Blue throated Macaw Watching Tour

Gran Mojos Protected Area 

This new and exciting Blue throated Macaw bird watching tour takes you to the newly formed Gran Mojos Protected Area which is located in the Beni department of Bolivia. This stunning 580,000 hectare reserve is a new paradise for bird watchers and photographers who wish to observe the Blue throated Macaws in the wild. 

Pristine forests and Savannas of the Gran  Mojos Protected Area. Home to the Blue throated Macaw

With the Blue throated Macaw population fluctuating between 150-300 birds, this tour gives you the unique opportunity to observe these critically endangered macaws which can be found only in a few select locations on earth, in addition this tour is much more accessible than other areas where the Blue throated Macaws are found. This reserve is also home to breeding pairs of Blue throated Macaws so this protected area is vital to the future survival of the species.

In addition to the Blue throated Macaw, the Gran Mojos Protected area offers excellent bird watching with a huge variety of hundreds of other Amazonian and Savannah species being found.

  

For more information about our Blue throated Macaw tours in the Mojos Protected Area Contact us today.

  BIRD WATCHING IN BOLIVIA

Unknown to many Bolivia is literally a Birders Paradise, not only does it host some of the highest recorded numbers of birds , it also has a large selection of unique and endemic birds which are found no where else on the Planet.

Here is a select list of some of our favourite birds of Bolivia which we frequently see during our Bird watching tours in Bolivia

RED FRONTED MACAW

Critically endangered a few years ago this spectacular Macaw species is endemic to Bolivia and is only found in just a few select locations on earth, thanks to increased conservation efforts the numbers of the Red Fronted Macaws are slowing increasing. These magnifient Macaws can be found in Toro Toro National Park, The Red Fronted Macaw Lodge and a small yet visable population also just outside Samaipata as well.

 ANDEAN CONDOR 

The spectacular Andean Condor is a must see for all nature lovers and birdwatchers. With a Wingspan of up to 3 metres its the worlds heaviest flying bird. The Andean Condor is best observed in Samaipata Bolivia where these is a location which nearly promises sightings and as such could be considered the very best  Andean Condor watching location on the planet.

BLUE THROATED MACAW  

 

With populations thought to be between 150-300 the Blue Throated Macaw is critically endangered and is the worlds rarest wild living Macaw. It survives in just a few areas in the Beni department. There are only a few places where these beautiful and endemic Macaws can be seen including the Blue Throated Macaw Lodge and  to a private ranch to do the BLUE THROATED MACAW DAY TOUR where Blue Throated Macaws can be seen frequently quite close to Trinidad.

HOATZIN 

 

The Hoatzin or Stink bird is a unique and strange looking bird which is found in tropical forests and the wetland areas, its distinguished by its strange crest on his head and the chicks have claws on their wing digits.

These are just a few of the hundreds of species of birds found in Bolivia, This country truly is a bird watchers paradise. If you are needing more information about Bird watching in Bolivia write to our email of  nicksadventuresbolivia@gmail.com or  visit us  at www.nicksadventuresbolivia.com

BLUE THROATED MACAW SIGHTING IN BOLIVIA

 BIRDWATCHING TOURS IN BOLIVIA, BLUE THROATED MACAW ALTERNATIVE TOUR

Our latest and exciting birdwatching Tour in Bolivia takes you to a spectacular private Ranch in Beni Bolivia to see the Critically Endangered Blue Throated Macaw, This is the best area in the world to see these endemic Macaws in the wild and its one of the only areas in the world you can observe these Macaws in the Wild.


Our 1-3 day Blue Throated Macaw Tour can also be combined with any of our birding tours in Bolivia including our popular Eastern Bolivia Birdwatching Tour which takes you to visit many different ecosystems and also see the other endemic Macaw to Bolivia which is the Red Fronted Macaw.

For more information about any of our Birdwatching Tours in Bolivia contact us today at nicksadventuresbolivia@gmail.com or visit our webage of www.nicksadventuresbolivia.com

TRINIDAD BOLIVIA , A  NEW ECO TOURISM, WILDLIFE WATCHING PARADISE 

TRINIDAD AND SURROUNDING`S ATTRACTIONS AND SIGHTSEEING 

Just a 45 minute flight or overnight bus trip from Santa Cruz Bolivia is the city of Trinidad , a base for what could possibly be the most spectacular yet unknown region in Bolivia.

The small City Trinidad lacks infrastructure however its the ideal base for a huge variety of destinations, some of which are the most incredible in all of Bolivia. It sits on the verge of the Amazon Rain forest and the Beni Wetlands which is the 2nd largest yet most pristine Pampas Swamp lands found anywhere on the planet.

The worlds largest rodent , easilly seen close to the City of Trinidad

The first of Trinidad's attractions literally start as you leave the airport and can be combined with an excellent TRINIDAD CITY TOUR  keep an eye out as you can often see Capybaras which are the worlds largest rodent literally by the side of the road, continuing on you can visit 3 impressive Museums which include the Icticola Museum, this museum has an extensive display of the regions many fish species which include everything from the giant Moturo Catfish up to the infamous Red Bellied Pirinah, moving on you can visit the Tropical Botanical Museum which displays many of the wetland and Amazonian plants of the region including the Queen Victoria Amazonian Water Lilly which is famous in this area. Last of the Museum is the Cabildo and Archaeological Museum which is a small yet very informative area which shows the regions Moxos culture and many indigenous tribes history and artifacts.

The next attraction is the main Plaza, people watching especially seeing hundred of motor bikes fly past mixed with a fresh fish or locally produced steak is a must while in the City , keep an eye out in the Plaza also for resident Sloths which can be seen with a good eye.

Incredible sunsets over the spectacular Mamore River

 

The last main attraction of the City of Trinidad is the famous Laguna Suarez which is extremely  popular with the locals, here swimming, trekking and bird watching are the areas main activities.

After exploring the City its time to get off the beaten track and start to explore the regions true wonders which is its pristine Amazon Rainforest's and Pampas Wetlands, the first major attraction is the Pink Amazon Dolphin which can be seen during boating expeditions of the majestic Mamore River, a popular trip is a Full day Pink Dolphin Tour to observe not only Dolphins but Capybara, Caiman's and a huge assortment of bird life too.

Some of the worlds best Pink Amazon Dolphin Dolphin sightings can take place here

Next on the list of attractions in this region is the beautifully located CHUCHINI WILDLIFE RESERVE, this area is set in a private reserve just 15 km from the City , here you have a basic yet comfortable lodge where we can arrange boat trips, treks into the jungle, bird watching , fishing, night spotlighting boat trips and much much more.Jaguars, Tapirs, Ocelots, Macaws and Pink Dolphins all can be seen in this incredible Wildlife Reserve.

For birders the Wetlands and Island Forests of Beni are a paradise, and no birdwatchers trip to Beni is complete without a sighting of the critically endangered Blue Throated Macaws. These beautiful and endemic Macaws are only found in this region and we have developed a specilized Blue Throated Macaw Day Tour to a private Ranch where you can photograph these birds in the wild. As part of the tour you also stop by the Blue Throated Macaw Conservation Centre where you will meet an extremely dedicated team of staff who are working to save this critically endangered Macaw.

The critically endangered and endemic Blue Throated Macaws, which are frequently seen during our One day Blue Throated Macaw Bird watching Tour.

This is just an example of some of the regions incredible yet ingnored attractions, from world class bird watching , fishing, Jungle tours and observing rare mammals like Jaguars, Maned Wolves, Marsh Deer and Giant Anteaters it literally is a nature lovers wonderland.

 To find our more infomation about the Trinidad region and its attractions please contact Nicks Adventures Bolivia, www.nicksadventuresbolivia.com