EXPLORING THE BOLIVIAN PANTANAL

EXPLORING THE OTUQUIS NATIONAL PARK AFTER THE 2019 WILDFIRES

2019 in Bolivia was known as one of the worst for fires in the history of Bolivia. Over 6.4 million hectares of Chiquitania, Pantanal, Chaco and Amazon Rainforests were destroyed by out of control fires.

Otuquis National Park is situated in Bolivia and borders Brazil and and Paraguay. This spectacuar yet fragile National Park was sadly one of the areas most affected by the 2019 fires with up to 3/4 of the Park being burnt. As a result potentially thousands of animals such as Giant Anteaters, Anacondas, Maned Wolves and more perished in the flames.

This February we explored this region to see how much of the park has recovered. We were delighted at the results.  In just 2.5 days we observed over 15 Marsh deer, 2 Yellow Anaconda, Capybara, False Cobras, Howler Monkeys, Spectacled Caimans, Giant Otters and even signs of Jaguars. All of which somehow escaped the infierno of 2019.

See below some of the amazing attractions Otuquis National Park has to offer intrepid travellers

Jaguar track in Otuquis National Park

Giant Otter in the Bolivian Pantanal of Otuquis National Park

Taking an Anaconda away from the roads where trucks kill many

Overall although we saw signs of the devastation of the 2019 fires, it was amazing to see that many of the regions animals survived the man made fires. Natures ability to repair the damage humans cause to the planet is amazing. 

We recommend more traveller to come and visit the incredible Otuquis National Park in the Bolivian Pantanal. Its a world class destination which recieves less than 100 international travellers yearly. 

For more information about visiting the amazing Otuquis National Park contact Nicks Adventures Bolivia today. www.nicksadventuresbolivia.com