AMAZON RAINFOREST/JUNGLE TRIPS IN BOLIVIA
Unknown to most,
Bolivia offers travellers some of the most incredible Amazon Rainforest/Jungle Trips
in South America. Bolivia`s low population density and lack of tourism publicity has
meant less pressure on its National Parks which mean travellers to the Bolivian
Amazon can often see more wildlife often at a fraction of the price.
The best Amazon
Rainforest experiences in Bolivia are as follows:
This spectacular
National Park hosts some of the highest levels of Biodiversity found anywhere
on the planet, here Jaguars, Tapirs, Macaws and hundreds of other species can
be seen with relative frequency and unlike the Peruvian or Brazilian Amazon
which has been heavily exploited, Madidi National Park is still very much a
pristine condition. Lodges range from very basic to luxury with our picks being
the following.
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A Jaguar spotted on the banks of Madidi National Park |
AMBORO NATIONAL PARK
Situated just a few
hours’ drive from the mega City of Santa Cruz Bolivia, this small yet
incredibly diverse National Park is a must visit for any serious nature lover.
The park offers incredible scenery and wildlife watching especially for
birdwatchers, the park hosts over 840 species of birds including Military
Macaws, Harpy Eagles and more.
There is a
comfortable colonial style lodge here with limited spacing and it’s surrounded
by giant sandstone cliffs, waterfalls and pristine Rainforests.
NOEL KEMPFF MERCADO
NATIONAL PARK
Described by biologists as the Lost World,
Noel Kempff National Park is extremely remote, wild and could host some of the
most pristine forests found anywhere on earth. Sadly due to a severe lack of
funding the Park now receives less than 50 tourists per year, but those who
visit are rewarded with arguably some of the best wildlife watching experience
and scenery you can imagine. The parks major attractions include the 150km
Huanchaca Plateau, Arco Iris Waterfalls and of course unrivalled Wildlife
watching, mega Fauna of the Park includes healthy populations of Giant Otters,
Harpy Eagles, Pink River Dolphins, Tapirs, Spider Monkeys and Jaguars which are
often frequently seen by riverbeds.
This little known
paradise is located just 15 km from the capital city of the Beni Department
Trinidad, the beauty of this location is that it combines Amazon Rainforest
with Pampas wetlands where you can see a huge variety of wildlife and
contrasting scenery. Activities include trekking into the Amazon Rainforests,
learning about medicinal plants, night spotlighting treks, bird watching,
piranha fishing and Amazon River boat trips looking for Pink Dolphins and other
species.
SAN MIGUELITO JAGUAR CONSERVATION RESERVE
Just three hours from Santa Cruz is this amazing private reserve, this forest is home to a staggering amount of wildife incuding some of the highest densities of Jagaurs found anywhere on earth. The property has an incredible river where canoe trip can be made, as well as treks 4WD trips around the property , night walks, start gazing, setting up and checking camera traps, piranah fishing and much more.
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Admiring the spectacular views of the San Miguelito Jaguar Conservation Reserve
SAN CARLOS WILDLIFE RESERVE
Located in the Beni Department of Bolivia, San Carlos Wildlife Reserve is potentially one of the best places to observe a huge amount of species and different ecosystems. Our first ever scouting trip we saw everything from Jagaurs , hundreds of Macaws, 4 metre plus Black Caiman, Pink Dolphins, Anacondas and more. Lodging is basic but if you are after a remote and non touristic wildlife watching Paradise then San Carlos is the trip for you. |
These are some of the best Amazon/Jungle trips you can do in Bolivia, so remember when you are visiting South America make sure to consider Bolivia as an excellent option for quality Wildlife/Jungle trips. For more information about visiting any of these incredible destinations contact us at nicksadventuresbolivia@gmail.com or visit our webpage of www.nicksadventuresbolivia.com
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