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The Isla Blanca is a small island
located in the bay of Chimbote, in the
department of Áncash, Peru. Its name a is not
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activities such as boobies, seagulls and te
Isla Blanca
walks along the others. These birds find
feed,
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Chimbote: Once in in Chimbote
Chimbote, you must go to the city port. This is is habitat to

the starting point for boat trips to Isla Blanca.
You can take a taxi or public transport to get to
the port from your place of accommodation or
from the city center.
Hiring a boat: In the port of Chimbote you will
find several companies and fishermen that offer
boat transportation services to Isla Blanca. It is
advisable to coordinate in advance with one of
these companies or people to ensure your trip,
especially if you plan to do specific activities on
the island such as diving or fishing.
Travel time: The travel time by boat from the port
of Chimbote to Isla Blanca may vary depending
on maritime conditions and the type of boat
used. Typically, the trip can take around 30
minutes to 1 hour or so.
The guano
he Guano of the
Islands is the product
of seabirds feeding on hydrobiological species. After the digestive
process, they deject on the islands and points of our coastline.
Becoming in 5 to 6 years the best natural organic fertilizer in the
world.
How is guano produced?
Some brush the hardened soil and, with shovels and hoes, extract
the layers of excrement. Others put the guano in black bags for 50
kilos, put them on their backs and walk away along the slippery
wall that falls plummeting into the Pacific.7 Jan 2018
What benefits does guano have?
As a fertilizer, guano is a highly effective fertilizer due to its
exceptionally high content of the three main components for
plant growth: nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
several species of
guano birds, such as
pelicans, seagulls, guanayes, and zarcillos.
1. Pelicans: Large water birds known for their
long beaks and large throat pouches, used for
catching fish.
2. Seagulls: Coastal birds with white plumage,
known for their scavenging behavior and
distinctive calls.
3. Guanayes: Also known as Peruvian boobies,
these seabirds have blue-gray plumage and
bright blue feet. They nest in large colonies on
rocky cliffs.
4. Zarcillos: Also known as Peruvian diving
petrels, these small seabirds have dark
plumage and are excellent divers, feeding on
fish and squid.