FISHING AND CULTURAL TRIP IN BOLIVIA

NEW FISHING AND CULTURE EXPEDITION IN BOLIVIA

One of the most important aspects of our work is to find new areas to promote responsible Eco Tourism. We opened our business Nicks Adventures Bolivia with a pledge to operate in new areas , help with conservation projects and also to help poor indigenous communities.

This expedition took us to the small fishing port situated close to the Carrasco National Park and near to some beautiful rivers and wilderness areas. The aim was fishing, but due to poor weather ( Wind of the South) the plan changed to exploring indigenous communities, meeting local farmers and searching for wildlife.

Exploring a small community cattle farm. 

Jaguar track, proof that not all Jaguars kill Cattle.

 The trip was a success, with the help of my local guide Paul, we met very receptive locals and indigenous communities whom were very excited at the prospect of potential tourism, this is needed in this areas which recieves very little outside help. 

 

The highlight of the trip was meeting the very receptive locals and  indigenous communties whom really want tourism, sadly i did see evidence and hear stories of the killing of Jaguars in the area, but overall was very positive.

Sadly the skin of a young Jaguar killed in an indigenous community out of fear.

 

We will be returning in June, to set up camera traps, do some more fishing when the weather improves and also to develop Eco tourism in this region

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WHY YOU MUST VISIT SANTA CRUZ BOLIVIA WHEN TRAVELLING IN BOLIVIA

WHY THE SANTA CRUZ DEPARTMENT MUST BE PART OF YOUR BOLIVIAN ITINEARY

( PART 1 )

Sadly many new age travellers and bloggers only visit places to boost their instagram or readers likes, this means only visiting the same old tired places with little to no imagination of exploring new destinations. We would like to show the more intrepid travellers out there the magical locations of the department of Santa Cruz.

1: JARDIN DE LAS DELICAS WATERFALLS

Just 3 hours from the city of Santa Cruz, these spectacular waterfalls are a must visit attraction in Santa Cruz

SAN MIGUELITO JAGUAR CONSERVATION RESERVE

This amazing private Reserve is just 3.5 hours from Santa Cruz and offers one of the most exciting Jungle trips in Bolivia. Activities include hiking, night walks, setting up and checking camera traps, boat rides, community visits, fishing, 4WD safaris and much more. This area has some of the highest density of Jaguars on the planet.

LOMAS DE ARENA PROTECTED AREA 

  Just 14km from Santa Cruz, this amazing protected area provides travellers one of the best attractions of Bolivia. With over 3000 hectares of dunes and close to 9000 hectares of savannah and forests this Protected area is a nature lovers paradise. Here you can go birdwatching, hiking, swimming in lagoons, sloth watching or even Sandboarding.

In Part two we will explore other amazing tourist attractions and hidden destinations of the Santa Cruz department.

SANDBOARDING ADVENTURE IN BOLIVIA - YOU CANT MISS IT

5 REASONS TO VISIT LOMAS DE ARENA IN SANTA CRUZ BOLIVIA

1 : SAND BOARDING ADVENTURE

Unknown to most the small protected area of Lomas de Arena offers Bolivia`s best Sandboarding adventures.

2 : SLOTHS

Lomas de Arena is one of the best destinations in Bolivia to observe the iconic Sloth. If you have a good guide they can often show you the trees where they eat and get close up sightings of them.

 3 : LANDSCAPES

Unknown to most Lomas de Arena offers incredible hiking to see stunning landscapes as well. Just another reason to visit while in Santa Cruz Bolivia.

4: WHERE JUNGLE MEETS DESERT

DO I NEED TO SAY MORE ABOUT THIS VIEW ?

5: BIRDWATCHING

With over 286 species of birds recorded  which makes up for  over 20 percent of all birds found in Boliva, this protected area is a MUST VISIT destination for birders in Bolivia.

These are just a few of many reasons why Lomas de Arena must be on your bucketlist while visiting Santa Cruz Bolivia. For more information about our tours in Santa Cruz Bolivia or beyond contact NICKS ADVENTURES BOLIVIA TODAY 

THE BEST NON TOURISTIC JUNGLE EXPERIENCES IN BOLIVIA

BEST BOLIVIAN ALTERNATIVE JUNGLE AND WILDLIFE TOURS 

Every year thousands of tourists from all over the world flock to the town of Rurrenrabaque to visit the Amazon and Pampas.While these locations are spectacular and worth visiting we have devised a list of alternative Jungle and Amazon Tours well off the well worn gringo trail.

1 : SAN CARLOS WILDLIFE RESERVE

This is the most spectacular of all of our new wildlife watching destinations. Remote and wild this private reserve in Beni offers incredible wildlife watching opportunities. Here virtually untouched grass savannahs verge with dry forest islands and in turn lead to pristine Amazon Rainforest Jungles. Our wildlife watching sucess here has been excellent, multiple Jaguar sighting, Black Caimans, Pink Dolphins Monkeys, Armadillos, Giant Anteaters and more. We explore the reserve by a combination of different methods including hiking, boating, 4wds and horseriding.

CHUCHINI RESERVE TRINIDAD

An amazing option for wildlife watchers, this reserve offers boat trips though the scenic Ibare and Mamore Rivers which combine to create spectacular merging of rivers as well as excellent Pink Dolphin watching. Alternative activities include hiking, night boat trips, piranah fishing, bird watching and more. This is an excellent alternative Amazon Rainforest Tour in Bolivia. Contact us for more details about our 2-4 day Wildlife watching trips here.

SAN MIGUELITO JAGUAR RESERVE

Located just 3.5 hours from Santa Cruz is this spectacular wildlife conservation Reserve. Home to 6 different species of felines, this reserve also hosts some of the highest densities of Jaguars found in South America. During a typical 3 day tour here you can see up to 150 species of birds as well as have the chance to see a huge variety or flora and fauna. Activities include hiking, boat rides, horse riding, setting up and checking camera traps and much more.

BLUE THROATED MACAW NATURE RESERVE

Remote and wild, the Blue throated Macaw Nature Reserve is a must for anyone wanting to see rare animals and pristine ecosystems. This reserve is home to the largest surviving populations of critically endangered Blue throated Macaws as well as a huge amount of birdlife. For mammal watchers this is the best location in Bolivia to observe Maned Wolf and the strange Giant Anteater

IF YOU ARE VISITING BOLIVIA AND WANT TO SEE WILDIFE THEN CONTACT US TODAY, WE ARRANGE THE BEST WILDLIFE AND JUNGLE TOURS IN BOLIVIA AND OUR EXPERT GUIDES WILL HELP YOU FIND RARE AND WONDERFUL FLORA AND FAUNA.