CAMERA TRAP IMAGES FROM SAN CARLOS WILDLIFE RESERVE IN BENI BOLIVIA

San Carlos Wildlife Reserve is a remote conservation Reserve in Beni Bolivia where we take tourists to film wildlife such as Jaguars, Pink Dolphins, Macaws, Anacondas and much more, we also set up camera traps to record the movement of animals.
The aim of this project is to teach locals that wildlife is worth more alive than dead and that eco tourism is an excellent way to compensate Ranchers for lost cattle and in turn they can stop the killing of predators like Jaguars and Pumas.

See below some incredible images we have recorded on the Reserve including a recent image of a Jaguar and her nearly adult cub

Tapir in San Carlos Reserve

Coati

Collared Peccary family

Grey brocket deer with fawn

Ocelot

Look closely and you will see a female Jaguar with her nearly adult cub

We have reset the cameras and will be placing more camera traps on the reserve in the coming weeks, stay tuned and will post images recorded as soon as we can.

For the best jungle and wildlife tours in Bolivia contact Nicks Adventures Bolivia, we also offer trips to Uyuni Salt flats, Lake Titicaca, Madidi and Pampas Jungle tours as well as Bolivia wide tour packages birding tours and more. WWW.NICKSADVENTURESBOLIVIA.COM

10 MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES IN BOLIVIA 

Often overlooked as a tourism destination in favor of more popular destinations, this small but diverse country showcases some of the most beautiful landscapes and ecosystems in South America. 

Here is a list of our favourite tourist destinations in Bolivia 

SALAR DE UYUNI SALT FLATS

 EDUARDO AVAROA NATIONAL PARK 

 SANTIAGO DE CHIQUITOS VALLEY DE TUCAVACA 

 ELBOW OF THE ANDES ( SAMAIPATA BOLIVIA )

AMBORO NATIONAL PARK (GIANT FERN TREK)

 MADIDI NATIONAL PARK 

 NOEL KEMPFF MERCADO NATIONAL PARK 

 JARDIN DE LAS DELICAS WATERFALLS 

 LOMAS DE ARENA - SANTA CRUZ BOLIVIA 

AMBORO NATIONAL PARK - REFUGIO LOS VOLCANES 

This is just a small sample of what Bolivia has to offer. For more information visit our webpage of www.nicksadventuresbolivia.com

Most Scenic Destinations in Bolivia 

Bolivia is a landscape lovers paradise, from the heights of the Andes Mountains, Lush Amazonian Rainforests or the endless Uyuni Salt Flats which are surrounded by deserts and colorful Lakes , this small yet incredibly diverse country has it all.

Noel Kempff Mercado National Park , located in the Santa Cruz Department of Bolivia

Here are our favourite Landscape Viewing Destinations in Bolivia

 

UYUNI SALT FLATS 

When you first see the worlds largest Salt Flats it literally feels like you are on another planet. The best time to visit this magical destination is from December- March when rain covers the salt and creates a mirror like effect and you feel like you are literally walking on clouds.

 LOMAS DE ARENA, SANTA CRUZ BOLIVIA

Just 20 km outside of Santa Cruz , is the incredible natural desert of Lomas de Arena, here 3 thousand hectares of desert merges with lagoons and pristine forests and provides spectacular scenery and photographic opportunities. A must when visiting Santa Cruz Bolivia.

AMBORO NATIONAL PARK - REFUGIO LOS VOLCANES

Just 3 hours drive from Santa Cruz Bolivia, this spectacular location is a must visit for landscape lovers and nature photographers alike. Giant Sandstone cliffs, pristine forests, rivers and waterfalls are all part of the regions attractions.

SANTIAGO DE CHIQUITOS 

Literally one of the most spectacular regions in all of South America, this non touristic town is home to an amazing amount of attractions.  The main highlights include unique rock formations, thermal rivers, waterfalls and the Mirador of Santiago which comprises of giant rock formations overlooking the impressive protected area of Valley de Tucavaca. Simply a must visit location in Bolivia.

MADIDI NATIONAL PARK 

Madidi National Park is one of the true wonders of the world. Comprising of pristine Amazon Rainforest, it provides nature lovers some of the most incredible scenery and wildlife watching you can imagine. Star gazing the incredibly clear skies at night and watching the sunsets over the Amazon Rainforests are something you will remember for a lifetime.

 

 EDUARDO AVAROA NATIONAL PARK EDUARDO AVAROA NATIONAL PARK

Situated on the border of the incredible Uyuni Salt Flats is the incredibly popular Eduardo Avaroa National Park. Highlights for landscape lovers includes the colorful lakes of Laguna Colorada, Laguna Verde and the Geysers. This is one of the best attraction for photographers found anywhere on the planet.

 SAN MIGUELITO JAGUAR RESERVE , SANTA CRUZ BOLIVIA

Just 3 hours drive from Santa Cruz Bolivia, is this beautiful private reserve which comprises of a number of different landscapes and Ecosystems. Hiking through the Reserve gives photographers the opportunity to see a huge variety of wildlife in many different forest types. Sunset Canoe trips along the remote river and star gazing are two of the best activities for this region. 

 

SAJAMA NATIONAL PARK 

Bolivias oldest National Park, this spectacular park is a photographers paradise, with beautiful mountains, geysers, wildlife and breathtaking Andean landscapes , this is a not to be missed destination in Bolivia.

These are just a few of many incredible and non touristic attractions in Bolivia and we urge tourists travelling to Bolivia to spend more time and really get to know this beautiful country.

For more information about the TOP TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN BOLIVIA visit www.nicksadventuresbolivia.com

 THE BEST NATIONAL PARKS IN BOLIVIA

The vast majority of travellers whom travel to Bolivia usually only stop and see Uyuni Salt Flats, La Paz before exiting the country via Lake Titicaca. We are here to show you that Bolivia has some of the most incredibly diverse National Parks and Protected Areas in South America where you can have some of the best wildlife watching experiences combined with some of the most breathtaking landscapes as well.

Here is a list of our favourite National Parks in Bolivia

MADIDI NATIONAL PARK  

Our overall favourite National Park in Boliva, the spectacular Madidi National Park is one of the most diverse areas found anywhere on earth and it has some of the most intact Amazon Rainforest which is teeming with Wildlife, an all too common mistake is for tourists to book the cheapest lodges where wildife sighings are hard so if you are going to visit pay the money and you will have a one in a lifetime experience. This park is home to a staggering amount of wildlife which ranges from Harpy Eagles though to Jaguars, Tapirs, Spider Monkeys, Giant Otters and Giant Anteaters.

KAA IYA NATIONAL PARK 

Situated in the Santa Cruz department is the giant Kaa Iya National Park , this park comprises of the last remaining Chaco forest which is part of the worlds 2nd largest forested area. Kaa Iya is internationally famous for its big cats, especially the elusive Jaguar and its literally one of the BEST places on the planet to observe the Jaguar. This park is a must of wildlife watchers and is also excellent for seeing smaller cats such as Ocelots , Geoffrys Cats and Jaguarundis as well as Giant Anteaters, Pumas and Tapirs. Due to its remoteness and restricted access this park can only be entered by using a reputable TOUR OPERATOR

EDUARDO AVAROA NATIONAL PARK 

Bordering the Uyuni Salt Flats this national park is one of the most amazing places on earth , over 40,000 tourists per year flock here to see the incredible landscapes, colorful lagoons, wildlife and geysers. This National Park borders with the Uyuni Salt Flats and is a MUST for any traveller visiting Bolivia.

AMBORO NATIONAL PARK 

Just a few hours drive from the City of Santa Cruz is the diverse and most accessable Amboro National Park , this park is known by its variety of ecosytems which include Yunga Cloud Forests and Amazon Rainforest. This park is famous for birdwatchers especially to see the Andean Condor, Military Macaw and Horned Currosow. All of the mega fauna can be seen here including the Jaguar, Spectacled Bear, Puma, Giant Anteater and more. 

TORO TORO NATIONAL PARK  

Situated in the Cochabamba department this National Park stands out because of its unique geology and dinosaur tracks. Attractions of the park include beautiful waterfalls, cave trekking , natural craters, fossil deposits, bird watching and incredible rock formations. 

OTUQUIS NATIONAL PARK

 Situated on the border of Brazil and Bolivia is the spectular yet rarely visited Otuquis National Park , this park is deep in the Bolivian Pantanal and offers birdwatchers and nature enthuists amazing opportunities to see a huge variety of wildlife. Capybaras are everywhere, as are Caimans and if you are lucky Yellow Anacondas, Giant Otters and Maned Wolves can be seen. Literally thousands of birds can be seen here and its one of the best birdwatching destinations in Bolivia.

NOEL KEMPFF MERCADO NATIONAL PARK

Perhaps one of the most remote and intact National Parks life of the planet, this park is famous for its diverse landscapes and wildife , here pristine Amazon Rainforests merge with Pampas swamplands and many other divese landscapes. The park is famous for its giant waterfalls and Maseta Caparuch which covers over 100km of mountain and grass Savannah. This park is home to thriving populations of Jagaurs, Tapirs, Harpy Eagles and even the Bush Dog and Giant Otters are found in good numbers. Access to this park currently is extremely difficult and we hope in the future it will be opened up to small yet sustainable tourism.

These are just a few of the stunning National Parks Bolivia has to offer, so we really advise travellers to Bolivia to research and you will find there is MUCH MORE TO BOLIVIA than just La Paz and the Uyuni Salt Flats. 

For more information about any of these amazing National Parks of Bolivia contact us today or visit our page of www.nicksadventuresbolivia.com

 

The best Uyuni Salt Flat Tour in Bolivia

UYUNI SALT FLAT TOUR

Travel in style and comfort  

 

The Uyuni Salt Flats simply are a MUST while travelling through Boliva, every year millions of travellers visit, yet while the scenery is incredible many leave having terrible experiences. Drunk Drivers, poor quality 4WDS, horrible sleeping conditions and even tour operators being linked to drug trafficking.

With this in mind we have taken these issues out with our private 3 day/2 night Uyuni Salt Flat Tour, here you can relax in a high quality 4WD, enjoy the comfort and heat of the Tayka Salt Hotels and even have a satelite phone and oxygen tanks in case of emergencies. Our friendly guides who are experts in the region will take you to the best attractions available and where possible avoid the crowds.

 During your time to the incredible Uyuni Salt Flats we take care of everything so that you have more time to experience the amazing sights such as this.

 Excellent views and high quality freshly prepared meals are all part of our Uyuni Salt Flat Tour

Incredible wildlife watching awaits , we try where possible to avoid the crowds of tourists as well.

Have you ever slept in a hotel made of Salt ?

So what are you waiting for ? If you are booking a trip to South Amercia or Bolivia then contact us today about this and many other high quality tour packages we offer.

UYUNI SALT FLAT TOUR WITH NICKS ADVENTURES BOLIVIA

 

UYUNI SALT FLAT TOURS 

BUDGET VS LUXURY

With over 90 Tour Operators in Uyuni alone which are selling Uyuni Tours its very hard for travellers to choose the right option, while a visit to the Uyuni Salt Flats should be a highlight of any trip to South Amercia sadly for many it turns into a nightmare. We have all heard of the horror stories of drunk drivers, car crashes, theft on tours, break downs with lack of equipment, 4WDS in terrible conditions, no spare tyres, dirty and unsafe accomodation, tour operators transporting drugs across the border etc

With these horror stories in mind we have created a tour with the best accomodation possible, a zero drinking policy for our guides/drivers, high quality 4WDS with all saftey equipment including Satelite Phones and Oxygen Tanks, excellent guides who are trained mechanics and more. With this in mind you can ensure you tour to the Uyuni Salt Flats runs smoothy so that you can relax and enjoy this world class destination in comfort and saftey.

Another issue with the cheap shared tours is that you are sharing a 4WD with up to six travellers which is not only uncomfortable it is also time constraining meaning the tours are very rushed and you dont have time to really enjoy and take in the surreal ecosystems, wildlife and scenery. While you pay more for the Private tours you have much more comfort and time to really explore the landscapes of the Salt Flats and Eduardo Avaroa National Park.

Other factors which travellers need to consider is the impact bulk tourism has on the environment and infrustructure of the Park, roads and facilities, Wildlife is also disturbed and often due to the tours being rushed rubbish is left by tourists inside the park.Other issues include price wars between Tour Operators which means local guides earn less money for their families.

As more people line up for bulk cheap tours wildlife is often harrassed and can have huge impacts in the future

If you are going to visit the Uyuni Salt Flats once in your life, we recommend that you pay a little extra and get the service and safety which you deserve, think about your decision wisely and hopefully it will make the difference between a nightmare experience or one of the best experiences of your life.

Private Uyuni Salt Flat Tour