SLOTHS OF BOLIVIA AND WHERE TO FIND THEM IN THE WILD !

SLOTH WATCHING IN BOLIVIA 

(Santa Cruz Bolivia - The  Unoffical Sloth watching capital of the world. )

In my own biased opinion Sloths are by far the cutest animals on earth. From their chilled out lives to their always smiling faces. They are simply the best ! 

Santa Cruz Bolivia is perhaps the Sloth Capital of the world. That being said they are not easy to see and it takes trained guides to find these lovable little cuties. 

Our expert guides know the very best areas in Santa Cruz to see the iconic Sloth and our Half day Sloth and wildlife watching tour is the perfect day trip while travelling in Santa Cruz Bolivia. 

Not only will we search for Sloths in their natural habitat but we will learn the coolest facts about this species and the issues that effect their surival.

For our Sloth and Wildlife day trip we also pledge to plant a native tree after each of our tours as a part of our reforestation efforts to provide more habitat for Sloths and other wildlife. 

COOL SLOTH FACTS 

Sloths sleep from 15-18 hours per day 

The Sloth is the slowest mammal on the planet moving at .24km per hour

The Sloth can move its head with a movement of 270 degrees

The Sloth has been known to live up to 30 years

5 REASONS WHY SANTA CRUZ BOLIVIA IS THE BEST WILDLIFE WATCHING DEPARTMENT IN BOLIVIA

5  REASONS WHY SANTA CRUZ DEPARTMENT IS THE BEST WILDLIFE WATCHING REGION IN BOLIVIA

Santa Cruz department is the forgotten wildlife watching paradise of Bolivia. While millions of travellers visit Uyuni, La Paz and Sucre , most skip the most wild areas of Bolivia. The below examples are why Santa Cruz Department should not be missed.

1: BIRDWATCHING PARADISE

If you like birding then Santa Cruz department is the perfect destination, from the countries best Condor watching, though to seeing rare species like Harpy Eagles, Military Macaws and more. Amboro National Park alone boasts over 900 species of birds.

2: JAGUARS 

Want to see a Jaguar ? Santa Cruz department is the best option by far. Kaa Iya National Park, San Miguelito Jaguar Reserve, Noel Kempff and a new private Reserve in Santa Cruz all offer big cat lovers excellent opportunities to see these majestic felines.

3 : UNTOUCHED NATIONAL PARKS 

Santa Cruz department boast some of the most intact and pristine National Parks on the planet. From Noel Kempff, Otuquis National Park and Kaa Iya National Park, these areas are the ideal destinations for intrepid travellers looking for unique flora and fauna.

4 : ANACONDA WATCHING TOURS

Want to observe and photograph an Anaconda in the wild ? The Bolivian Pantanal in the Santa Cruz Department offers the best oppportunity. Otuquis National Park also recieves less than 300 tourists per year so its an incredible place to observe wildlife.

5: PRIVATE RESERVES 

Not only does Santa Cruz department host incredible National Parks, its also the destination of fantastic private Reserves with incredible wildlife watching opportunities. San Miguelito Jaguar Conservation Reserve is the first of these examples and offers tourists an astounding amount of wildlife and activities which cater to everyone. 

These are just a few reasons why Santa Cruz department should not be skipped. If you are an avid nature lover, want to see wildlife and avoid the crowds then Santa Cruz Department is a paradise.

For information about the best wildlife watching trips in Bolivia contact Nicks Adventures Bolivia today. 

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

The best Amazon Rainforest and Jungle trips Bolivia has to offer !!

AMAZON RAINFOREST/JUNGLE TRIPS IN BOLIVIA

Unknown to most, Bolivia offers travellers some of the most incredible Amazon Rainforest/Jungle Trips in South America. Bolivia`s low population density and lack of tourism publicity has meant less pressure on its National Parks which mean travellers to the Bolivian Amazon can often see more wildlife often at a fraction of the price.

The best Amazon Rainforest experiences in Bolivia are as follows:

MADIDI NATIONAL PARK 

This spectacular National Park hosts some of the highest levels of Biodiversity found anywhere on the planet, here Jaguars, Tapirs, Macaws and hundreds of other species can be seen with relative frequency and unlike the Peruvian or Brazilian Amazon which has been heavily exploited, Madidi National Park is still very much a pristine condition. Lodges range from very basic to luxury with our picks being the following.

A Jaguar spotted on the banks of Madidi National Park

Madidi Jungle Eco Lodge 

Berraco Del Madidi Eco Lodge

Chalalan Luxury Amazon RainforestLodge

AMBORO NATIONAL PARK

Situated just a few hours’ drive from the mega City of Santa Cruz Bolivia, this small yet incredibly diverse National Park is a must visit for any serious nature lover. The park offers incredible scenery and wildlife watching especially for birdwatchers, the park hosts over 840 species of birds including Military Macaws, Harpy Eagles and more.

There is a comfortable colonial style lodge here with limited spacing and it’s surrounded by giant sandstone cliffs, waterfalls and pristine Rainforests.

NOEL KEMPFF MERCADO NATIONAL PARK

 Described by biologists as the Lost World, Noel Kempff National Park is extremely remote, wild and could host some of the most pristine forests found anywhere on earth. Sadly due to a severe lack of funding the Park now receives less than 50 tourists per year, but those who visit are rewarded with arguably some of the best wildlife watching experience and scenery you can imagine. The parks major attractions include the 150km Huanchaca Plateau, Arco Iris Waterfalls and of course unrivalled Wildlife watching, mega Fauna of the Park includes healthy populations of Giant Otters, Harpy Eagles, Pink River Dolphins, Tapirs, Spider Monkeys and Jaguars which are often frequently seen by riverbeds.

CHUCHINI RESERVE 

This little known paradise is located just 15 km from the capital city of the Beni Department Trinidad, the beauty of this location is that it combines Amazon Rainforest with Pampas wetlands where you can see a huge variety of wildlife and contrasting scenery. Activities include trekking into the Amazon Rainforests, learning about medicinal plants, night spotlighting treks, bird watching, piranha fishing and Amazon River boat trips looking for Pink Dolphins and other species.

SAN MIGUELITO JAGUAR CONSERVATION RESERVE

 

Just three hours from Santa Cruz is this amazing private reserve, this forest is home to a staggering amount of wildife incuding some of the highest densities of Jagaurs found anywhere on earth. The property has an incredible river where canoe trip can be made, as well as treks 4WD trips around the property , night walks, start gazing, setting up and checking camera traps, piranah fishing and much more.

Admiring the spectacular views of the San Miguelito Jaguar Conservation Reserve

SAN CARLOS WILDLIFE RESERVE

Located in the Beni Department of Bolivia, San Carlos Wildlife Reserve is potentially one of the best places to observe a huge amount of species and different ecosystems. Our first ever scouting trip we saw everything from Jagaurs , hundreds of Macaws, 4 metre plus Black Caiman, Pink Dolphins, Anacondas and more. Lodging is basic but if you are after a remote and non touristic wildlife watching Paradise then San Carlos is the trip for you. 

 These are some of the best Amazon/Jungle trips you can do in Bolivia, so remember when you are visiting South America make sure to consider Bolivia as an excellent option for quality Wildlife/Jungle trips. For more information about visiting any of these incredible destinations contact us at nicksadventuresbolivia@gmail.com or visit our webpage of www.nicksadventuresbolivia.com