BEST NON TOURISTIC DESTINATIONS  IN BOLIVIA

Exploring Lomas de Arena Protected Area in Santa Cruz

Sadly the majority of tourists who visit Bolivia just see the same old route, Sucre, Potosi , Uyuni and La Paz before departing though Lake Titicaca. What if we told you about a whole new variety of exciting tourist destinations which most people have never heard of, well here are a few of our favourites.

JARDIN LAS DELICAS WATERFALLS, ( SANTA CRUZ BOLIVIA )

Just 3 hours from Santa Cruz, these waterfalls are a MUST VISIT when travelling through Bolivia. These impressive watefalls are situationed on the border of Amboro National Park.  

TRINIDAD BOLIVIA

The capital of Beni Bolivia, this is the base for a huge variety of adventures, including Pink Dolphin watching, fishing, bird watching and visiting the incredible San Carlos Wildlife Reserve where if lucky can see Jaguars and giant Black Caimans etc.Other attractions include visiting the Gran Mojas Protected Area which is home the endemic and critically endangered Blue throated Macaw or also Chuchini Reserve which is a privately owned reserve with excellent bird and wildlife watching.

SAN MIGUELITO JAGUAR RESERVE 

An incredible reserve teeming with wildlife just 3 hours drive from Santa Cruz Bolivia.This is an eco tourism project where Nicks Adventures Bolivia has helped develop a tour which compensates Ranchers for cattle losses and in turn no Jaguars or hunting is allowed on the property. Activities here include 4WD trips, night safaris, setting up and checking camera traps, light to intense trekking , boat trips along secluded rivers, horse riding, community visits, wildife watching , fishing and much more.

SANTIAGO DE CHIQUITOS 

One of our favourite places in all of Bolivia, locals are catching on and are now visiting on long weekends, as yet international tourists are unware of this paraside. A good tip is to stay at the comfortable Hostel Churpa where the lovely owners will make your stay unforgettable.

LOMAS DE ARENA PROTECTED AREA 

Have you ever seen Jungle meet a desert ? Here is your chance. Just 14km from the city of Santa Cruz lies this paradise. Sandboarding, hiking, and Sloth watching are just some of the areas fun activities. 

 

 These are just a few of our favourite non touristic attractions of Bolivia, for more information about travelling in Bolivia CONTACT US TODAY

SAND BOARDING IN SANTA CRUZ  BOLIVIA

LOMAS DE ARENA 

When you hear about Sand boarding in South Amercia instantly you think of the Peruvian tourist Meca of Huacachina  which is famous for its natural deserts , huge amounts of tourists and Sandboarding, however we are here to tell you there is an excellent alternative called Lomas de Arena in Bolivia. Unlike Huacachina you can literally visit Lomas de Arena and have the entire place to yourself, this of course also helps with wildlife viewing and its not uncommon to see Sloths, Monkeys, Toucans , Caimans, Capybara and Pumas have been recorded 

Exploring the Natural desert of Lomas de Arena  without another Tourist in sight !! 

Lomas de Arena is a 14,000 hectare PROTECTED AREA and is located just 20 km from the city of Santa Cruz Bolivia, this protected area not only offers tourists excellent sandboarding , but treks to see colored lagoons, birds, wildlife and many different types of forests.

Where Jungle meets desert, and not another tourist in sight !! 

Getting here is not easy, like many places in Bolivia the park lacks infrustructure , the roads are poor and a strong 4WD is required, for travellers on an extreme budget its possible to catch public transport to the front of the park however its over a 7km trek to the start of the dunes which is extremely hot and at time dangerous, lone female travellers have been reported to have been assulted here so its not recommened. The safest and easiest way to explore Lomas de Arena is by a tour company as they know the roads, the best areas to see wildlife and can teach you how to sandboard.

A 3 toed Sloth which we encountered during a trip to Lomas de Arena in Santa Cruz Bolivia

So if you plan on travelling to South America this year make sure you stop by Santa Cruz Bolivia and explore a real hidden treasure in Lomas de Arena Natural Desert