have all the comforts of home. Choose from a few different options to make the most of your stay. Whether it's a whole home or a single room, there are accommodations to suit each guest's needs. To find out more about our range of accommodations and more about the area, please browse through the website and discover interesting facts and more.
When travelers want to get away to a luxurious beach villa away from busy cities, they should check out Mi Playa Vacation Rentals. There are a few options to choose from to suit each visitor's needs. There are all the luxuries of home away from traffic and city life. Our villas are located right next to some of the most magnificent beaches in the world. There are plenty of activities to participate in, including fishing and hiking across the volcanic landscape. To learn more about our accommodations, please browse through the website and don't hesitate to reach out to us with questions. We want to be the place travels choose when they want to get away in comfort.