The Blanquilla Island is one of the most beautiful place in the world, with crystal clear waters and fine white sandy beaches, coral reefs have shallow very rich marine biodiversity and has an area of 65 Km2, a length of coastline of 25 km and a maximum height of 30 meters.
The island is totally unspoilt, almost uninhabited, there exists a military base in our Navy, a dock and a landing strip, has no fresh water and its climate is dry, seashell-shaped and consists mainly of limestone.
In its calm waters is possible to see dolphins, pilot whales small, Turtles, Sharks, Giant Manta Rays. We also show big coral formations in the form of walls, caves and natural bridges accompanied by big a variety of seabirds.
This is the second expedition made by the Grupo DX Caracas in this important island. The first DX expedition was 14 years ago, in the year 1998.
We will operate all bands and modes, we hope to achieve contact with your station.
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DX Expedicion Isla la Blanquilla, YW5B
IOTA (SA 037) ARLHS (VEN 023) WLOTA (0894)
Grupo DX Caracas ( Del 22 al 27 Agosto 2012 )
Venezuela
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