Visit Madidi National Park


The river basin Madidi it is one of the most intact ecosystems that exist in South America. There visitors can find a total of 1.8 million hectares that are called Madidi National Park. In this paradise you will find different wildlife habitats, lowland rain forests, etc. This little-traveled utopia is home to an amazing variety of Amazon wildlife: 44% of mammal species are from the so-called New World, 38% are species of tropical amphibians and more than 10% are species of birds. known.

The Unesco, has allowed indigenous inhabitants living along the Tuichi River to use traditional forest resources, but the whole place must be watched because oil is abundant in the area and more than one wants to take advantage of the situation. In addition, illegal logging has affected several areas around the perimeter of the park. The possibility of building a highway that runs through the entire park.


Although the idea of ​​the plan hydroelectric It has been abandoned, the debate continues on road construction and oil exploration. It is very difficult, however, to distinguish the facts from the rumors, and the only thing you can do is wait and continue taking care of the park as before. The park has three large river systems. The Beni River, the Madidi and the Heath. Only the Beni River and its tributary the Tuichi River are visited by most tours.


In Beni, you will find San Miguel del Bala which is a small indigenous community formed by the Tacana (around 32 families). In 2005, the community opened a tourist accommodation that they built with the help of international non-governmental organizations. It is offered accommodation, meals, a natural pool fed by a beautiful waterfall, and different tours of the area.

Madidi National Park | Amazon Jungle Tour in Bolivia (March 2024)


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