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

WILDLIFE WATCHING IN THE PANTANAL OF BOLIVIA

HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR BOLIVIAN PANTANAL WILDLIFE TOURS

The Bolivian Pantanal via the rarely visited Otuquis National Park is one of the most amazing attractions in Bolivia. From its world class birdwatching, impressive landscapes and Anacondas, its simply a MUST VISIT DESTINATION IN BOLIVIA.

Below is a a few of our favourite Pantanal wildlife encounters and a sample of what can be seen during our Bolivian Pantanal Wildlife watching tours

1 Giant Anteaters 

2 GIANT OTTERS

ANACONDA TOURS IN BOLIVIA

TOUCA TOUCANS 

MARSH DEER 

These are just a few of the many wildlife species which can be seen during our tours to the Bolivian Pantanal. Our tours can be combined with vists of the Otuquis National Park as well as the amazing Tres Gigantes Lodge in the Paraguayan border of the Pantanal as well.

The best Jungle experience in Bolivia

KAA IYA NATIONAL PARK AND BOLIVIAN PANTANAL TOUR DECEMBER 2018

On December 17th 2018 we embarked on our expedition to visit two of the least visted National Parks in Bolivia which are called Kaa Iya National Park and Otuquis National Park in the Bolivian Pantanal.

The mission was to observe the iconic mammals and reptiles of these incredible regions which include the Jaguar,Tapir and Anaconda.

During the first part of the trip we explored Kaa Iya National Park, sadly as it was the wet season , we had no luck with the Jaguar however we saw a record 10 Tapirs which is an incredible amount. To put this in perspective , i recently spent 16 days in the most part of Madidi National Park and didnt see a single Tapir. We also saw Geoffreys Cat, 9 Banded Armadillo ,Brocket deer, Macaws, Toucans and more.

After weather affected our Kaa iya section we departed to the Bolivian Pantanal and almost instantly we had success with the amazing sighting of a large Yellow Anaconda. 

We explored the rest of the day and had excellent sightings of Capybara, Caimans and best of all an amazing Armadillo as we were leaving the park. 

Overall another fantastic Kaa iya and Pantanal Tour completed and very happy quests. For more information about our wildlife watching tours to Kaa Iya and the Pantanal contact us today 

Bolivian Pantanal -Utuquis National Park

 TOUR TO THE BOLIVIAN PANTANAL -UTUQUIS NATIONAL PARK 

 Beautiful Touca Toucans we recorded during our recent Bolivian Pantanal Tour to the incredible Utuquis National Park, here explore the least touristic location in Bolivia where we search for the infamous Anaconda, Giant Otters, Capybara , Marsh Deer and if extremely lucky see a Jaguar or Maned Wolf.

Birdwatching in the Bolivian Pantanal is exceptional and especially in the dry months literally thousands of birds can be seen feeding in the shallow banks which is a spectacular sight to see. 

If you are interested in visiting the Bolivian Pantanal then contact us today at nicksadventuresbolivia@gmail.com

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BOLIVIAN PANTANAL GIANT OTTER SIGHTINGS

 Bolivian Pantanal Wildlife Tour - Giant Otter sightings in Utuquis National Park

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