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Amboro National Park

Amboro National Park. Creation; year 1984.

Localization; Elbow of the Andes, geographical point where the Western mountain ranges change course towards the south 17° 43’ and 17° 55’ south latitude and 60° 39’ and 64° 04’ west longitude.

Eco-regions

Humid forests of the Amazon.
Forests and grasslands of the Andes.
Dry scrublands of the Chaco.
Savannas and groves of the cerraExtension; 636,000 hectares Flora; There are approximately 3000 species of plants registered in Amboro National Park.

Fauna; 17 species of mammals, 912 species of birds, 135 species of reptiles, 173 species of amphibians.

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Legal estatus of Amboro protected Area.

The land adjacent to Cero Amboro were officially declared a protected area on the 23rd December 1973. But it was not until August 1984 that was legally given the status of Amboro National park (ANP) and received some protection from immigrants campesinos, hunters and logging companies.

In October 1991 the park triangular area of 400.000 acres was enlarged to 1.500.000 acres by Supreme Decree. In October 1995 Amboro National Park was reduced to 1.000.000 acres when its peripheral third was downgraded to an integrated management zone.

Geographical Location

Today, Amboro is an irregular rectangle lying between 17 Degrees 15´ and 18 Degrees 10´ South y 63 Degrees 29´ and 64 Degrees 46´ West. It is bounded in the East by the river Surutu and in the West by the river Ichilo/San Mateo. The northern border runs through the lowlands close to the foothills of he Andean mountains. The southern border crosses these mountains in an irregular line from the Quebrada Surutu in the east, to Siberia in the west. To the north, east and south of the park shares a common border with Carrasco National park (Department of Chochabamba)

In effect the Amboro Protected Area and Carrasco National Park enclose most of the unoccupied uplands (3 million acres) lying between the southern and northern highways which connect the cities of Santa Cruz and Cochabamba.

Short Comparisons;

Amboro National park; Northern & Southern Sides

The Amazonian in Amboro NP – Noel Kempf NP – Madidi NP

Eco-Tourism At
Amboro National Park

The Particularities Of The

Northern & Southern

Comparing Amboro National Park Northern & Southern

There are two main destinations in Amboro national park; Northern side and southern side.

Amboro National park North Side

The north side of the park is more Amazonian jungle and you can go deeper inside the park. The trekking is on the trails and without trails under the jungle or following some streams (always with a guide). At the north side of Amboro park there are more rivers, streams and with the standard price of a tour you get a private Spanish speaking guide, it is also possible to hire a private translator from us.

Overnight camping (Tent, sleeping bag and sleeping pad) camping gear is included in the standard price. If you take a tour of 2 Days 1 Night, 3 DD 2 NN or longer it would be possible to stay overnight more inside the jungle. You would need to carry the camping gear, your bottles of water (Also included in the standard tour price) so we recommend you to bring a big backpack to put everything inside and to have your hands free.

The landscape at the north side of Amboro is not flat and presents some hills and mountains and the trails where the roots of the plants are everywhere, sometimes you would have to cross streams stepping on slippery stones.

The main village to enter Amboro National park north side could be BuenaVista.

Amboro National Park South side

The main entrance for the south side is at Refugio Volcanes. If your departure point is the city of Santa Cruj, it would be about 2 hours away and 1.5 hours before reaching the town of Samaipata, so there is no need to get or to go through Samaipata to reach Amboro National park.

Refugio Volcanes is a private property located in the first part of Amboro national park. At this place there is a nice lodge with clean rooms to stay overnight. The standard tour does not include a private guide but it does include a Spanish speaking companion that walks with you at the trails. At Refugio Volcanes you may need to talk to the manager to get yourself into a group and arrange the trekking, although they should be looking for your to get you in a group.

At Refugio Los Volcanes most of the trails are in the mountains so most of the time the trekking is very steep.

Nowadays there have been some complaints about the presence of the owner’s dogs and horses at the trails in the forest.

The trekking with the COMPANIONS is on the trails of Refugiio Los Volcanes, you would need to hire (From Amboro Tours) a private guide to get more advantage of your time / explore new trails at this beautiful part of the park.

Amboro national Park North Side

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Ecotourism in Amboro National Park – Bolivia

About Amboro park north side entrances. Usually no many tour operators go to Amboro park north side.

Before booking a tour to the north or south side, visitors should ask details of the tour. Example the name of the entrance and if the tour is going to get into the central part of the park, this because some tour offices organise tours to some places near or towards the park but these destinations could be not Amboro park north side or south side..

During the rain season sometimes is hard to get into the park specially to the area without human settlements.

For Visitors looking to organize a tour we recommend to coordinate in advance with the company of your preference or with Amboro Tours’ office. Online booking is something with more tendency.

At La Chonta Entrance there are some Rustic Cabins and Bathrooms. Although there is no running water for the toilets or kitchen and .last year (2023) there have been a big forest fire around this entrance.

When Visitors visit the park through the others entrance in the north side of the park it is necessary to stay overnight in tents. Most of tours to Amboro National Park are to the first part of the park, where is possible to have private property. If you want to get to the second (central part) part of the park you would need to get a good tour company.

Amboro National Park South Side

During a visit of 2 days 1 night is possible to combine the South Side ( Refugio Volcanes) with Samaipata, Museum and El Fuerte or the giant ferns ). This can be done leaving the south side of Amboro after breakfast.

Comparing Amboro National Park, Madidi National And Park Noel Kempf Mercado National Park

Comparing the most representative parts of the vegetation and topography of the northern part of Amboro National Park with the jungles in Madidi N Park, there is great similarity.

Compering the Amazonian of Noel Kempff National Park to the Amazonian of Amboro Park’s north side, Amboro NP is much has more rivers and streams

What catches the attention of visitors who appreciate these places is the quality of the forest and the diversity typical of this primary forest zone.

Regarding birds, Amboro National Park contains, according to studies, more bird species than the entire country of Costa Rica. Birds in the jungle are easy to hear but difficult to see due to the density of the forest.

In mammals, this part of Amboro is rich as it contains all the species typical of the Amazon, although is hard to see big mammas in Amboro NP or Noel Kempf NP

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★★★★★ 5/5

Fantastic experience - we had a great guide and wonderful food. They went out of their way to answer our questions and to take us on a night hike because we expressed interest. It is rugged for sure, but absolutely worth it!

I had been to the South American jungles twice before, once in Ecuador and once in Peru, but this trip was definitely the best. I saw a tapir and my guide really knew about the wildlife in the region, much more so than any other guides I had had previously.

We had a great trip - wonderful food, rigorous hiking, excellent guide. Our guide was very knowledgeable about local flora and fauna, and answered our questions about land use conflicts and threats to the park. Unforgettable experience

We booked this tour last-minute and were happy we still got to go, even though the season seemed to have ended. Good contact with the owner/organization. Communication on the itinerary could have been a little better. Food was nice, even for vegetarians. Not a lot to do in the evening, so bring a book or some cards.

I had been to the South American jungles twice before, once in Ecuador and once in Peru, but this trip was definitely the best. I saw a tapir and my guide really knew about the wildlife in the region, much more so than any other guides I had had previously. I asked about very specific, niche bird species that live in Bolivia and he knew exactly where to find them and where not.

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Amboro Park North Side

Refugio Los Volcanes In Amboro Park

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Amboro Park

North Side

Amboro Park North Side tours are visits to one of the best Amazon conservation spot in the Earth. During our tours from the city of Santa Cruz , Bolivia you have the chances to get into the zone of the park where no communities or any human settlement exist.

These Amboro park tours consist mainly in trekking in the rain forest jungle and getting to breath-taking view points from top of the hills of this natural reserve. The activities of fauna observation it is also in out itineraries and to have more chances of spoting mammals we offers night hiking in this Amazonian forest.
Amboro National park has more birds species than Costa Rica and still all the mammals of the Amazonian including the Jaguar (Panthera onca) and the Andean Spectacle bear (Tremarctos ornatus) and many others animals.

For eco-tourism Amboro park north side is divided in more than two different entrance points, this could be; Mataracu, La Chonta, Macuñucu, Saguayo, Ichilo and others.

Eco-Tourism Amboro Park North Side And South Side

To Amboro park north side, usually no many tour operators / travel agencies go handle thiese tours .

Before booking a tour to the north or south side, visitors should ask details of the tour. Example the name of the entrance and if the tour is going to get into the central part of the park (After the communities), this because some tour offices organize tours to destinations near or towards the park but these destinations could be not in Amboro park north side or south side..

During the rain season sometimes is hard to get into the north side of the park to the area after the communities without human settlements.

For Visitors looking to organize a tour we recommend them to coordinate in advance with the company of your preference or with Amboro Tours office. Online booking is something with more tendency.

At La Chonta Entrance in the north side, there are some rustic cabins and bathrooms (Ask Amboro Tours if these facilities are working) last year (2023 )there was a forest fire around La Chonta.

In the following link you can see some photos of the different official entrance in Amboro Park North Side.

Amboro Park South Side

During a 2 days 1 night tour is possible to visit the south part of Amboro N. Park. And it also possible to combine it ( Refugio Volcanes) with Samaipata, Museum, Fuerte or Giant Ferns ). This combination can be done leaving the south side of Amboro after breakfast.

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A brief Program to visit Amboro National Park North Side

This program / itinerary is a brief explanation of the activities of 1,2,3 days or more in Amboro National park Noth side

1st day.- These tours to Amboro Park North Side, usually start at 8:00 a.m. in the city of Santa Cruz. If it's from Buena Vista, it would be around 9:30 a.m. - If it's from Santa Cruz, the first part of this journey lasts approximately 1.5 hours (100 km) to Buena Vista, a nearby village to Amboró National Park. In this village, we meet the coordinator of Amboro Tours and a local guide.

In Buena Vista, we switch to a 4x4 vehicle to continue along the road or a dirt road. This whole second part of the tour can last about 1 hour or 1.5 hours, totaling approximately 45 km. During this time, we must cross rivers and/or streams and at the same time the communities around the core of the park.

During the rainy season, if it has rained too much and the level of the river(s) is too high, or the bottom of the river is too soft, we may have to walk or use other means to cross the rivers or streams that are necessary to reach the camp or cabins.

Please note that if you have not hired a porter (someone to carry your backpack or belongings), you must carry yourself, your own backpack, camping equipment, water bottles, and all your belongings, from the car to to the cabins or campsite, this is the reason we ask to have a big backpack (tour of 2 days or more) or a Small back (Tours of 1D.&1N). The distance is usually about 500 meters, but if the car does not get all the way to the end of the road the distance can be farther. Please do not bring suitcases to the jungle, because the car doe not get all the way to the camping site.

From the camping site you may hike in the trails with a small backpack, water bottles and a torch.

After lunch, you can leave your large backpack to start hiking through the trails in the Amazon rainforest. It is possible to take a small backpack. Be sure to always carry your most valuable items with you, as well as water bottles and a flashlight. Whether your program includes overnight stays in cabins or tents/camping.

All hikes/trekking can be coordinated with the guide and will take place depending on the physical condition of the participants, available time, and weather conditions.

Note: Tours to the northern part of Amboro National Park consist of hiking or trekking on sometimes on stones or slippery parts, many plant roots, and possible holes.

The natural pools can be deep. So it is necessary to be in good physical condition and not to go into the water if you cannot swim, as well as not to venture alone on the trails.

The trails after the ”Linea Roja” of the park in the jungle are in the part of the park without human settlements. If you took the 1day & 0 night tour and you have arrived at these trails without delays, you will have time for a hike of approximately 3.5 hours in the Amazon rainforest, and you would be back in the city of Santa Cruz around 19H.

If your tour is 2 days & 1 night, the trekking on the first day can be approximately 3 or 4 hours plus a short night safari walking on the trails (Always with the guide). This trek is also in the Amazon rainforest. (At night, if there is no moonlight or artificial light, the trails and all the places you see are dark). During the night hike, if you pay attention, you can feel different scents of flowers/plants than during the day. Some animals choose the night to come out, so you may have more chances to see some wild animals, although it must be clear that it is very, very likely that no mammals will be seen/found. A headlamp and/or a handheld flashlight are required.

2nd day.- Usually, in tours of 2 days or more, it is possible to have an early trek of 2 hours before breakfast… and another longer walk after breakfast. The walks can be on different trails.

In 2-day tours with 1 overnight stay, lunch must be taken at the campsite to be close to the starting point.

3rd day.- When tours to Amboro National Park are 3 days 2 nights or more days, the day or days between the first and last day are used to explore further into the northern side of Amboro National Park. Even on tours of 3 days or more, there are days when you do not return to the campsite to prepare lunch. End of this tour to Amboro Park North Side.

When it is necessary or required to camp in the jungle, and the chances of rain are high, sufficient plastic is necessary to prevent water from entering the tent/campsite.

On the last day of these tours through Amboró National Park, the hike back to the vehicle is after lunch around 3:30 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. Arrival in Santa Cruz is approximately at 7:30 p.m.

Please read the terms and conditions of our services.

The only source of this brief description of these tours of 1, 2, or more days is the tour operator Amboro Tours.

Adverse weather conditions, roadblocks, and other inconveniences due to social upheavals may affect the programs described above.

Itineraries

Amboro Park North Side

From The City of Santa Cruz (2 Days 1 Night)

1st Day

At 8H00 A.M. we pass by your hotel to pick you up and commence this two days one night, Amboro Park North Side Tour, travelling in a vehicle to a small town near to Amboro National Park. This trip is on a paved road with direction northwest from the city of Santa Cruz.

The first part of driving is of approximately 100 or 120 km. It depends on which part in the north side of the park we are driving to. Once on the highway although we drive through several small towns we do not stop until we get to the small town near Amboro N park.

During the about 100 km of driving we go through Warnes just 23 kilometres from Santa Cruz. This town is known for the number of industries within its limits including Viru Viru, the most important airport of Bolivia.

The next population on our way is Montero. It is the biggest city near to Santa Cruz.On the sides of the highway we can see sugar plantation. Montero has the largest Sugar Industry in Bolivia.

Continuing our route we reach Portachuelo a small town known to be inhabited by mostly native people of the region. and its good looking women. Also this population is known to produced exquisite pork sausages and local bread.

Sometimes, on the way the vehicle that is transporting us needs to stop to refill gas. In Bolivia the gas is a lot cheaper than the gasoline or diesel, but the tank has no much capacity. In that case everyone needs to get off the vehicle for this operation. It is good opportunity to use the toilets.

Once back on the highway far on the left side horizon, we can can appreciate the mountains of our destination, Amboro National park, a nature reserve of Amazon-jungle with over half a million hectares, which act as a magnet to attract rains.

After about 2 hours in the car we should arrive to the village near Amboro National park. In this town we usually switch vehicles and meet the rest of the team, the local guide and the driver. Amboro park on the North side has five main entry points. These are; Mataracu, La Chonta, Macuñucu, Saguayo and Ichilo.

According to the previous arrangements, the weather conditions and the time available we will continue. What the visitor are looking to see and experience is always the most important and we will try to please them.

At this point is also possible to use the toilet, before we continue in a 4WD vehicle on a dirt / asphalt road. The driving on this second part of the trip may last about 40 or 20 minutes to the main river which is the border of the communities of Amboro N park.

The part of the park where the communities are is called ANMI Area Natural de Manejo Integrado)

During the raining season, we may have to cross the river walking and continue on a cart o riding a horse.

In dry season starting in March or April through November the 4WD vehicle crosses the rivers and we can drive through the communities for about 11 or 18 km (It depends on the entry point), to reach the second border of Amboro N park.

After crossing the river we start going through the communities of Amboro park to reach the “Red Line” (Second border).

The Red Line is a path opened with machetes, in parts it is visible to the naked eye. The red line or “Linea Roja”, separates the communities from the central part of the park. After this line is prohibited human settlements and / or any activity or means that harm the nature.

The exact point where the vehicle/cart/horses arrives will depend on road conditions at the time of the trip, which may vary due the season or to weather and other last minute factors. The 4WD or the cart sometimes does not cross all the rivers on the way to the cabins or to the camping site. In this case we have to cross the others rivers walking or in a canoe.

When this happens we also may have to walk about 2 or 6 km to get to the camping site or to the cabins in the jungle.

Once in the cabins or camping site, we may have our first lunch.

The cabins have two options one is with the bathroom inside, and the other with the bathroom outside.

These cabins are very rustic with the showers and toilets outside.

From the cabins or camping site , there are usually, paths (without signs), in the forest where it is possible to trek a long the trails in a great circuit that includes, more than one wonder, for people that can appreciate this environment.

Some trails generally go to view points, rivers, natural pools or streams and other beautiful spots in this Bolivian Amazon. It is usually possible to swim in these places.

On the first day the trekking in the trails into the jungle, may last 3 or 4 hours. This will depend on your physical conditions, the weather and the time available.

During all the tour we will be assisted by a guide who will explain about the lush vegetation and wildlife of the park. Visitor´s questions about this environment are welcome.

Despite the two-days trip to Amboro park is still short, taking into account the time needed to arrive and leave, it is possible to get an overview of what this natural reserve is.

Although it is clear that Amboro Tours do not guarantee at any time, the observation of any trace or the sighting of any animal, the possibilities exist. If we are “lucky” we may see more than one specie of monkey or even a jaguar.

To experience this very special environment we need to be with the utmost silence and peace of mind possible so we can have our main´s senses alerts such as the Sound, Smell and Sight.

In case of absence of sanitary facilities, ask the guide to dig a hole for you.

Overnight in the park.

2nd Day – Amboro Park North Side

If you used any tent you must undo it. Making sure to pick up all the tent´s sticks.

The idea is to start the day early and enjoy the sounds of the jungle and the fresh air of the Amazonian .In the early hours of the morning is when there is more activity of birds and animals

Breakfast time is to be accorded the night before with the guide. After or before breakfast there is the option of a 4 or 5 hour long hike, having lunch on the way.

Where there are no hiking trails sometimes we use the streams. The type of hikes are usually within the red line. And almost always vary depending on the entry point we have chosen to enter . As this is a standard itinerary we do not specify with precision the trails.The view points of Amboro National park are also a plus in these tours

As mentioned before. In two-day trips is not guaranteed the observation of any animal, because they usually have no interest in been seen by humans.

Except for occasions when some animals are in heat, or in a bad mood as it is shown sometimes by the spider monkeys. And also in the November is easy to tarantulas walking on the open path

Two days is not a long time in this place for a visitor that appreciate it or do not have trouble getting so close in contact with nature, which may also involve, ticks, mosquitoes and other insects. This depends on the place you go and the time of the year.

The encounter with the vehicle to take us back is usually the scheduled for 14H or15:00 hours. The guide will let you know the time.

We walk out to where we left the vehicle to return on same way we came and then continue to the city of Santa Cruz.

End of our services. Thanks.

Please Read The Terms and Conditions of our Services

Likewise, remember that this tour can become an adventure where mishaps can happen, which is why it is necessary to have an exploring and adventurous spirit.

we have created this Amboro park tours and we are the only original source of this Itinerary

Amboró Tours also offers longer tours to this destination.

Adverse climatology conditions or social unrest can change the original itinerary.

1 Days 0 Nights North side

La Chonta Tours

At 8H00 A.M. we pass by your hotel to pick you up and commence the tour travelling in a vehicle to a small town near to Amboro National Park. At this place we usually we meet the guide and switch to a 4WD car.

This trip is on a paved road with direction northwest from the city of Santa Cruz.The first part of driving is of approximately 100 or 120 km. It depends on which part in the north side of the park we are driving to. Once on the highway although we drive through several small towns we do not stop until we get to the small town near Amboro N park.

During the about 100 km of driving we go through Warnes just 23 kilometres from Santa Cruz. This town is known for the number of industries within its limits including Viru Viru, the most important airport of Bolivia.

The next population on our way is Montero. It is the biggest city near to Santa Cruz.On the sides of the highway we can see sugar plantation. Montero has the largest Sugar Industry in Bolivia.

Sometimes, on the way the vehicle that is transporting us needs to stop to refill gas. In Bolivia the gas is a lot cheaper than the gasoline or diesel, but the tank has no much capacity. In that case everyone needs to get off the vehicle for this operation. It is good opportunity to use the toilets.

Once back on the highway Far on the left side horizon, we can we can appreciate the mountains of Amboro National park a nature reserve of over half a million hectares, Amazon jungle, which act as a magnet to attract rain.

When we arrive to the village near Amboro National park the guide.will be waiting for us the rest of the team that will make this trip possible.

The Amboro tours on the North side can go to five main entry points. These are; Mataracu, La Chonta, Macuñucu,Saguayo and Ichilo.

Some official entry points are more complicated than others. But all are located at about the same distance from the city of Santa Cruz. The closer would be Saguayo and La Chonta the farther is Ichilo.

When the trips o tours are only for one day the entrance to Amboro park usually has to be La Chonta, Because it is a bit closer than the others.

From the meeting point with the rest of the team, we will begin the another part of this trip in a 4WD vehicle on a dirt or asphalt road. This second part of the trip last about 40 minutes or 1 1/2 hours depending on how far is possible to get in the car and which entry point we are driving to.

In dry season starting in March or April through November the 4×4 vehicle gets all the way to the Red Line. During the raining season it could change.

Usually the first river to cross is Surutu. Which is the border of the park.

During the raining season, we may have to cross the river walking and continue on a cart o riding a horse.

The Red Line is a path opened with machetes, in parts it is visible to the naked eye. The red line or “Linea Roja”, separates the communities from the central part of the park. After this line is prohibited human settlements and / or any activity or means that harm the nature.

After crossing the river we start going through the communities of Amboro park to reach the “Red Line”.

This park is where hundreds of streams and rivers start.

During this tour we will be assisted by a guide who will explain about the lush vegetation and wildlife of the park. Visitor questions about this environment are welcome.

The tours to Amboro National park sometimes does not include visits to waterfalls, but during the trekking is possible to live a great experience in the Amazon with a real rain forest that contains a immense variety of living beings.

To experience this very special environment we need to be with the utmost silence and peace of mind possible so we can have our main´s senses alerts such as the Sound, Smell and Sight.

Despite the one-day trip to the Amboro park is short, taking into account the time needed to arrive and leave the park. In a one day you can get a good overview of what this natural reserve

After this wonderful and unforgettable visit to Amboro National Park, we walk back to where we left the vehicle. and then continue to the city of Santa Cruz.

End of our services. Thanks.

La Chonta Tours

Please Read The Terms and Conditions of our Services.

We have created this Amboro park tours and we are the only original source of this Itinerary. Amboró Tours also offers longer tours to this destination.

Likewise, remember that this tour can become an adventure where mishaps can happen, which is why it is necessary to have an exploring and adventurous spirit.

Adverse climatology conditions or social unrest can change the original itinerary.

From The City of Santa Cruz (3 Days 2 Night)

1st Day

At 8H00 A.M. we pass by your hotel to pick you up and commence this version of our Amboro Park North Side, travelling in a vehicle to a small town near to Amboro National Park. This trip is on a paved road with direction northwest from the city of Santa Cruz.

The first part of driving is of approximately 100 or 120 km. It depends on which part in the north side of the park we are driving to. Once on the highway although we drive through several small towns we do not stop until we get to the small town near Amboro N park.

During the about 100 km of driving we go through Warnes just 23 kilometres from Santa Cruz. This town is known for the number of industries within its limits including Viru Viru, the most important airport of Bolivia

The next population on our way is Montero. It is the biggest city near to Santa Cruz.On the sides of the highway we can see sugar plantation. Montero has the largest Sugar Industry in Bolivia.

Continuing our route we reach Portachuelo a small town known to be inhabited by mostly native people of the region. and its good looking women. Also this population is known to produced exquisite pork sausages and local bread

Sometimes, on the way the vehicle that is transporting us needs to stop to refill gas. In Bolivia the gas is a lot cheaper than the gasoline or diesel, but the tank has no much capacity. In that case everyone needs to get off the vehicle for this operation. It is good opportunity to use the toilets

Once back on the highway far on the left side horizon, we can can appreciate the mountains of our destination, Amboro National park, a nature reserve of Amazon-jungle with over half a million hectares, which act as a magnet to attract rains.

After about 2 hours in the car we should arrive to the village near Amboro National park. In this town we usually switch vehicles and meet the rest of the team, the local guide and the driver. Amboro park on the North side has five main entry points. These are; Mataracu, La Chonta, Macuñucu,Saguayo and Ichilo.

According to the previous arrangements, the weather conditions and the time available we will continue. What the visitor are looking to see and experience is always the most important and we will try to please them.

At this point is also possible to use the toilet, before we continue in a 4WD vehicle on a dirt / asphalt road. The driving on this second part of the trip may last about 40 or 20 minutes to the main river which is the border of the communities of Amboro N park.

The part of the park where the communities are is called ANMI Area Natural de Manejo Integrado)

During the raining season, we may have to cross the river walking and continue on a cart o riding a horse.

In dry season starting in March or April through November the 4WD vehicle crosses the rivers and we can drive through the communities for about 11 or 18 km (It depends on the entry point), to reach the second border of Amboro N park.

After crossing the river we start going through the communities of Amboro park to reach the “Red Line” (Second border).

The Red Line is a path opened with machetes, in parts it is visible to the naked eye. The red line or “Linea Roja”, separates the communities from the central part of the park. After this line is prohibited human settlements and / or any activity or means that harm the nature.

The exact point where the vehicle/cart/horses arrives will depend on road conditions at the time of the trip, which may vary due the season or to weather and other last minute factors. The 4WD or the cart sometimes does not cross all the rivers on the way to the cabins or to the camping site. In this case we have to cross the others rivers walking or in a canoe

When this happens we also may have to walk about 2 or 6 km to get to the camping site or to the cabins in the jungle

Once in the cabins or camping site, we may have our first lunch.

The cabins have two options one is with the bathroom inside, and the other with the bathroom outside.

These cabins are very rustic with the showers and toilets outside

From the cabins or camping site , there are usually, paths (without signs), in the forest where it is possible to trek a long the trails in a great circuit that includes, more than one wonder, for people that can appreciate this environment.

Some trails generally go to view points, rivers, natural pools or streams and other beautiful spots in this Bolivian Amazon. It is usually possible to swim in these places.

To experience this very special environment we need to be with the utmost silence and peace of mind possible so we can have our main´s senses alerts such as the Sound, Smell and Sight.

On the first day the trekking in the trails into the jungle, may last 3 or 4 hours. This will depend on your physical conditions, the weather and the time available. During all the tour we will be assisted by a guide who will explain about the lush vegetation and wildlife of the park. Visitor´s questions about this environment are welcome.

Despite the three-days trip to Amboro park is still short, taking into account the time needed to arrive and leave, it is possible to get an overview of what this natural reserve is.

Although it is clear that Amboro Tours do not guarantee at any time, the observation of any trace or the sighting of any animal, the possibilities exist. If we are “lucky” we may see more than one specie of monkey or even a jaguar.

At night before or after dinner we will also have the opportunity (optional) for a short expedition to try observe some wildlife activity. Please remind this to the guide. In case of absence of sanitary facilities, ask the guide to dig a hole for you. Overnight in the park

2nd Day – Amboro Park North Side

During these Amboro Park Tours, the idea is to start the day early and enjoy the sounds of the jungle and the fresh air of the Amazonian .In the very early hours of the morning is when there is more activity of birds and animals

All the trekking should be talk the night before at dinner time. But usually during the tours of 3 days, the guide plans a long trek after the breakfast on the 2nd day, and lunch is some where deep in the jungle. Please make sure you take with you enough water a flashlight/torch, raincoat and a sweater, because the return time to the camping site or to the cabins can be late. When ever you do not feel well please tell the guide about it

3rd Day – Amboro Park North Side

If you used any tent we must undo it. Making sure to pick up all the tent´s sticks.

Breakfast time should be also accorded with the guide the night before.

This day before breakfast a 2 hours trekking is a good idea. And then After breakfast another walk in the jungle. Where there are no hiking trails sometimes we use the streams. The hikes are usually within the red line. And almost always vary depending on the entry point we have chosen to enter. As this is a standard itinerary we do not specify with precision the trails

As mentioned before. We not guaranteed the observation of any animal, because they usually have no interest in been seen by humans. Except for occasions when some animals are in heat, or in a bad mood as it is shown sometimes by the spider monkeys. And also in the November is easy to see tarantulas walking on the open paths

Three days is a good numbers of days to visit the park. That is if you do not mind the uncomfortable of the jungle. And it should not be a problem for a visitor that appreciate the Amazonian or do not have trouble getting so close in contact with nature, which may also involve, ticks, mosquitoes and other insects. The presence of these insects depends on the place you go and the time of the year

Depending upon the entrance, there are circuits to waterfalls , natural pools in the jungle. The only way to get to these places is trekking. This impenetrable greenery seems never to end.

Where there are no hiking trails we use the streams. The type of hikes are usually within the red line. And almost always vary depending on the entry point we have chosen to enter . As this is a standard itinerary we do not specify with precision the trails.

In order to visit this place you need to be in a good physical conditions.

After this wonderful and unforgettable experience, we will walk back to the place where we left our vehicle in order to return to the city of Santa Cruz at about 19 Hours.

End of the tour to Amboro Park North Side.

Please Read The Terms and Conditions of our Services

we have created this Amboro park tours itinerary and we are the only original source of it.

Amboró Tours also offers Shorter or longer tours to this destination.

Adverse climatology conditions or social unrest can change the original itinerary.

Remember that this itinerary can vary or not be fulfilled in its entirety by climate factors and/or the conditions of the ways and rivers or water streams.

Likewise, remember that thes Amboro park tours can become an adventure where mishaps can happen, which is why it is necessary to have an exploring and adventurous spirit.

Remember that nothing should be removed from the park (plants or seeds)

If you are about to Book

Please read these details carefully before booking

Amboro Park North Side, sometimes (rarely) we have to change the entrance point to Amboro national park due to weather conditions or road blockage.

Please take a look to our brief standard itinerary for 1, 2 or 3 days tour to Amboro National park north side:

Please note that ATMs or banks will not provide you with US dollars.

Bring only the things you are going to need in the park.

(Items we suggest you to bring) Please read carefully these lists. Do not forget to bring you ORIGINAL passport/s or valid document in Bolivia, this is in case of police control down the road. Or at any other moment.

If you are staying overnight in community’s RUSTICS cabins you would not need any camping gear. Although these cabins have sheets, mosquito’s net and blankets, you may want to bring your own sleeping bag. (These cabins are managed by the community.) Also please bring your own toilet paper and towel. It is necessary to bring a big backpack if your tour is for 2 days or more, because you need to carry your bottles of water and your belongings from/to the car to the cabins or camping site ( You never leave alone your valuable items not even in the cabins) Having your hands free during trekking is important.

How much does it cost?

prices

(In North American dollars / Per person)

Overnight in Camping

The prices Includes

Down town pickup /Drop off, Meals- (Ask for details)Transport – Local Spanish speaking guide – Bottled water – Camping / Tents Rustic cabins to stay overnight. Trekking in the jungle paths and some short night trekking also.

It does NOT include

• Entrance fee (Bs 100.- per person)
•Airport or Bus terminal Transfers
•Any other item not mentioned in the including list.

More visitors in a group means better prices per person

We may have more people to join you. If this is the case the cost per person is cheaper. But it is NOT always for sure, because the other possible visitors some times have not paid yet.

Please read really carefully our terms and conditions of our services

(If you confirm this tour you would need to sign our Terms & Conditions, when you meet us)

Usually to book a tour you need to pay a part of the cost of the tour in advance. But if you are booking one day before or on the last minute / booking on line, you have to pay the whole cost of the service when the driver goes to pick you up. It necessary to pay in cash. In Bs ( BoB) or $ (North American dollars)..

Although you can pay the downpayment with credit cards through Tab the balance needs to be paid in cash BoB or USD

A way to confirm a tour to Amboro Park North Side , in advance is with a $ 50 or $ 100.- down payment. If Western Union is fine with you we have to send you the info for the money transfer, or we can send a link for Tab. It also con be done through bank transfers. But the bank’s commissions can be higher. In you are in Bolivia a bank deposit is possible without paying any commissions.

3 Days 2 Nights

$ 220

- 2 visitors

$ 180

- 4 visitors

2 Days 1 Night

$ 159

- 2 visitors

$ 120

- 4 visitors

1 Days 0 Night

$ 120

- 2 visitors

$ 77

- 4 visitors

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North side of Amboro park

The Tours Includes

Includes:

Hotel Pick up & Drop off in down town Santa Cruz city.
Private transportation from Santa Cruz city – Amboro N. Park – Santa Cruz city.
Over night in camping / tents
Camping gear ; Sleeping pad, Sleeping bag, A tent.
Guide – Spanish Speaking ( Translator available with an extra cost).
Bottled Water
Meals.
Hikes an average of 4 hours per day.
Night Safari on foot with torches.

Does not Includes:

Entrance fee Bs 100.- per person.
Snacks.
Special Medicines
Bilingual guide.
Any item not mentioned in Includes.
Alcoholic drinks.
Accident insurance.

Recommendations

Read the terms and conditions of the tour.
Read the list of things to bring for the tour.

Others

It is forbidden to transport and / or use of drugs according to Bolivian laws.
Adverse weather conditions can change the original program.
Social Convulsions can affect the original itinerary.

What To Bring

(DO NOT BRINGS THINGS YOU MAY DO NOT NEED)

1 Day 0 Nights

Sunscreen.
A Cap or a Hat ( No to be used under the trees or branches).
Sun Glasses.
A Warm Sweater.
Raincoat.
Swimsuit ( You may not have time to use it in one day tours).
Insect Repellents.
Long-sleeved shirt- Pants Light colour.
Mosquitoes are especially attracted by dark colour.
Passport (Original) Or identifications documents valid in Bolivia.
Plastic bags to protect whatever you do not want to get wet.
Trekking Shoes or others proper Shoes.
Bring your own medication for your personal needs.
Personal items you may need
Extra food, cookies or sweets of your choice.

2 or more days – (Besides the items for 1 Day)

Toilet paper, Towel and others personal items.
Trekking shoes, A pair of sandals and/or light shoes to walk in streams or rivers.
A hand torch Hand & head lamp with enough batteries.
Enough cloth. And a pair of trousers. It should become shorts and dry fast.

Recommendations

Follow the guide’s instructions.
Do not explore on your own.
Do not touch any insect or reptile.
Protect things you want to keep dry by putting them in plastic bags.
Do not litter. Including cigarette butts.
Be careful about SLIPPING and falling, when crossing the rivers and streams or by the natural swimming pools.
Do not jump from place to place.
Do not smoke or light Candles inside the tents.
Do not lift any rocks or logs.
Do not litter.
In the natural places where you take a bath do not use shampoo or soap.

Tropical Diseases.- To minimize the risk of malaria, or a tropical disease we.

Strongly recommend the use of long sleeved shirts and pants. During both day and night, and the use of repellents.

Positive Thinking.- When travelling in Bolivia, particularly to remote areas, keep in mind that you are travelling in sparsely populated areas where few people go.

We suggest you a positive mental approach to relax, keep an open mind.

Deodorant.- Try not to bring to the forest strong odor substances Keep In Mind: The changing weather can affect your future plans.

It is prohibited to hunt or capture any animal species or extract plants
You have to carry your camping gear and water. And you may have to help the guide With 1 or 3 kilos. Unless you have paid for a porter.
Likewise, remember that this tour can become an adventure where mishaps can happen, which is why it is necessary to have an exploring and adventurous spirit.

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★★★★★ 5/5

Fantastic experience - we had a great guide and wonderful food. They went out of their way to answer our questions and to take us on a night hike because we expressed interest. It is rugged for sure, but absolutely worth it!

I had been to the South American jungles twice before, once in Ecuador and once in Peru, but this trip was definitely the best. I saw a tapir and my guide really knew about the wildlife in the region, much more so than any other guides I had had previously.

We had a great trip - wonderful food, rigorous hiking, excellent guide. Our guide was very knowledgeable about local flora and fauna, and answered our questions about land use conflicts and threats to the park. Unforgettable experience

We booked this tour last-minute and were happy we still got to go, even though the season seemed to have ended. Good contact with the owner/organization. Communication on the itinerary could have been a little better. Food was nice, even for vegetarians. Not a lot to do in the evening, so bring a book or some cards.

I had been to the South American jungles twice before, once in Ecuador and once in Peru, but this trip was definitely the best. I saw a tapir and my guide really knew about the wildlife in the region, much more so than any other guides I had had previously. I asked about very specific, niche bird species that live in Bolivia and he knew exactly where to find them and where not.

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Refugio Los Volcanes

In Amboro Park

Refugio Los Volcanes In Amboro Park is located in the ANMI (Integrated Management NaturaArea) of Amboro Park South side it has a height of about 800 meters on sea level. Refugio Los Volcanes which is a touristic complex with forest and many trails for trekking.

Santa Cruz city is not far, In Kilometres Refugio Volcanes or Refugio Los Volcanes is about 90 way. .The trips to this destination start leaving the city at about 8H to take the old road to Cochabamba. It is about two hours by car on asphalted road and about half hour up hill on a dirt road. Then the passangers have to switch cars at entrance of Refugio Volcanes to go down hill to reach the lodge in about 20 more minutes.

Amboro National Park, is a large wilderness of one and a half million acres that straddles the eastern foothills of the Andean mountains in the Department of Santa Cruz, Bolivia. It lies exactly at the point where the Andean cordillera turns abruptly north-west, and continues towards southern Peru. After having run 3,000 miles due north from Tierra del Fuego.

This elbow and its low-lying hinterland is the meeting point of four very different geographical zones, the southern rim of the Amazona basin (with its humid tropical forest) the western edge of the brasilian shield (with its sub-tropical deciduous forest) limit of the temperate woodland ofh the Chaco and the very diverse subtropical and temparate forest of the Andean mountains themselves. It is not surprising then to find that the park contains eleven Holdridge Life Zones (the same as the whole of Costa Rica) from the warn humid forest of the low lands to the cactus deserts adn cloud forestof the uplands

Itineraries

Refugio Los Volcanes In Amboro Park Tours

From The City of Santa Cruz (2 Days 1 Night)

1st Day

We pick you up at 8:00 A M to drive you to Refugio Los Volcanes in Amboro National Park. All this highway is asphalted up to a secondary road near our destination.

After about 2 hours and 79 Km we reach the village of Bermejo. From this place we take a dirt road entirely uphill for about 4 km. Until we stop at the entrance of Refugio Volcanes or “Reja Verde” at about 900 Mt on sea level

From this point we switch to a 4WD vehicle to go downhill on a narrow road. The vehicle for this path is usually smaller than the one we have used so far.

We arrive to the lodge after about 20 minutes on the vehicle. This place is a plain spot surrounded by large sandstone mountains

In the Lodge the visitors are accommodated in their private Doble or Twins rooms with private bathrooms and showers.

After your accommodation at your room/s, If you have hired a private guide with your travel agent/tour operator he/she will coordinate with you all the trekking.

If you only have the standard package with a companion you may have to join some others visitors for the trekking.
In this case you should look for the manager of Refugio Volcanes to coordinate your trekking with a companion. If you have any problem getting a hold of the manager, you should look for the companion for the trekking. In case you can not get in touch with one of them, please call or text your tour operator. Wi Fi is able in Refugio Volcanes.

Make sure you take enough water with you from the serf service provider.

All the Hikes in the morning or in the afternoon and evening should be remembered to the people in charge of in of Refugio Volcanes

If if you are vegetarian or you have any allergies to any kind of meals please advice of this to the your tour operator.

About the time of dinner, lunch or breakfast on the . Please coordinate with the persons in charge of Refugio Volcanes or with your guide.

2nd Day

If you paid for the standard package with a companion for the trekking al please coordinate with the people in charge of in of Refugio Volcanes.

If you have a private guide and your visit to Refugio Los Volcanes is for 2 days 1 night or more, this day you may have breakfast very early in the morning and your guide can ask for the lunch to go, so you do not have to get back to the lodge for lunch. This way you may get more time in the jungle.

Some trails go all the ways to the Red Line of Amboro National park. There are others trails very uphill also. Please ask your guide or trekking-companion about it.

In Refugio Volcan there are many trails some last about one hour others may last about three hours.

We strongly recommend you to hire a private guide with Amboro Tours It could makes the difference.

In the trails during the hikes usually is possible to see hundreds of different plants, fungus, many birds, insects an sometimes mammals.

Near the lodge there is this small waterfall within a few minutes walking distance from the main lodge in case you want to just to relax before getting back to your hotel in the city.

At approximately 16:00 hours, the vehicle responsible to take the visitors out of Refugio Los Volcanes and up to the “Reja Verde” will have to be ready.

The other vehicle that will bring you back to the city of Santa Cruz will be waiting at 16H30

We will be getting to Santa Cruz about 18:30 hours

End of ourTours To Refugio Los Volcanes Amboro National Park Park.

Amboro Tours is the only original source of this Itinerary

Amboro Tours also offers tours of more days at this destination.

Adverse weather conditions or social upheaval can change the original itinerary

From the City of Santa Cruz (1 Days 0 Nights)

Your private guide and the driver will Pick you up 8H00 to binging your tour to Refugio Los Volcanes In Amboro Park.
After about 2 hours of driving you leave the main highway to start an uphill dirt road ride for about 4 km to the entrance of Refugio Los Volcanes.

Then you switch cars to go down hill to the lodge of Refugio Los Volcanes. This ride takes about 20 minutes.

Your private guide will tell you the options of paths for your first trekking. This may last about 2 or 3 hours.

If you would like the guide could ask for the lunch to go.

If take your lunch to go you may have chances to explore others paths.

Or you can have lunch at the dining room of Refugio Los Volcanes.

Also you may have the option to enjoy a bath in a natural pool of a waterfall near by.

At about 16H30 you are going up in a car back to the entrance of Refugio Los Volcanes.
After switching vehicles you will have transfer to the city of Santa Cruz.
Drop off at your hotel at about 19H00
End of your 1 day 0 night tour to Refugio Los Volcanes.

From The City of Santa Cruz (3 Days 2 Night)

1st Day

We pick you up at 8:00 A M to drive you on a highway Refugio Los VolcanesIn Amboro Park . All this highway is asphalted

After about 2 hours and 79 Km we reach the village of Bermejo. From this place we take a dirt road entirely uphill for about 4 km. Until we stop at the entrance of Refugio Volcanes or “Reja Verde” at about 900 Mt on sea level

From this point we switch to a 4WD vehicle to go downhill on a narrow road. The vehicle for this path is usually smaller than the one we have used so far.

We arrive to the lodge after about 20 minutes on the vehicle. This place is a plain spot surrounded by large sandstone mountains

In the Lodge the visitors are accommodated in their private Doble or Twins rooms with private bathrooms and showers.

After your accommodation at your room/s, If you have hired a private guide with your travel agent/tour operator he/she will coordinate with you all the trekking. If you only have the standard package with a companion you may have to join some others visitors for the trekking.
In this case you should look for the manager of Refugio Volcanes to coordinate your trekking with a companion. If you have any problem getting a hold of the manager, you should look for the companion for the trekking. In case you can not get in touch with one of them, please call or text your tour operator. Wi Fi is able in Refugio Volcanes.

Make sure you take enough water with you from the serfservice provider.

In the trails during the hikes usually is possible to see hundreds of different plants, fungus, many birds, insects an sometimes mammals.

About the time for dinner, lunch or breakfast on the 2nd day, 3er. Please coordinate with the persons in charge of Refugio Volcane or with your private guide.

If if you are vegetarian or you have any allergies to any kind of meals please advice of this to the your tour operator.

2nd Day

If your visit to Refugio Los Volcanes is for 3 days 2 nights or more, this day you may have breakfast very early in the moning and your guide (In case you have one) can get the lunch to go, so you do not have to get back to the lodge to eat. This way you may get more time in the jungle.

On these trails you may see monkeys and birds, but we do not guarantee it

Some trails go all the ways to the Red Line of Amboro National park. There are others trails very uphill also. Please ask your guide or trekking-companion about it.

In Refugio Volcan there are many trails some last about one hour others may last about three hours.

At night is also possible to have a short walk in some trails to have more chances of wildlife.

3rd Day

You may have some more trekking after breakfast on a different paths or you can relax by the waterfall near by the lodge.

Near the lodge there is this small waterfall within a few minutes walking distance from the main lodge.

We strongly recommend you to hire a private guide with Amboro Tours It could makes the difference.

At approximately 16:00 hours, the vehicle responsible to take the visitors out of Refugio Los Volcanes and up to the “Reja Verde” will have to be ready.

The other vehicle that will bring you back to the city of Santa Cruz will be waiting at 16H30

We will be getting to Santa Cruz about 18:30 hours

End of our Refugio Los Volcanes In Amboro Park tour.

Amboro Tours is the only original source of this Itinerary

Amboro Tours also offers tours of more days at this destination.

Adverse weather conditions or social upheaval can change the original itinerary

2 Days 1 Night (Combination Samaipata and Refugio Los Volcanes)

1st Day

The tour to Refugio Los Volcanes In Amboro Park starts at 8H00, we pick you up to drive you on a highway to this beautiful destination. All this highway is asphalted.

After about 2 hours and 79 Km we reach the village of Bermejo. From this place we take a dirt road entirely uphill for about 4 km. Until we stop at the entrance of Refugio Volcanes or “Reja Verde” at about 900 Mt on sea level

From this point we switch to a 4WD vehicle to go downhill on a narrow road. The vehicle for this path is usually smaller than the one we have used so far.

We arrive to the lodge after about 20 minutes on the vehicle. This place is a plain spot surrounded by large sandstone mountains.

In the Lodge the visitors are accommodated in their private Doble or Twins rooms with private bathrooms and showers.

After your accommodation at your room/s, If you have hired a private guide with your travel agent/tour operator he/she will coordinate with you all the trekking.

If you only have the standard package with a companion you may have to join some others visitors for the trekking.
In this case you should look for the manager of Refugio Volcanes to coordinate your trekking with a companion. If you have any problem getting a hold of the manager, you should look for the companion for the trekking. In case you can not get in touch with one of them, please call or text your tour operator. Wi Fi is able in Refugio Volcanes.

Make sure you take enough water with you from the serf service provider.

All the Hikes in the morning or in the afternoon and evening should be remembered to the people in charge of in of Refugio Volcanes.

If if you are vegetarian or you have any allergies to any kind of meals please advice of this to the your tour operator.

About the time of dinner, lunch or breakfast on the . Please coordinate with the persons in charge of Refugio Volcanes or with your guide.

2nd Day

After or before breakfast, if you wish, a short hike should be done. If you did not hire a private guide you would need to coordinate this with the people in charge of Refugio Volcanes.

If you get up early you should have the time for some more trekking.

Some trails go all the ways to the Red Line of Amboro National park. There are others trails very uphill also. Please ask your guide or trekking-companion about it.

We strongly recommend you to hire a private guide with Amboro Tours It could makes the difference.

In the trails during the hikes usually is possible to see hundreds of different plants, fungus, many birds, insects an sometimes mammals.

Near the lodge there is this small waterfall within a few minutes walking distance from the main lodge in case you want to just to relax before departing out of Refugio Los Volcanes.

Please, if you do not have a private guide remenber the manager for Refugio Volcanes to drive you out of Refugio Volcanes at 9H30 toward the “Reja Verde” where the other vehicle should be waiting to take you to Samaipata.

Samaipata is a town in a valley at 1600 meters on sea level with 4500 inhabitants. Its has a temperate climate.

In Samaipata is possible to visit the museum which exhibits pottery objects of the cultures Moxo-Collas, Chane and Yncas.

Lunch is in a restaurant by the main square of Samaipata

If we still have time available we can visit “Cuevas” to get near a waterfall after a short walk

Upon ending this interesting visit to el Fuerte of Samaipata we return to the city of Santa Cruz at about 19:00 hours.

Once in Santa Cruz we take you to your hotel

End of our Tours To Refugio Los Volcanes In Amboro Park and Samaipata.

Please read our Terms and Conditions.

Amboro Tours is the only original source of this Itinerary

Amboro Tours also offers tours of more days at these destinations.

Adverse weather conditions or social upheaval can change the original itinerary.

Refugio Los Volcanes In Amboro Park Infrastructure

Infrastructure of Refugio Los Volcanes In Amboro Park: colonial style lodge, spacious lawn and lounging areas with a spectacular view for enjoying your favorite book.

Refugio Volcanes Tours.- Capacity: 12 guests. Six double rooms each with private bath surrounded by an exuberant landscape and the cry of the wild.
Meals: Combination of international, national and vegetarian dishes.
Modern bathrooms and hot showers.
Potable water and solar/hydro-powered electricity system.
Small library, bar, and shop of essential supplies for the jungle explorer.
Refugio Volcanes Tours.- Integral, environmentally friendly waste management.
Refugio Volcanes Tours..- Capacity for small workshops and conferences.
4WD Jeep for transport.

Refugio Los Volcanes In Amboro Park – Activities

Activities.- A trail system of 15 km that covers all the different habitat types.

Exploring the forest with local guides.
Observing birds (over 200 species), monkeys, butterflies, frogs and many other fascinating critters.
Enjoying beautiful orchids and bromeliads.
Moon walks observing the jungle night life.
Relaxing in hammocks.
Refreshing baths in naturals pools formed by the
Waterfalls of the Elvira Creek.

Information About The Trails Grade Of Difficulty Refugio Los Volcanes In Amboro Park

LORO Trail – Moderate to Difficult (3 Hours)
The start of this trail is located 200 meters before reaching the main lodge. Initially, the path through the forest is flat, following the river. During this part of the journey, you have the best chance to see monkeys and parrots. The route then returns to the rocky and steep slope of the southern valley, where you’ll walk while observing rocks covered with bromeliads and many sunbathing lizards. It’s also common to see some condors circling around the reddish cliffs of the valley. The view is beautiful, with dramatic vistas from various viewpoints. The trail continues along the slope back to the main entrance road.

CONDOR Trail – Moderate (2 – 3 Hours) Tours To Refugio Volcanes
This trail starts right next to the restaurant and crosses several rivers before reaching a wide area with huge Bibosi trees. It continues with a fairly demanding 20-minute uphill climb through the humid jungle. The reward is a wonderful panoramic view of the lodge and its surroundings. During the descent, pay attention to the mountains on the other side of the lodge, as it’s very common to see condors soaring there.

AMBORÓ Trail – Moderate to Difficult (3 – 5 Hours)
This trail begins next to the restaurant. The first part follows the route of the Orchid and Coffee trails before delving deeper into the jungle. Be prepared to get your feet wet, depending on the water level of the Elvira River, which you’ll cross multiple times. You might frequently come across traces of larger mammals like pumas and jaguars on the trail. You’ll encounter several incredible waterfalls with natural pools along the way, where you can cool off and even enjoy a picnic. The return to the lodge is along the same route.

ORQUIDEAS Trail – Very Easy (0.5 – 1 Hour)
This short loop starts next to the restaurant and is suitable for all levels. The route crosses the Elvira River several times, making it fun for children who will find various opportunities to play and splash in the water. You can see orchids during the walk, especially between the months of June and November.

TRES CASCADAS Trail – Easy (0.5 – 1 Hour)
This trail begins next to the restaurant and takes you to three beautiful nearby waterfalls. When the water level allows, you can swim in the natural pools.

SIRARI Trail – Moderate (3 Hours)
This fairly flat trail starts at the restaurant. It follows the Orchid Trail before taking a detour that leads towards Amboró National Park. A picturesque waterfall marks the end of this route, an ideal place to take a break before returning.

BOSQUE SECO Trail – Moderate to Difficult (3 – 4 Hours)
The trail starts with a difficult and steep 2-kilometer climb from the main access road to Cafetal. Here, you turn right and venture into the jungle on a narrow path. You’ll be shaded by lush trees for most of the way, with occasional views of the lodge below. Then, in the last section, you’ll descend, following the Elvira River and connecting to the Tres Cascadas Trail, which passes by the waterfalls near the restaurant.

CUMBRE Trail – Very Difficult (4 – 5 Hours)
This trail begins on the main access road and initially follows the Loro Trail. Then, you take a left turn where a steep and demanding 2-hour ascent begins. At the summit, an incredible and dazzling 360° view awaits. This trail is only recommended for individuals in excellent physical condition due to its rigor and difficulty.

tour details

Refugio Los Volcanes In Amboro Park Tours

The Tours Includes

Includes:

Hotel Pick up & Drop off in down town Santa Cruz city
Over night in a Lodge at Refugio Volcanes in Amboro park.
Local Spanish speaking companion for the trekking. If you want to get more advantage of your time in the trails WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU TO hire (from Amboro Tours) a private guide, he/she would ride with you from the city of Santa Cruz. The standard package is with a local companion for the trekking in Refugio Volcanes and usually the trekking is with more visitors.
Meals
Water

Does not Includes:

Snacks
Special Medicines
Bilingual guide
Any item not mentioned in Includes
Alcoholic drinks
Trekking accident insurance

Recommendations

Read the terms and conditions of this tour before paying.
Read the list of things to bring.

Others

It is forbidden to transport and / or use of drugs according to Bolivian laws.
Adverse weather conditions can change the original program.
Social Convulsions can affect the original itinerary.

What To Bring

(DO NOT BRINGS THINGS YOU MAY DO NOT NEED)

1 Day 0 Nights

Sunscreen.
A Cap or a Hat ( No to be used under the trees or branches).
Sun Glasses.
A Warm Sweater.
Raincoat.
Swimsuit
Insect Repellents.
Long-sleeved shirt- Pants Light colour Mosquitoes are especially attracted by dark colour.
Passport (Original) Or identifications documents valid in Bolivia.
Plastic bags to protect whatever you do not want to get wet.
Trekking Shoes or others proper Shoes.
Bring your own medication for your personal needs.
Personal items you may need
Extra food, cookies or sweets of your choice.
A pair of Sandals and/or light Shoes to walk in streams or riversA hand torch Hand & head lamp with enough batteries.
Enough cloth a pair of trousers. It should become shorts and dry fast.It may rain and the cloths may get wet with water.

Recommendations

Follow the guide’s instructions.
Do not explore on your own.
Do not touch any insect or reptile.
Protect things you want to keep dry by putting them in plastic bags.
Do not litter. Including cigarette butts.
Be careful about SLIPPING and falling, when crossing the rivers and streams or by the natural swimming pools.
Do not jump from place to place.
Do not smoke or light Candles inside the tents.
Do not lift any rocks or logs.
Do not litter.
In the natural places where you take a bath do not use shampoo or soap.

Tropical Diseases.- To minimize the risk of malaria, or a tropical disease we.

Strongly recommend the use of long sleeved shirts and pants. During both day and night, and the use of repellents.

Positive Thinking.- When travelling in Bolivia, particularly to remote areas, keep in mind that you are travelling in sparsely populated areas where few people go.

We suggest you a positive mental approach to relax, keep an open mind.

Deodorant.- Try not to bring to the forest strong odor substances Keep In Mind: The changing weather can affect your future plans.

It is prohibited to hunt or capture any animal species or extract plants
You have to carry your camping gear and water. And you may have to help the guide With 1 or 3 kilos. Unless you have paid for a porter.
Likewise, remember that this tour can become an adventure where mishaps can happen, which is why it is necessary to have an exploring and adventurous spirit.

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★★★★★ 5/5

Fantastic experience - we had a great guide and wonderful food. They went out of their way to answer our questions and to take us on a night hike because we expressed interest. It is rugged for sure, but absolutely worth it!

I had been to the South American jungles twice before, once in Ecuador and once in Peru, but this trip was definitely the best. I saw a tapir and my guide really knew about the wildlife in the region, much more so than any other guides I had had previously.

We had a great trip - wonderful food, rigorous hiking, excellent guide. Our guide was very knowledgeable about local flora and fauna, and answered our questions about land use conflicts and threats to the park. Unforgettable experience

We booked this tour last-minute and were happy we still got to go, even though the season seemed to have ended. Good contact with the owner/organization. Communication on the itinerary could have been a little better. Food was nice, even for vegetarians. Not a lot to do in the evening, so bring a book or some cards.

I had been to the South American jungles twice before, once in Ecuador and once in Peru, but this trip was definitely the best. I saw a tapir and my guide really knew about the wildlife in the region, much more so than any other guides I had had previously. I asked about very specific, niche bird species that live in Bolivia and he knew exactly where to find them and where not.

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5 Days 4 Nights By Plane
6 Days 6 Nights By Land

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Park Flor De Oro

Noel Kempff National Park Flor De Oro is on the border between Bolivia and Brasil on the banks of Itinez or Guapore river in Noel Kempff National Park which is a spectacular biological reserve of 1.5 million hectares located in the northeastern corner of Bolivia, in the Department of Santa Cruz. Due to its unique bio-geographical location and the rich and extraordinary diversity of species and habitats found in the park, Noel Kempff attained status as a World Heritage Site in 2000.

Most of tours offered by the travel agencies to Noel Kempff National Park Flor De Oro do not go to the ecolodge Flor De Oro because it is not operating anymore. This lodge has deteriorated a lot in recent years and it lacks maintenance, tourists who go to the Ahlfeld and Arcoiris waterfalls no longer reach Flor De Oro. The visitors that travel by land or by a small plane do not go through Flor De Oro. The tours offered to Noel Kempff National Park north side are through the communities Piso Firme, Remanso, or El Cafetal.

Noel Kempff National Park Flor De Oro Waterfalls Tours

The Noel Kempff Park Flor De Oro waterfalls Tours are on the north side of the Park. On these tours some time is spend on the Itenez and Pauserna rivers and as well as in the oxbow lakes of these rivers, looking to have more chances of to see wildlife.

One of the biggest attractions that visitors attending this side of the park can find are the fabulous Arcoiris and Ahlfeld waterfalls. Although you can find others waterfalls that are created when it rains a lot.

Other major attractions are the chances of observing the freshwater dolphins and Giant River Otters and maybe a jaguar. among many other mammals of the Amazon.

The number of birds that can be appreciated, according to our experience and knowledge, are in more number on this North Side of the park. But the number of species are much more in the south side of this park.

We offer different kind of itineraries or programs for visiting the north side of Noel Kempff. All trips start from Santa Cruz city and tours can be by land or by a small plane

UNESCO

United Nations Educational Scientific Cultural Organization
This site was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000. Its importance is partially because the vegetation is almost pristine, with only minor human impacts from minimal logging activity experienced in the 1980.

The park encompasses the Huanchaca Plateau, which is one of the largest protected tracts of undisturbed cerrado savannahs in the Neotropical realm This area has some of the most threatened mega-fauna in the Americas

Tours, trips to visit the main attractions in this national Park are divided in two zones..North and South.

Please take a look to the links below for details

Itineraries

Noel Kempff National Park Flor De Oro

Transport By Plane
From the city of Santa Cruz

1st Day

The tour to Noel Kempff National Park Flor De Oro starts at 7:30 a.m. You will be picked up from your hotel or home by our personnel to be taken to the air field. There we will board a small single-engine air plane which will take us to Noel Kempff National Park north side. We will arrive to El Cafetal airfield in about 3 hours of flight. (We recommend you to use the toilette before boarding)

We will have the opportunity to appreciate from up-high the city of Santa Cruz. And after flying for the first 30 minutes towards the north-east we will be able to appreciate the devastation inflicted to the forest by the agriculture fields, meanly of Soy Beans and Sunflower. Later we will be flying on the town of Concepcion which is part of the Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitania

On the way to Noel Kempff National Park Flor De Oro, flying for some more time we start seeing how the exuberant green carpet get thicker, And soon we are flying on the virgin jungle of park

Some more time on the way and will start watching the awesome Caparu plateau.On our way to Flor De Oro in Noel Kempf National Park, flying on the plateau we can appreciate from the plane the impressing waved landscape and the different vegetation of this flat mountain while we get close to the waterfalls “Arcoiris” y “Ahlfeld”.

Once on of the Arcoiris waterfall we will fly on a flank to have better view of the waterfall, so pictures are easier to be taken. And in about two minutes we will be on the Anfeld, the we need go find the airfield near itenez/ Guapore river.

Soon we will be landing at Valle Itenez airfield, a little far from the waterfalls but the is the nearest one available and legally operable.

Soon after landing we should begin a beautiful trip navigating the Itenez river waters, for the first four hours approximately, sometimes depending on season is possible to find the awesome floating plant Victoria Boliviana.

Later we will meet Pauserna River. Pauserna is a smaller river coming out of the park into Itenez river. Because the arrival to the airfield sometimes is sometimes delayed due to whether conditions, the group may have to spend the first night in camping at a riverbank next to the park rangers’ boat. It is about 3 hours before Ahfeld Camp. At this point we also need to do some paper work to get access to the waterfalls.

Dinner and overnight at this point where Itenez and Pausernan river meet.

2nd Day

Early in the morning we procceed our journey to Ahlfeld camp on Pauserna river.

We may have the opportunity of seeing and watch a great variety of birds like Kingfishers and different mammals such as the Capybaras and if we are lucky enough..It is even possible to spot some jaguar on the beaches of the river But we do not guarantee finding and watching any wild mammals

This will certainly turn our journey into an unforgettable experience. An experience which permits us to enjoy the infinite wonders of nature.

Arrival to Ahlfeld camp. Settle in in camping (camping gear is included). The place will be our sub-base camp for all our excursions today and tomorow.

After that we cross Pauserna river to start a short walk through a path parallel to the Pauserna River. The path is covered by a very relaxing canopy forest. This walk is approximately 30 minutes and goes towards a natural pool formed by this waterfall. Here we will have a special and spectacular view from the bottom We will also be able to take pictures from different angles. We will be able to enjoy these falls and take a swim but NOT to close to the falls.

We must take notice and respect all existing signs and indications of caution. We must be aware of the presence of Sting Rays in the water as well as the presence of other animals which are not very probable but surely possible.

Some times also is possible to enjoy another waterfall from which you can get some wonderful massages for the whole body.

If the conditions allow it, We could have an early boat ride to visit some new places near by or some trekking

At night it possible to have a trekking to try to see more wildlife.

Dinner and overnight in Ahfeld Camp.

3rd Day

After breakfast, we will set out on a path parallel to the Pauserna River towards the top part of the Ahfeldfalll. Here is where the waterfall begins. The view from here is more impressive.

Even though the view is not as extensive as the one from bottom it is some how creepy. CAUTION: do not get too close to the edges since the rocks are very SLIPPERY.

Following the same trail affter about 2.5 hours we should arrive at ArcoIris Waterfall view point

Total time hiking both ways is about 6 hours

This first part of the walk is 40 minutes, and we will stop to enjoy the place and surroundings for about 30 minutes.

After this point, we will keep on our way up to have a close look at Arcoiris Waterfall.

We keep getting further away from the camp-site on a path through different types of forests. The path will go slightly uphill towards the Arcoiris fall view point.

There are parts where the path turns narrow with a rocky wall on one side and an edge that falls several meters down to the Pauserna River… We must walk very carefully. We will keep going upward on the path through the jungle whose vegetation keeps changing.

At the top we reach Caparú Plateau where the forest’s vegetation is already low. We walk for approximately 30 more minutes on the plateau until we get to the point where we get a magnificent view of Arcoiris Falls. It is here where we stop for refreshments and lunch sandwiches.

Meanwhile we watch in this immense place, the action of the water that falling down creates a notable evaporation of liquids, part of the natural cycle which must be watched, appreciated and meditated upon.

Depending on the rain season,some streams become rivers which turn into others impressive waterfalls; smaller but yet closer and more accessible to the visitor who may swim and get massaged by the fall of its water.

Sometimes Arcoiris Fall may be visited from below. Though. this is not very frequent. The visits to the bottom of Arcoiris depends largely on the CONDITIONS of the Pauserna River and availability of time.

The Pauserna River must be crossed swimming with much caution with the animals of the place as well as caution with the “tenant” residing on the bottom part of the Arcoiris Falls who is the Anaconda “Iris”!!!!!!! She has been spotted on several occasions from the top of the plateau (with binoculars) basking in the sun on the rocks

After we are done appreciating the watefall and its surroundings. We should return to the Ahlfeld Camp-site to rest and have dinner.

4th Day

After breakfast, to be more in tune with the wildlife’s movements, have more possibilities of observing some mammals or birds that we have not yet seen and to arrive on time to the airfield to fly back to Santa Cruz, we should start the trip back to the airfield.

The return trip is somewhat shorter than the original trip.

On the way back to the community we may have the time to stop to have one more chance to observe some more wildlife

Also we may stop at a community on riverbanks to have a tipical lunch

Once in the community we should stay overnight at the hostel because it is going to be no enough daylight to fly to the city of Santa Cruz.

Dinner and overnight in the community near the airfield

5th Day

After breakfast we should board the small plane to return to Santa Cruz city

we should use the restrooms before boarding the small plane.

Once in the city we drive you to your place.

End of this visit of Noel Kempff National Park Flor De Oro

Thank you

Please Read The Terms and Conditions of our Services

Amboró Tours is the only original source of this Itinerary

Amboró Tours also offers longer or shorter tours to this destination.

Adverse climatology conditions or social unrest can change the original itinerary.

Remember that this itinerary can vary or not be fulfilled in its entirety by climate factors and/or the conditions of the ways and rivers or water streams.

Likewise, remember that this tour can become an adventure where mishaps can happen, which is why it is necessary to have an exploring and adventurous spirit.

Be prepared to protect yourself against the sun (sun lotion, sunglasses, hat or cap, long-sleeved shirt, long trousers and others) and rain (impermeable clothes)

Remember that nothing should be removed from the park (plants or seeds)

“Take only photographs and leave only footprints”

Waterfalls; Arco Iris / Ahfeld
Transport; By Land

1st Night –

Departure from the city of Santa Cruz in a vehicle with destination to the community Piso Firme community near Noel Kempf N park
Overnight in the vehicle during the trip.

1st Day –

Arriving at Piso Firme at about 16H00.
Overnight in a hostal in the community Piso Firme.

2nd Day –

Departure early morning in a motorboat towards Pauserna river.
After about 7 hours on Itnez river on the border with Brasil we arrive at the point where Pauserna river meets the Itenez river. Here we may do some paper work with the park rangers of the park. From this point to the Ahlfeld camp site is about 3 hours more in the motor boat on Pauserna river . Depending on the time available after the paper work we resume the navagation to Ahlfeld camp site and we can use the rest of the day exploring the banks of the rivers, the oxbow lakes around and we stay overnight in tents near the park rangers site, or if we have enough day light time we resume the trip to Ahlfeld camp site

3er Day –

Early in the morning we resume the trip to the camping site near Ahlfeld waterfall.
Once in the camping site we setup the tents and we plan the activities for today. The activities or the trekking will depends on the arrival time to this point and the weather conditions.
Dinner and over at Ahlfeld camping site.

4th Day –

Early in the morning trekking towards the view point of Arcoíris waterfalls. Total time trekking about 6 hours.
Also this visit could have been done the day before, it depends on the time available.
Overnight at Ahlfeld waterfall.

5th Day

Departure back towards Piso Firme community on the motorboat.
Total time riding the boat on Paserna and Itinez river 7 hours
Arrival to Piso Firma about 17h.
Departure in a car to Santa Cruz city at about 18H30
Overnight in the vehicle during the trip back.

6th Day

Arrival at Santa Cruz city about 17H

End of the trip.

What to Bring ?

Noel Kempff National Park Flor De Oro

What To Bring

Sunscreen
A Cap or a Hat ( No to be used under the trees or branches)
Sun Glasses
A Warm Sweater
Raincoat
Swimsuit ( You may not have time to use it in one day tours)
Insect Repellents
Long-sleeved shirt- Pants Light colours
Mosquitoes are especially attracted by dark colours)
Passport (Original) Or identifications documents valid in Bolivia
Plastic bags to protect whatever you do not want to get wet
Trekking Shoes or others proper Shoes.
Bring your own medication for your personal needs
Personal items you may need
Extra food, cookies or sweets of your choice
Toilet paper, Towel and others personal items
Trekking shoes, A pair of Sandals and/or light Shoes
A hand torch Hand & head lamp with enough batteries
Enough cloth. And a pair of trousers. It should become shorts and dry fast

Recommendations

Follow the guide’s instructions
Do not explore on your own
Do not touch any insect or reptile
Protect things you want to keep dry by putting them in plastic bags.
Do not litter. Including cigarette butts
Be careful about SLIPPING and falling, when crossing the rivers and streams or by the natural swimming pools
Do not jump from place to place
Do not smoke or light Candles inside the tents.
Do not lift any rocks or logs
Do not litter
In the natural places where you take a bath do not use shampoo or soap

Tropical Diseases.- To minimize the risk of malaria, or a tropical disease we

Strongly recommend the use of long sleeved shirts and pants. During both day and night, and the use of repellents.

Positive Thinking.- When travelling in Bolivia, particularly to remote areas,

keep in mind that you are travelling in sparsely populated areas where few people go.

We suggest you a positive mental approach to relax, keep an open mind

Deodorant.- Try not to bring to the forest strong odor substances Keep In Mind: The changing weather can affect your future plans

It is prohibited to hunt or capture any animal species or extract plants
You have to carry your camping gear and water. And you may have to help the guide With 1 or 3 kilos. Unless you have paid for a porter.
Likewise, remember that this tour can become an adventure where mishaps can happen, which is why it is necessary to have an exploring and adventurous spirit.

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★★★★★ 5/5

Fantastic experience - we had a great guide and wonderful food. They went out of their way to answer our questions and to take us on a night hike because we expressed interest. It is rugged for sure, but absolutely worth it!

I had been to the South American jungles twice before, once in Ecuador and once in Peru, but this trip was definitely the best. I saw a tapir and my guide really knew about the wildlife in the region, much more so than any other guides I had had previously.

We had a great trip - wonderful food, rigorous hiking, excellent guide. Our guide was very knowledgeable about local flora and fauna, and answered our questions about land use conflicts and threats to the park. Unforgettable experience

We booked this tour last-minute and were happy we still got to go, even though the season seemed to have ended. Good contact with the owner/organization. Communication on the itinerary could have been a little better. Food was nice, even for vegetarians. Not a lot to do in the evening, so bring a book or some cards.

I had been to the South American jungles twice before, once in Ecuador and once in Peru, but this trip was definitely the best. I saw a tapir and my guide really knew about the wildlife in the region, much more so than any other guides I had had previously. I asked about very specific, niche bird species that live in Bolivia and he knew exactly where to find them and where not.

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Noel Kempff National

Park Los Fierros

Noel Kempff National Park Los Fierros, located in the South Side of the park, the main attractions in the south side are; Caparu Plateau, El Encanto Waterfall and Chaplin Lake. Chaplin Lake is a “new” destination in the park.The only group tourists that got to this place was in August 2015..

The visitors to Noel Kempf Park are really few due to the conditions of access and maybe to the budget needed.

Most roads or trails, paths in the park have disappeared in the last 5 year or so.

Tours, trips to visit the main attractions in this national Park are divided in two zones…….North and South.

Please take a look to the links below for tour details

Noel Kempff National Park Los Fierros

The best place in the world where it is still a pristine wilderness is in The Noel Kempff Mercado National Park. Trips to Noel Kempf Park is a must for nature lovers and people who like to spot animals. Due to the fact that the park is quite remote and it has become a protected area, there is a rich flora and fauna. Noel Kempff was added to the World Heritage List of UNESCO in 2000. This thanks to the park to the different habitat types ranging from Savannah and forest to the Amazon forest on the plateau. Different rivers originate in the park and form spectacular waterfalls. An estimated 4000 species of flora, more than 620 species of birds, more than 130 species of species, including globally endangered animals, live in the park.

In the Noel Kempff National Park live moonswolves, jaguars, giant river otters, tapirs, giant armadillos. And the 20% of South America’s bird species can be found here, including 9 species of aras, the highest number of species in a protected area. In addition, there are 37 species of reptiles, including the black Cayman and 347 insects, many of which are among the most rare in the world.

If you want to be in a place where no body has gone. These trips to Noel Kempf park is for you . The only tour operator with the experience for these tours is Amboro Tours. Others travel agencies will tell you that this park is closed for tourism.

Tours to the North Side, please click on this link. North Side

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Noel Kempff National Park Los Fierros

Meseta Caparu Plateau
Noel Kempff National Park Los Fierros
Excursion from Santa Cruz City

1st Day

At 08:00 a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel or residence to commence this Noel Kempff National Park Los Fierros, Tour.

The transfer is to ia private airfield or to a small airport where we will board a single-engine airplane, which will fly us to the Southern side of the Noel Kempf Mercado Park.

It is advisable to make use of the hygienic installations before the commencement of this Noel Kempf tours and boarding the airplane.

At the beginning of the two-hour flight, in these Noel Kempf Tours, we will have the opportunity to enjoy the view of the city of Santa Cruz from the air, and after the first 40 minutes, we will be able to notice the devastation caused by the agriculture on the Northeastern areas, mostly for the plantations of soy and sunflower.

After the first hour of flight, we will be above the town of Concepción, which is part of the Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitania.

In 30 more minutes of flight, we will notice how the exuberant green mantle becomes denser.

We will be landing inside Noel Kempf Mercado National park at “Refugio Huanchaca” after approximately 2 hours of flight.

After a short relaxing at Refugio Huanchaca time we get ready to departure in a vehicle or on horses towards Caparu plateau.

The point that we plan to go on a vehicle is about 27 Kilometres away from Refugio Hanchaca lodge. At this point is where the road get into the forest and we should continue on foot.

Once start the trip by land leaving Refugio, The first 5 kilometres crosses a part of forest. And then for about 22 kilometres it goes on a land of pampas.

These pampas get overflowed on raining seasons. But during dry season the pampas very dried and easily may get on fire

The heat in this area is very high and the temperature gets to about 40 centigrade.

In dry season during any trips it is necessary to carry enough water. Because it may be hard to find it down the road,

Once we get to the end of the road in las pampas we should start hiking. This first hike should be done for about 10 kms or to the first or second stream with water.

Once in the right place we set up the tent

During this walk there are some parts with big chances of watching some mammals like Giant Armadillo

Close by this camping site and after a walk at night of about 30 minutes we may find glowing termites during the months of October or November.

Some months of the year the activity of moths is very annoying

Overnight in the forest in tents

2nd Day

After breafast we should continue trekking for approximately 2 hours to hike to the bottom of the plateau. During this hike, we need to have our senses alert in order to listen to, smell or see interesting particularities of this jungle.

We also need to pay attention to the gradual change from forest of high trees to very low vegetation.The visitors must beware of the thorns and tips of the branches in many sections of the paths within the park.

Once we reach the bottom of the plateau, if it is hot or still it is not evening we should not be in this place longer than thirty minutes.The ideal time to arrive at this place known as “Las Lajas” is in the dusk, because during the day and with the presence of people, very annoying bees (especially for the eyes) begin to arrive at the place.

But this time we are only resting in Las Lajas for about 20 minutes

Depending on the time of arrival to Las Lajas and on the conditions that we are, we should continue hikking on a steep trail to the top of Caparu plateau.

The ascent to the plateau is a rustic footpath in zigzag, steep and almost without any vegetation to cover us from the sun, which is why the conditions of the ascent can be unfriendly. Especially if there is not enough wind and the sun is strong. In any case, it is necessary to be in good physical condition for this part of the trip.

But as we climb the view of the forest of the park becomes wider and the immense “Chaplin” lake can be seen amidst the exuberant vegetation.

Likewise, depending on the time of ascent, we will have the opportunity to see the Blue-and-Yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna) sometimes flying at a lower height from us.

Once on top of the plateau, we will have a hike of about one hour in order to better appreciate the view of the waved green landscape spotted with virgin forest, rivers, streams and palm trees.

If we are lucky enough, we will be able to see deers, or even the macaws nesting in palms that are about 30 minutes away from the edge of the plateau.Hiking to others edges of the plateau caparucú, nearby we can appreciate different views of green forest around us

You can program a longer visit to the plateau, because after one hour and a half hiking on top of it is possible to reach the a incredible jungle, and a comping spot next to a beautiful stream

In this place there greater chances of to see some mammals.From this point, that used to be or still is the camping site on top of the plateau. It was possible to do some trekking in the pampas for about 40 minute to a beautiful natural pool.

on the way to this pool we will see a burned motorcycle

and a short distance away we also can see parts of a small wreckage air plane.

Both the motorcycle and the airplane used to belong to a drug factory installed in forest nearby where still is possible to see some remains of it.

A well-known bolivian conservationists named Noel Kempf Mercado was killed in the airfield of one of these factories on top of Caparuch plateau when his small plane landed with a team of nature researchers. It happened the 5th of September of 1986.

esides of Noel kempf Mercado also were killed at the same time, Juan Cochamanidis, Franklin Parada Auclos. Vicente Castelló, a Spaniard scientist, was the only survivor.

Getting back on our itinerary. And because this program does not include more days and after about one or one hour and a half on top of caparuch, we should return by the same footpath. On the way down hill we must take care of loosen stones.

We arrive at Las Lajas This is a camping spot next to a small stream. It located in the bottom of the Plateau

Overnight in Las Lajas

3rd Day – Noel Kempff National Park Los Fierros

Early in the morning breakfast. Then we should keep hiking to the place where we left the vehicle to return to Refugio Huanchaca

The hiking distance of today to the vehicle is approximately 12 or 15 kilometers.

We should be arriving to Refugio Huanchaca at end of the day

Dinner and overnight in Refugio Huanchaca

4th Day

Early in the morning we can take a boat ride on Paragua river to try to see some birds, yacares and giant river otters

After lunch we have to fly back to the City of Santa Cruz.

Once we arrive in the city a vehicle will take you to your hotel

Thanks

End of our services Noel Kempf Tours. Please Read The Terms and Conditions of our Services

Amboró Tours is the only original source of this Itinerary. Amboró Tours also offers longer tours to this destination.

Adverse climatologic conditions or social unrest can change the original itinerary.

Remember that this itinerary can vary or not be fulfilled in its entirety by climate factors and/or the conditions of the ways and rivers or water streams.

Also is our duty to inform you that during the Dry Season parts of the Plateau get on fire. The fire could expand kilometers according to the wind. This fire usually that not penetrates more that a few meters the jungle on the Plateau.

Likewise, remember that this tour can become an adventure where mishaps can happen, which is why it is necessary to have an exploring and adventurous spirit.

Be prepared to protect yourself against the sun (sun lotion, sunglasses, hat or cap, long-sleeved shirt, long trousers and others) and rain (impermeable clothes)

“Take only photographs and leave only footprints”

Refugio Huanchaca – Laguna Chaplin
From Santa Cruz City
By Air Transport

1st Day

At 08:00 a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel or residence in order to take you to a private airfield or to small airport where we will board a single-engine airplane, which will fly us to the Southern side of the Noel Kempff Mercado Park.

It is advisable to make use of the hygienic installations before boarding the airplane.

Excursion in to Noel Kempf Mercado National park – South Side – Laguna Chaplin Lake

At the beginning of the two-hour flight, we will have the opportunity to enjoy the view of the city of Santa Cruz from the air, and after the first 40 minutes, we will be able to notice the devastation caused by the agriculture on the Northeastern areas, mostly for the plantations of soy and sunflower.

After the first hour of flight, we will be above the town of Concepción, which is part of the Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitania.

After other 30 minutes of flight, we will notice how the exuberant green mantle becomes denser.

We will be landing at “Refugio Huanchaca” after approximately 2 hours of flight.

Once we arrive at Refugio H. We plan to have lunch to continue this adventure on the ground to Chaplin Lake.

We need some time to get things ready to departure in a vehicle towards Los Fierros. Which is an old abandoned cabins site. Los Fierros is located about 37 kilometers from Refugio and 33 kilometers to Laguna Chaplin.

After leaving Refugio Huanchaca, the first 5 kilometers the road crosses a part of forest And then for about 29 kilometers it goes on a land of pampas.

These pampas get overflowed on raining seasons. But during dry season are very dried and easily may get on fire

The heat in this area is very high and the temperature may gets to 43 centigrade grades

In dry season, during It is necessary to carry plenty of water. Because it may be hard to find it in long distances

After 29 kilometers the road leave las pampas behind to enter the jungle for about 3 kilometers to pass by Los Fierros. Be aware that sometimes we may have to walk without a path

In these last 3 kilometers to Los Fierros is possible to find many logs blocking the road or almost no road.. And also there is an old bridge in not good conditions. Also about the last 10 kms in las pampas may be cover with vegetation

Due to these reasons it may be a better idea to leave the vehicle 10 or more kms away from Los Fierros.

We are supposed to arrive to Los Fierros at the end of the day or late at night

During the day at Los Fierros and in many places in this excursion it is possible to find thousands of bees

Also the small ants y some place can be a big problem. We recommend you to take some diesel with you to keep the ants away.

Overnight in tents in Los Fierros

2nd Day

After breakfast we start the hiking in the jungle towards Laguna Chaplin Lake.

Chaplin lake is located about 33 kilometers from Los Fierros.

The first day we plan to hike for about 15 kilometers to a water point.

Keep in mind that the sources of water in this area are only two.

Overnight in tents in somewhere in the jungle towards Chaplin.

3rd

After breakfast we have to continue on our way to Chaplin lake.

The remaining distance is about 18 kilometers.

Once we arrive to Chaplin we set up the tents in a good place

Overnight in Laguna Chaplin

4th Day

On this day we have to enjoy all the possibilities of being in this paradise.

One of the main activities would be to try to see the most of the wild life.

Overnight in Chaplin Lake in tents

5th Day

After breakfast we should start our way back to Los Fierros .

The hiking back is on the same trail

Overnight somewhere in the jungle,

6th Day

After breakfast we keep hiking back

We are supposed to arrive to Los Fierros about noon.

From Los Fierros we should return to Refugio Huanchaca

Overnight in the lodge

7th Day

After breakfast we may have some boat rides on Paragua river

After lunch we have to fly back to the City of Santa Cruz.

Once we arrive in the city a vehicle will take you to your hotel

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Amboró Tours is the only original source of this Itinerary

Amboró Tours also offers longer tours to this destination.

Adverse climatologic conditions or social unrest can change the original itinerary.

Remember that this itinerary can vary or not be fulfilled in its entirety by climate factors and/or the conditions of the ways and rivers or water streams.

Also is our duty to inform you that during the Dry Season parts of the Plateau get on fire. The fire could expand kilometers according to the wind. This fire usually does not penetrates more that a few meters the jungle.

Likewise, remember that this tour can become an adventure where mishaps can happen, which is why it is necessary to have an exploring and adventurous spirit.

Be prepared to protect yourself against the sun with sun lotion, sunglasses, hat or cap, long-sleeved shirt, long trousers and others. Take some rain closthes.

Remember that nothing should be removed from the park (plants or seeds)

“Take only photographs and leave only footprints”

Florida Community – Los Fierros Caparu Plateau

Los Fierros Air plane Transportation to Florida Airfield
Noel Kempff National Park Los Fierros
Noel Kempff Mercado National Park – Southern Side
From the city of Santa Cruz
Noel Kempf Tours

1st Day

At 08:00 a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel or residence in order to take you to a small air-plane runway or airport where we will board a small single-engine air plane, which will fly us to the Southern side of the Noel Kempff Mercado Park. It is advisable to make use of the hygienic installations before boarding the air plane.

We will land at “Los Fierros” or at Florida runway after approximately 2 hours of flight. It will depend mainly on the conditions of the airfield of Los Fierros

At the beginning of the two-hour flight, we will have the opportunity to enjoy the view of the city of Santa Cruz from the air, and after the first 40 minutes, we will be able to notice the devastation caused by the agriculture on the Northeastern areas, mostly for the plantations of soy and sunflower.

After the first 30 minutes of flight, we will be above the town of Concepción, which is part of the Jesuitical Missions of the Chiquitania.

After other 30 minutes of flight, we will notice how the exuberant green mantle becomes denser, and after 60 minutes, we will be above the virgin jungle of the park.

Once we are above the park, we will head towards the “El Encanto” (The Enchantment) waterfall, over which we will fly in order to take photographs of it from different angles in order to obtain better pictures; then we will fly at a lower altitude over the prairies of the impressive landscape of the “Meseta” (Plateau) . This is about 7 minutes before landing.

After landing, either in Los Fierros or in Florida, a 4WD vehicle will be waiting for us by the landing strip, along with the driver and/or the Tour-Coordinator in order to proceed with this excursion. After lunch we will continue this adventure on the ground.

If we land in the run way of Los Fierros we will continue on the vehicle directly to El Encanto waterfall or to Caparu plateau. It will depend on the weather and/or other access conditions and also on the available time on that day.

If we have had to land in the run way of the community of Florida, then we have to go through the park ranger site to register our names and then we have to cross the Paragua river on a flat boat and drive about 2 hours or more (it depends on the conditions of the path) in order to reach Los Fierros.

Florida is a nice village surrounded by the forest by an oxbow of Paragua River. It has nearly 20 families or less because the population is decreasing due to the immigration of the youth people to San Ignacio or to Santa Cruz.

From Los Fierros, if we decide to visit the “El Encanto” cascade first, the next campsite is about 35 Kilometers (21.7 Miles) away, it is approximately two hours by vehicle from the “Los Fierros” cabins or run way. We might be able to arrive with the vehicle to this campsite known as El Encanto Camp, or we might have to walk a few (10) Kilometers in order to arrive at this point. The exact distance we might have to walk is unknown. It is depending on the conditions of the road, bridges and/or fallen trees in the way. Anyways, if the path is in optimum conditions, the vehicle will only be able to arrive at the El Encanto Camp, which is 5 Kilometers (3 Miles) away from the cascade.

During the trip, either by vehicle or hiking the trails, we must keep our ears in alert in order to listen to the sounds of the forest and have more possibilities of observing the wildlife, like Macaws, monkeys or larger mammals such as the Tapir, and if we are very lucky we may even see a Jaguar.

Once we are in El Encanto Camp, we can continue our walk to the waterfall on this first day, or we may have to do this on the next day, this will depend on the available time for this part of the excursion.

We will spend the night at the El Encanto Camp or at Los Fierros, depending on the road and bridges conditions as said before.

2nd Day

Wherever we have slept the night before, we will arise very early in the morning to have breakfast. If we had already visited the cascade on the previous day, we will head directly to the “Caparú” plateau. Again the vehicle will go as far as possible, and this depends one more time on the conditions of the bridges and the trees fallen in the way, although it is usually possible to drive until the end of the vehicle´s road, and in this case we will only walk for two hours until the base of the plateau.

During this hike, we must keep our senses in alert to be able to hear, smell or see the interesting particularities of this place. We also need to pay a lot of attention to the gradual change from the jungle of high trees to lower vegetation. After the two-hour hike, we will arrive at “Las Lajas”, where we will take a brief rest, since in the daytime, after a short permanence of people in this place, some tiny bees, although very annoying ones (especially for the eyes), start to arrive.

After our hike towards the base of the mesa, the tough ascent to the top of the plateau starts. The difficulty of this will depend on the sunlight and heat at the moment of the ascent. In any case, it is necessary to have a good physical condition. Those who do not feel well to continue can stay in a small brook in this place, resting while waiting for an animal to come.

During the ascent to the top, the view of the jungle below in the prairie becomes wider, enabling us to see the famous and enormous “Chaplin” lake among the exuberant vegetation. It is also possible to observe birds such as the Macaws, flying below our level.

Once at the top of the plateau, we will have a one-hour hike enjoying the wavy green panorama spotted with virgin jungle, brooks and palm trees, and if we are lucky enough, we will be able to see some deer and/or Yellow-and-Blue Macaws (Ara ararauna). They nest in some palm trees located 30 minutes away from the trail that leads to the top of the plateau.

After this experience, we will start our descent to the base of the plateau and to the vehicle. Depending on the unfolding of the program so far and the arrangements previously made in the offices of Amboró Tours in Santa Cruz….

At night there is a possibility of a short nocturnal Safari with lanterns.

Spend the night at the base of the mesa or at Los Fierros.

3rd Day

In case we wake up near Los Fierros, we will leave at 05:00 on the vehicle with the spot- light in order to see some more of the wildlife in the Noel Kempff Park. We can also use this day to visit the El Encanto cascade, in case we did not have enough time to have visited it on the first day.

This day is very necessary, if we are to climb the plateau in two days; that is, walking to the base of the plateau (Las Lajas) in the afternoon to spend the night there in tents, and early in the morning on the next day, hike to the top. The activities of this third day will depend on how fast the itinerary was performed in the previous two days.

Depending on where we spend the night, the night of the third day can also be used to drive the vehicle with its halogen lights in the surroundings of Los Fierros, looking for animals. We can also use this night for a nocturnal hike with flashlights on open trails.

4th Day

Very early in the morning, before sunrise and breakfast, we will take a short hike or go in the vehicle by the main path that leads to the Paraguá River. After lunch, we will leave this wonderful park in order to board the single-engine airplane that will fly us back to Santa Cruz, where a vehicle will be waiting for us to take us to our respective places.

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Option or plan ¨B¨ Changing the 3rd and 4Th days of this itinerary

Day and Night excursions on the Paragua River

In a small aluminum rowing boat or in a wooden canoe

The visit to El Encanto waterfall or the Caparu Plateau we may be able to switch it for excursions in a canoe on Paragua River, where also some hikes in the park would be possible in areas almost never visited

3er Day

Early in the morning after breakfast we drive back on the same path that we came in, we drive towards the community of Florida or to some private ranch located along Paragua river.

We will use either the community of Florida or a private property 1 hour away the community, along the Paragua river as a camp site to set up our canoe rides.

After arriving to the choosen place and after setting up the tents we go on the canoe or on small aluminum boat equipped with a spot light to have better chances of observing some wild life e.g., alligators, Capibaras, Tapirs among others mammals. Also with the spot light is possible to get a close up to some birds that sleep on low the branches right in the shore of the river

During these trips on the canoe we will be able to fish piranhas among others kind of fishes

Dinner and over night on the shore of Paragua River

4th Day

After or before good breakfast with piranhas, we got one more time on the canoe to have another excursion on to the shores of the river or in some of its bays.

During the early hour of the morning is possible to observe some birds like the Hoatzin, Greater anis, and many kinds of herons among other species.

Some walks in forest of the park are also possible.

Mammals like the Giant River Otters are also quite common in this river.

After lunch we drive to the run way of Florida where our plane will be waiting for us to fly back to Santa Cruz

Amboró Tours is the only original source of this itinerary

Amboró Tours also offers longer tours to this destination.

Adverse climatologic conditions or social unrest can change the original itinerary.

Remember that this itinerary can vary or not be fulfilled in its entirety by climate factors or the conditions of the roads and of the rivers or water streams.

Also is our duty to inform you that during the Dry Season parts of the Plateau get on fire. The fire could expands kilometers according to the wind. This fire usually that not penetrates more that a few meters the jungle on the Plateau.

Likewise, remember that this tour can become an adventure where mishaps can happen, which is why it is necessary to have an exploring and adventurous spirit.

Be prepared to protect yourself against the sun (sun lotion, sunglasses, hat or cap, long-sleeved shirt, long trousers and others) and rain (impermeable clothes).

Remember that nothing should be removed from the park (plants or seeds)

“Take only photographs and leave only footprints”

Itineraries By Land

Noel Kempff National Park Los Fierros

Los Fierros – Florida Caparu Plateau By Land
From the city of Santa Cruz
“Los Fierros” By Land

1st Day

Noel Kempff National Park Los Fierros tour.

At 09:00 hours we will start the first part of our trip to the park, aboard a private vehicle heading to the town of Santa Rosa de la Roca, located at 378 kilometers away (234.87 miles).

This trip will be done on a paved road until the town of Santa Rosa De La Roca, passing by several towns and villages of migrants people from the high lands of Bolivia and Mennonites colonies. This trip is crossing an agricultural area, which grows soybean, sunflower, and several types of other grains. There, we can also realize the relentless advance of the agricultural frontier from 30 Kilometers (48.38 Miles) off Santa Cruz.

After Concepcion it is 79 kilometres to Santa Rosa. The trip to Santa Rosa de la Roca takes approximately 5 hours.

After leaving the City of Santa Cruz and in about 3 hours on the road we may stop in San Javier for 30 minutes. San Javier is a town on 542 meters on sea level. Most of its people have indigenous background. It was founded in the year 1691 by the Jesuits.

Dinner and over night in Santa Rosa de La Roca

2nd Day

Around 09:00 a.m. we will leave the town of Santa Rosa de la Roca, At the previous night the coordinator of tour would have to confirmed to you the exact time of departure.

This trip will be in a 4WD vehicle and will last approximately 6 (or more) hours until the community of Florida located on the border of Noel Kempff Mercado National Park.

UNESCO declared this magnificent park as a patrimony of the humanity in the year 2000.

In the trip from Santa Rosa de la Roca to this village, we will have the opportunity to live a different trip, perhaps to which most of those attracted to parks are accustomed to, since the roads are unpaved and very dusty in the dry season. During the raining season this road is in some parts very muddy and sometimes it presents great difficulties to be transited by vehicles.

Also we may find fallen trees on the way or trailers trucks stuck in the mud of the road.

On raining season is normal to find some paddles in the middle of the road

We will stop on the way a few minutes for pictures or others reasons. But not longer than approximately 20 minutes, because we can fall prey to an amount of bees that becomes unbearable and of course the mosquitoes will be inevitable guests at night.

As we approach the park, the vegetation becomes greener and the forests improve; therefore, the opportunities to encounter wild life also increase. Although the depredation by timber companies in areas of forest concessions is quite noticeable, with great grief for those of us who appreciate nature without human destruction.

We will arrive at the village of Florida at the end of the day or in the evening.

This village is a nice place surrounded by forest and by a oxbow of the Paragua River. It has nearly 20 families or less. The population is decreasing due to the immigration of the youth people to San Ignacio or to Santa Cruz.

The service of pipe water at home is not yet installed. The huts that serve as lodging have palm or grass as roof.

The lodgings places have toilet, but the water system does not work yet, so it is necessary use a bucket with water to flush toilets. The showers still does not work.

But the oxbow lake next to the community although with some crocodiles, caimans and piranhas it is the place where people of the community wash their clothes and take a bath, so we can do the same.

In Florida you may find brasilian and bolivian beer to buy, but it is very hard if not impossible to find some things from outside to eat or for personal use.

Supper and spend the night in the village.

3irdDay

After breakfast, we will visit the park ranger site to register our names. Later, we will head towards the crossing point to get on he other side of the Paragua river which is the natural border of the park.

Some time ago we used to operate a big flat boat to get the vehicle across the river. Nowadays this flat boat is not working. So it is necessary to get something else to cross the river.

Once on the other side of the river we will be inside the territory of Noel Kempf National park. We will then continue our trip by foot or by motorcycles, On the path there are some wooden bridges in very bad conditions, although some or most of them were repaired in august 2009.

when we are walking on the bridges we have to be very care full with the broken parts of it.

The last excursions to the inside of the park in vehicles was about in the year 2013. And we had to carry our own wood to fix the old bridges

During this walk there are some parts with big chances of watching some mammals like river otters and others

This trail with fallen trees blocking the way used to be the only road for vehicles that some years ago was opened.

Nowadays the best is to enter the park on foot. It is a long hike from the border of the park to Los Fierros.

Los Fierros cabins are some 35 km away from the border of the park. This roads is abandoned and the vegetation on both sides has closed the way in some parts.

the visitors must beware of the thorns and tips of the branches in many sections of the paths within the park.

During this hiking it is also very probable to find some animals crossing or walking the path; these animals can be peccaries, coatis, “tayras” or deers

It was usual to see a jaguar or a puma, on this road they like to freshen up by lying on the way.

The turkeys and macaws or “guacamayos” are other animals that we will have the opportunity to see in these paths through the park.

About 2 kilometres before reaching Los Fierros Cabins we get to what used to be the airfield of Los Fierros. Amboro Tours used to clean up this airfield every year to have it operable.

Once in the camping site of Los Fierros cabins we we should prepare or find a place where to set up the tents.

The cabins are useless, them are full of tiny ants that may get into your tents really easy depending on the the tent.

Amboro Tours recommends to bring about half litre of diesel so you are able to set up your tent on the ceramic of the cabins.

The hiking from Paragua River to Los Fierros may take us the whole day and part of the night.

Be aware that the roof of the cabins may fall down any time. Also be aware of wasps nets, they love to live in some parts of this old cabins

There is a stream about 800 meters from Los Fierros but to access thies stream it is necessary to open the path with machetes Dinner and overnight in Los Fierros

4th Day

After breakfast we have to get ready to keep hiking or if we have a motorcycle we should get on the bikes to keep going on towards the Caparu (caparuch) Plateau.

Around Los Fierros and in most places in this part of the park there are thousands of bees on activity as soon as the the day warm up

From Los Fierros Caparau plateau is some 20 kilometers away crossing the seasonal overflowed pampas

The times when a vehicle could get to this part of the park the road was full of water on rain season

After the pampas the path gets us back into the forest for some times.

Nowadays the last five or more kilometers of this path should be full of vegetation blocking it.

This day we will get as far as we can on our way to Caparuch plateau. It is more likely that we would have to stay overnight by a stream Up to where the vehicles used to get.

Close by this camping site and after a walk at night of about 30 minutes in the path and in the forest at night we can find this glowing termites during the months of October or November. They do this to attract other insect.

During some months of the year the activity of moths is very annoying

Assuming that we stay overnight by this stream.

5th Day

From this point it takes approximately 2 hours to hike to the base of the plateau.

During this hike, we need to have our senses alert in order to listen to, smell or see interesting particularities of this jungle.

We also need to pay attention to the gradual change from forest of high trees to very low vegetation.

Once we reach the base of the plateau, if it is hot or still it is not evening we should not be in this place longer than thirty minutes.

The ideal time to arrive at this place known as “Las Lajas” is in the dusk, because during the day and with the presence of people, very annoying bees (especially for the eyes) begin to arrive at the place.

But this time we are only resting in Las Lajas for about 20 minutes

Depending on the time of arrival to Las Lajas and on the conditions that we are, we will climb the plateau on this day or we will leave it for the following day early in the morning.

After the rest we proceed on our hiking to caparuch plateau

The ascent to the plateau is a rustic footpath in zigzag, steep and almost without any vegetation to cover us from the sun, which is why the conditions of the ascent can be unfriendly,

Especially if there is not enough wind and the sun is strong. In any case, it is necessary to be in good physical condition for this part of the trip,

But as we climb the view of the forest of the park becomes wider and the immense “Chaplin” lake can be seen amidst the exuberant vegetation.

Likewise, depending on the time of ascent, we will have the opportunity to see the Blue-and-Yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna) sometimes flying at a lower height from us.

Once on top of the plateau, we will have a hike of about one hour in order to appreciate the view of the waved green landscape

spotted with virgin forest, water streams and palm tree.

If we are lucky enough, we will be able to see deer, or even the macaws nesting in palms that are about 30 minutes away from the edge of the plateau.

Hiking to others edges of the plateau caparuch, near by we can appreciate different views of green forest around us

You can program a longer visit to the plateau, because after one hour and a half hiking on top of the plateau is possible to get the a part of the plateau covered with a beautiful jungle and to a place where Amboro Tours used to set up the tents next to a nice stream

In this place is possible to see monkeys and others mammals.

From this point, that used to be or still is the camping site on top of the plateau. It was possible to do some trekking in the pampas for about 40 minute to a beautiful natural pool.

on the way to this pool we will see a burned motorcycle and a short distance away we also can see parts of a small crashed airplane.

Both the motorcycle and the airplane used to belong to a drug factory installed in forest near by where still is possible to see some remains of it.

A well known bolivian conservationists named Noel Kempf Mercado was killed in the airfield of one of these factories on top of Caparuch plateau when his small plane landed with a team of nature researchers. It happened the 5th of September of 1986.

Besides of Noel kempf Mercado also were killed at the same time, Juan Cochamanidis, Franklin Parada Auclos. Vicente Castelló, a Spaniard scientist, was the only survivor.

Getting back on our itinerary and because this program does not include more days and after about one or one hour and a half on top of caparuch, we should return by the same footpath. On the way down hill we must take care of loosen stones.

We arrive at Las Lajas and proceed towards Los Fierros.

During the hikings we always have big chances of watchin some exotict birds

And bing or small groups o spider monkeys

overnight some where next to a steam

6th Day

This way is entirely to hike to Los Fierros.

The hiking distance of today is approximately 20 kilometers.

One in Los Fierros we can take a bath in the stream near by.

Until the year 2010 (approximately) the road for vehicles to El Encanto Waterfall was open or was possible to get to the end of the road for vehicle with some difficulties.

From Los Fierros it is about 25 kilometers El Encanato waterfall.

On this road we almost always had to chop many logs fallen on the way specially on raining season or because in months nobody else wanted to mess with this troubles

At the end of the road for vehicles there used to be a small hut where we used to set up the tents.

From this point we had to do some trekking of 5 kilometers to reach the waterfall

On the way we had to cross the same steam twice, some times on raining season it was a bit hard but beautiful

Dinner and overnight in Los Fierros

7th Day

After breakfast in Los Fierros, we should start hiking to Florida Community. Florida is about 38 kilometers away from Los Fierros.

On this day at about 5::00 some one from Florida is supposed to come for us with a boat and motorcycles to help us to get to Florida

Dinner and overnight in Florida

8th Day

After breakfast we should leave Florida. There are two roads to take, We should decide for the best option depending on the conditions of the road

After about 8 hours of driving we may get to a town called Concepcion.

Dinner and overnight in Concepcion

9th day

After breakfast we return to the ciy of Santa Cruz.

Once in the city we take to your hotel

It is here where this excursion with Amboró Tours finishes.

End of Noel Kempff National Park Los Fierros tour.

Thanks.

Please Read The Terms and Conditions of our Services

Amboró Tours is the only original source of this Itinerary

Amboró Tours also offers longer tours to this destination.

Adverse climatologic conditions or social unrest can change the original itinerary.

Remember that this itinerary can vary or not be fulfilled in its entirety by climate factors and/or the conditions of the ways and rivers or water streams.

Also is our duty to inform you that during the Dry Season parts of the Plateau get on fire. The fire could expand kilometers according to the wind. This fire usually that not penetrates more that a few meters the jungle on the Plateau.

Likewise, remember that this tour can become an adventure where mishaps can happen, which is why it is necessary to have an exploring and adventurous spirit.

Be prepared to protect yourself against the sun (sun lotion, sunglasses, hat or cap, long-sleeved shirt, long trousers and others) and rain (impermeable clothes).

Remember that nothing should be removed from the park (plants or seeds)

“Take only photographs and leave only footprints”

Refugio Huanchaca – Caparau Plateau
From the city of Santa Cruz

1st Day

At 08:00 hours we will start the first part of our trip to the park, aboard a private vehicle heading to the village called Campamento, located at 500 kilometres

This trip will be done on a paved road until the village of Carmen de Ruiz located some 440 km from the city of Santa Cruz, passing by several towns and villages of migrants people from the high lands of Bolivia and Mennonites colonies. This trip is crossing an agricultural area, which grows soybean, sunflower, and several types of other grains. There, we can also realize the relentless advance of the agricultural frontier from 30 Kilometers (48.38 Miles) off Santa Cruz. After El Carmen De Ruiz the road to Campamento village is unpaved for about two hours.

After leaving the City of Santa Cruz and in about 3 hours on the road we may stop in San Javier for 30 minutes. San Javier is a town on 542 meters on sea level. Most of its people have indigenous background. It was founded in the year 1691 by the Jesuits.

Dinner and overnight in Camapamento village

2nd Day

After breakfast we get ready to start the trip on a vehicle to Refugio Huanchaca. In dry season this trip could take about 4 hours. We may have lunch on the way or at Refugio Huanchaca.

Once in Refugio Huanchaca if we have time today we can have a ride on a rowboat at Paragua river. Sometimes it is possible to see giant river otters and many birds

Dinner and overnight at Refugio Huanchaca

3rd Day

After breakfast we get ready to start moving towards Caparau Plateau. To reach the plateau could take 2 or more days, it depends on much we advance each day.

If we are lucky the only car inside the park would take us some 3 or 4 hours down our route. If we ride the car it will drop off at the road that goes to Los Fierros. But we will walk towards Caparu plateau. From this point we start hiking today to reach a place called ‘’Arroyo II’’ It is going to be about 12 Kms of trekking on a old road closed in many parts by the fallen logs and vegetation growing on it.

Most of this hiking time is going to be under the trees with big chances of encounter some monkey and luckily another mammals.

Dinner and overnight in Arroyo II

4th Dia

From this point it takes approximately 2 hours to hike to the base of the plateau, arriving to a spot known as Las Lajas where we can find a small stream running down the rock. During this hike, we need to have our senses alert in order to listen to, smell or see interesting particularities of this jungle. We also need to pay attention to the gradual changes from forest of high trees to very low vegetation.

Once we reach the base of the plateau, if it is hot or still it is not evening we should not be in this place longer than thirty minutes. The ideal time to arrive at this place known as “Las Lajas” is in the dusk, because during the day and with the presence of people, very annoying bees (especially for the eyes) begin to arrive at the place. But this time we are only resting in Las Lajas for about 20 minutes.

Depending on the time of arrival to Las Lajas and on the conditions that we are, we will climb the plateau on this day or we will leave it for the following day early in the morning.

After the rest we proceed on our hiking to reach the top of caparuch plateau

The ascent to the plateau is a rustic footpath in zigzag, steep and almost without any vegetation to cover us from the heat of the sun, which is why the conditions of the ascent can be very unfriendly, specially if there is not enough wind. In any case, it is necessary to be in good physical condition for this part of the trip,

As we climb the view of the forest of the park becomes wider and the immense “Chaplin” lake can be seen amidst the exuberant vegetation. Likewise, depending on the time of ascent, we will have the opportunity to see the Blue-and-Yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna) sometimes they flying at a lower height from us.

Once on top of the plateau, a short hike to a different edge nearby will let us appreciate different views of the green forest around us. On top of the plateau, we can appreciate the view of the waved green landscape spotted with virgin parts of jungle, a streams and palm trees. After a short rest we will keep hiking of about 1 1/2 hours to reach a camping spot, on the plateau, known as Huanchaca II. If we are lucky enough, we will be able to see dears, or even the macaws nesting in the palms that are about 30 minutes away from the edge of the plateau.

Huanchaca II is a beautiful spot covered with a beautiful Amazon rain forest jungle. It is a place where Amboro Tours used to set up the tents next to a nice stream. At this place is possible to see monkeys and others mammals.

Dinner and ovenight in Huachaca I

5th Day

From Huanchaca II is possible to do some trekking in the pampas for about 40 minute to a beautiful natural pool. Although the last a group that was there did not get into the water because the presence of a big anaconda in the water.

On the way to this pool, from Huanchaca II we will see a burned motorcycle and a short distance away we also can see parts of a small airplane crashed. Both the motorcycle and the airplane were used to belong many yeares ago to a drug factory installed in forest nearby where still is possible to see some remains of it.

After a nice bath in the clear water of this wild swimming pool we should go back to the camping site to cook lunch and to get ready for a afternoon hike in the virgin forest that surrounds us. At night is also possible to have a short have to have more chances of observing some wild animals.

A well-known bolivian conservationists named Noel Kempf Mercado was killed in the airfield of one of these factories on top of Caparuch plateau when his small plane landed with a team of nature researchers. It happened the 5th of September of 1986. Besides of Noel kempf Mercado also were killed at the same time, Juan Cochamanidis, Franklin Parada Auclos. Vicente Castelló, a Spaniard scientist, was the only survivor.

Dinner and overnight in Huanchaca II

6th Day

After a nice breakfast we should start the returning trip by the same footpath. Early in the morning is when we have more chances of seeing more birds and when the Ara araraunas macaws should be flying nearby. We also need to be aware that in dry season the pampas of the plateau get very dry and sometimes it gets on fire really fast.

Once we get to the edge of the plateau we have to be careful on the way downhill we must take care of loosen stones.

After about 1 hour we should arrive at Las Lajas and proceed towards Arroyo II. At this place we will cook lunch. After lunch we should keep hiking on the path that used to be a road for vehicles and now is most of it covered with vegetation. It would be a good idea to reach Arroyo I ( nearer the pampas) and to spend the night at this place.. This way we have more hours in the fresh morning to hike through las pampas to reach the next camping site ,

Dinner and overnight at Campamento Borochi

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Very early in the morning we commence our last day of hiking towards Refugio Huanchaca.

This hike could last about 7 hours almost all through the pampas ( In the rain season this is overflowed)

If you feel like a rowboat ride on Paragua river it is possible

Dinner and overnight in Refugio Huanchaca

8th Day – Noel Kempf Tours

After breakfast we should return to Campamento village. This trip takes about 5 hours

Depending on the arrival time we can think about driving to the city of Santa Cruz today or we can stay ovenight in this village to start our trip to the city next day early morning

Dinner and overnight in Campamento

9th Day – Noel Kempf Tours

After breakfast we drive back to the city of Santa Cruz. This drive could take about 9 hours

Once in the city we drive to your place.

End of our services – Noel Kempff National Park Los Fierros

Biological Station – Refugio Huanchaca
Noel Kempff National Park Los Fierros

The Biological Estacion El Refugio (14’45 S, 61′ 00 W) is a 50,000 ha reserve adjacent to and partially overlapping the Parque Nacional Noel Kempff Mercado in northeastern Bolivia. El Refugio is located in a climatic and biogeographic transition zone between the moist Amazonian forests and dry forests and grasslands characteristic of the Cerrado and Chaco. There is relatively easy access to many different habitat types from the main camp, located along the banks of the Río Paraguá. El Refugio is a small station capable of housing a maximum of eight scientists at a time. To learn more about El Refugio or Noel Kempf Tours and research possibilities at the site, please visit the links below.

What to Bring ?

Noel Kempff National Park Los Fierros

What To Bring

Sunscreen
A Cap or a Hat ( No to be used under the trees or branches)
Sun Glasses
A Warm Sweater
Raincoat
Swimsuit ( You may not have time to use it in one day tours)
Insect Repellents
Long-sleeved shirt- Pants Light colours
Mosquitoes are especially attracted by dark colours)
Passport (Original) Or identifications documents valid in Bolivia
Plastic bags to protect whatever you do not want to get wet
Trekking Shoes or others proper Shoes.
Bring your own medication for your personal needs
Personal items you may need
Extra food, cookies or sweets of your choice
Toilet paper, Towel and others personal items
Trekking shoes, A pair of Sandals and/or light Shoes to walk in streams or rivers
A hand torch Hand & head lamp with enough batteries
Enough cloth. And a pair of trousers. It should become shorts and dry fast.

Recommendations

Follow the guide’s instructions
Do not explore on your own
Do not touch any insect or reptile
Protect things you want to keep dry by putting them in plastic bags.
Do not litter. Including cigarette butts
Be careful about SLIPPING and falling, when crossing the rivers and streams or by the natural swimming pools
Do not jump from place to place
Do not smoke or light Candles inside the tents.
Do not lift any rocks or logs
Do not litter
In the natural places where you take a bath do not use shampoo or soap

Tropical Diseases.- To minimize the risk of malaria, or a tropical disease we

Strongly recommend the use of long sleeved shirts and pants. During both day and night, and the use of repellents.

Positive Thinking.- When travelling in Bolivia, particularly to remote areas,

keep in mind that you are travelling in sparsely populated areas where few people go.

We suggest you a positive mental approach to relax, keep an open mind

Deodorant.- Try not to bring to the forest strong odor substances Keep In Mind: The changing weather can affect your future plans

It is prohibited to hunt or capture any animal species or extract plants
You have to carry your camping gear and water. And you may have to help the guide With 1 or 3 kilos. Unless you have paid for a porter.
Likewise, remember that this tour can become an adventure where mishaps can happen, which is why it is necessary to have an exploring and adventurous spirit.

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Fantastic experience - we had a great guide and wonderful food. They went out of their way to answer our questions and to take us on a night hike because we expressed interest. It is rugged for sure, but absolutely worth it!

I had been to the South American jungles twice before, once in Ecuador and once in Peru, but this trip was definitely the best. I saw a tapir and my guide really knew about the wildlife in the region, much more so than any other guides I had had previously.

We had a great trip - wonderful food, rigorous hiking, excellent guide. Our guide was very knowledgeable about local flora and fauna, and answered our questions about land use conflicts and threats to the park. Unforgettable experience

We booked this tour last-minute and were happy we still got to go, even though the season seemed to have ended. Good contact with the owner/organization. Communication on the itinerary could have been a little better. Food was nice, even for vegetarians. Not a lot to do in the evening, so bring a book or some cards.

I had been to the South American jungles twice before, once in Ecuador and once in Peru, but this trip was definitely the best. I saw a tapir and my guide really knew about the wildlife in the region, much more so than any other guides I had had previously. I asked about very specific, niche bird species that live in Bolivia and he knew exactly where to find them and where not.

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More than 10 years ago organized tours at Kaa Iya N. park were nonexistent, but sooner or later it was going to be a reality. The sooner the better because all national park o natural reserves have enormous threats specially in Bolivia. Those years it was not easy to convince people in charge of the park to open their minds to this need..But conservationists people with a wide view in Amboro Tours made it happen. From this link you can access to the updated and Synthesized itineraris

Our Kaa Iya Tours are trips to different entrances in this unique national park. Most of the tours used to be to ”Tucavaca” entrance but due to some necessary changes in our itineraries now we have other options to visit the park.

Kaa Iya National Park Jaguar Tours

This reserve is located in Bolivia, is renowned for its rich and diverse wildlife, with a particular focus on the presence of the jaguar (Panthera onca), the largest feline species in the Americas and a symbol of the region’s wilderness.

Within the rugged landscapes of Kaa Iya, jaguars thrive in habitats ranging from expansive plains to thorny forests typical of the Bolivian Chaco.

These magnificent predators play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance as apex predators, regulating prey populations and shaping the dynamics of the park’s ecosystem. The park’s conservation efforts are centered around protecting the jaguar population, which faces threats such as habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict. Beyond jaguars, Kaa Iya is also home to a variety of other iconic species including pumas, tapirs, ocelots, and peccaries, showcasing the park’s importance as a biodiversity hotspot in South America. Protecting the jaguar and its habitat within Kaa Iya National Park is vital not only for the survival of this magnificent big cat but also for safeguarding the overall health and integrity of the park’s unique ecosystem.

Some of the mammals you may watch at Kaa Iya National park;

– Jaguar (Panthera onca)

– Puma (Puma concolor)

– Geoffroy’s cat (Leopardus geoffroyi)

– Garlepp’s pampas cat (Leopardus colocola garleppi)

– Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis)

– Jaguarundi (Herpailurus yagouaroundi)

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Kaa Iya National Park Jaguar Tours

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Day 1

07:00 – Pickup at your hotel in Santa Cruz.

Departure towards Kaa Iya National Park on a paved road with some sections under repair, accompanied by a guide and driver. Around 13:00, arrival in the town of San José de Chiquitos. Do not forget your original valid identification documents in Bolivia.

Lunch in San José, followed by a change to a 4WD vehicle. The luggage is transferred to the new vehicle to continue the journey on a dirt road to Kaa Iya National Park, estimated to take approximately 3 hours. During this trip, there are also chances of spotting some wildlife.

Depending on the arrival time at the camp, the next safari is scheduled, which will be the first one entirely within the park. This could be a trekking activity to get some physical exercise after the long journey. A night outing is also planned, which could be in a vehicle or another walk with flashlights and spotlights.

When the tour lasts 2 days or more, the overnight stay in Kaa Iya National Park is in camping or beds, depending on prior arrangements.

Overnight in camping or beds in the park.

Day 2

The first safari of this day can start at 03:00 or 05:00 in the early morning and may last until 10:00 or later.

Breakfasts, lunches, or dinners can be at the camp near the ranger’s house or at some point during the safari, as communicated by the guide and/or decided in consultation with the visitors.

For tours of 2 days and 1 night or more, returning to Santa Cruz begins around 10:00 on the last day, to arrive in San José de Chiquitos around 13:00. There are also chances of spotting wildlife on the return journey, although animal sightings are never guaranteed during the tour.

After lunch in San José de Chiquitos, the return trip to Santa Cruz takes approximately 5 hours.

For tours of 3 days and 2 nights or more, the overnight stay is again in Kaa Iya National Park in camping or beds.

Day 3

For tours of 3 days and 2 nights or more, there will be time to cover longer distances in the vehicle, reaching other ranger camps or a GTB (Gas Transredes Bolivia) camp. GTB personnel help control traffic on the dirt road (DDV) within the park. These control posts are also near the entrances of Kaa Iya National Park.

Park routes depend on factors such as road conditions and specific authorizations obtained for each group of visitors.

For all safaris, the guide coordinates with visitors, considering current conditions like possible fire alerts or rain affecting road conditions, and of course, the group’s preferences.

Do not forget the details of the items recommended to bring for these safaris/tours.

If your tour starts and ends in Santa Cruz, on the last day in the park, you must return from Tucavaca (Kaa Iya NP) to San José de Chiquitos after breakfast, as the journey back to the city is quite long and lunch in San José de Chiquitos is necessary.

Estimated return to Santa Cruz around 20:30.

You will be dropped off at your hotel.

End of the tour to Kaa Iya National Park.

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Half Day

12:00 – Pickup at your hotel in Santa Cruz. Please note that you will need to have lunch on your own before starting the tour. Do not forget your original valid identification documents in Bolivia.

Departure towards Kaa Iya National Park on a paved road with some sections under repair, accompanied by a guide and driver. Around 17:00, arrival in the town of San José de Chiquitos.

Accommodation in a hostel in double occupancy. Room with private bathroom and air conditioning.

Dinner and overnight in San José de Chiquitos.

Day 1

Early morning departure at 05:30. Breakfast will be after a couple of hours or upon arrival at the first control gate of Kaa Iya National Park. Estimated arrival at the camp is approximately 3 hours later; during this trip, there are also chances of spotting some wildlife, hence the early departure to maximize available time.

Depending on the arrival time at the camp, the next safari is scheduled, which will be the first one entirely within the park. This could be a trekking activity to get some physical exercise after the long journey. A night outing is also planned, which could be in a vehicle or another walk with flashlights and spotlights.

For tours of 2 days or more, the overnight stay in Kaa Iya National Park is in camping or beds, depending on prior arrangements.

Overnight in camping or beds in the park.

Day 2

The first safari of this day can start at 03:00 or 05:00 in the early morning and may last until 10:00 or later.

Breakfasts, lunches, or dinners can be at the camp near the ranger’s house or at some point during the safari, as communicated by the guide and/or decided in consultation with the visitors.

For tours of 2.5 days and 1 night or more, starting and ending in Santa Cruz, returning begins around 10:00 on the last day, to arrive in San José de Chiquitos around 13:00. There are also chances of spotting wildlife on the return journey, although animal sightings are never guaranteed during the tour.

After lunch in San José de Chiquitos, the return trip to Santa Cruz takes approximately 5 hours.

For tours of 3 days and 2 nights or more, the overnight stay is again in Kaa Iya National Park in camping or beds, depending on prior arrangements.

Day 3

For tours of 3.5 days and 2 nights or more, there will be time to cover longer distances in the vehicle, reaching other ranger camps or a GTB (Gas Transredes Bolivia) camp. GTB personnel help control traffic on the dirt road (DDV) within the park. These control posts are also near the entrances of Kaa Iya National Park.

Park routes depend on factors such as road conditions and specific authorizations obtained for each group of visitors.

For all safaris, the guide coordinates with visitors, considering current conditions like possible fire alerts or rain affecting road conditions, and of course, the group’s preferences.

Do not forget the details of the items recommended to bring for these safaris/tours.

If your tour starts and ends in Santa Cruz, on the last day in the park, you must return from Tucavaca (Kaa Iya NP) to San José de Chiquitos after breakfast, as the journey back to the city is quite long and lunch in San José de Chiquitos is necessary.

Estimated return to Santa Cruz around 20:30.

You will be dropped off at your hotel.

End of the tour to Kaa Iya National Park.

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2 Days, 1 Nights
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Day 1

05:30 – (Could also be a bit later) Departure from your hotel in San José de Chiquitos with a guide and driver in a 4WD vehicle on a dirt road to Kaa Iya National Park, estimated arrival in approximately 3 hours. During this trip, there are also chances of spotting wildlife. The early start maximizes available time during the tour and increases the chances of seeing wildlife.

Depending on the arrival time at the camp, the next safari is scheduled, which will be the first one entirely within the park. This could be a trekking activity to get some physical exercise after the long journey. A night outing is also planned, which could be in a vehicle or another walk with flashlights and spotlights.

For tours of 2 days or more, the overnight stay in Kaa Iya National Park is in camping or beds, depending on prior arrangements.

Day 2

The first safari of this day can start at 3:00 or 5:00 in the early morning and may last until 10:00 or later.

Breakfasts, lunches, or dinners can be at the camp near the ranger’s house or at some point during the safari, as communicated by the guide and/or decided in consultation with the visitors.

For tours of 2 days and 1 night or more, ending in the town of San José de Chiquitos, the return begins around 17:00 on the last day, arriving in San José de Chiquitos at approximately 20:00 or 21:00. There are also chances of spotting wildlife on the return journey, although animal sightings are never guaranteed during the tour. Dinner on the last day is not included.

If your tour is for 3 days and 2 nights or more, the overnight stay will be in Kaa Iya National Park in camping or beds.

Day 3

For tours of 3 days and 2 nights or more, there will be time to cover longer distances in the vehicle, reaching other ranger camps or another GTB (Gas Transredes Bolivia) camp. GTB personnel help control traffic on the dirt road (DDV) within the park. These control posts are also near the entrances of Kaa Iya National Park.

Park routes depend on factors such as road conditions and specific authorizations obtained for each group of visitors.

For all safaris, the guide coordinates with visitors, considering current conditions such as possible fire alerts or rain affecting road conditions, and of course, the group’s preferences.

Do not forget the details of the items recommended to bring for these safaris/tours.

If your tour starts and ends in the town of San José, on the last day in the park, you must return from Tucavaca (Kaa Iya NP) to San José de Chiquitos after lunch or at 17:00 to arrive in San José at approximately 20:00.

You will be dropped off at your hotel.

End of the tour to Kaa Iya National Park.

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Kaa Iya National Park Jaguar Tours

2 Days 1 Night
From the City of Santa Cruz

1st Day

The Kaa Iya National Park Jaguar Tours starts at 08:00 we start the trip towards Tucavaca in Kaa Iya national park. The Tucavaca camp in Kaa Iya park is located approximately at 362 kms from the city of Santa Cruz.

Please may sure you take with your original passport or your country´s I.D. if your country is a member of the MERCOSUR agreement.

Please take with you the small sheet of paper that the control people give you when you enter Bolivia

The road to Tucavaca is asphalted until the population of San Jose de Chiquitos, which is about 265 km from Santa Cruz and the rest of the 362 kms is on a off road.

After leaving the city of Santa Cruz by car you can see large areas of crops mostly soybean and sunflower.

This area is known as the Eastern Lowlands of Santa Cruz. The ground in this area is suitable for agriculture.

After about 2 hours driving you can appreciate from the highway, during a good part of this first journey, the Mennonite colonies exist in large numbers on both sides of the road.

The Mennonites are an ethnic group that is dedicated to to agriculture and they came and still are coming to Santa Cruz from different countries such as Canada, Mexico and Paraguay.

Among these groups of people there are colonies of Mennonites with the most stringent internal rules. They do not allow their members to use electricity. Either they are not allow to use tractors with pneumatic. So they have to be replaced the pneumatic by iron rims adapted by themselves.

There are also Mennonites colonies with internal rules much more flexible but they all live in exclusive communities for Mennonites

During this journey, you can see on the road a variety of wild mammals lifeless beaten by cars. The type of animal more frequently seen dead on the highway are foxes, ant eaters, (Tamandua tetadractyla) armadillos, monkeys and even some times a tigrillo (Leopardus wiedii). Besides domestic ones

It is estimated to arrive at the first part of the journey which is San Jose de Chiquitos at approximately 11:00 hours.

San Jose de Chiquitos´ church has been declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO as part of the Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos.

The Jesuits arrived in the area of “Chiquitania” (a term imposed by the Jesuits) on December 31, 1691.

San Jose de Chiquitos was founded in 1696. In 1767 the Jesuits were expelled and taken prisoner by soldiers under the command of the Spanish crown.

After San Jose de Chiquitos we still have to drive to Tucavaca. Three hours or 97 kilometers more down on off road. Almost all this road appears to be stable throughout the year, although in some parts the land is prone to erosion and other parts may become muddy with rain

During the first 15 minutes this road goes by the city´s park “Santa Cruz La Vieja”. And then it is uphill for a while.

In some high points of the road you can see the green of the forest environment and the “Chiquitano” forest with a panoramic view of the town of San Jose de Chiquitos.

After 3 hours of driving on up down hills and some flat parts all surrounded by a green low forest typical of this part of Santa Cruz.

During this drive we have some chances of watching some wildlife.

As we approached Kaa Iya park and we start to cross the protection gates, and it is when the possibilities for wildlife viewing are greater.

From the first locked gate to Tucabaca Park Rangers site is about 20 minutes going in a low pace. On this road also there are possibilities to watch some mammals

We estimate to reach, the Camp of Tucavaca in Kaa Iya park, at about 16:00 hours

Once in the camp of the park ranger´s we have to give them the entry permission that we brought from Santa Cruz.

After arrival we are accommodated in shelters built by the community with the support from an NGO. Or we can set up the tents some where near the park rangers base.

Later we start walking or we go by car to the road that runs parallel to the pipeline.

This is some places where you have more opportunities to see the jaguar and others big mammals especially during the warm days, since they like places where the wind flows more easily and cools the hot atmosphere of this part of the Chaco forest.

Some mammals like to lick the mud where the water from a rain gather in some places on the road parallel to the pipeline

During the walk or drive it may get dark so it is necessary to take a good flashlight and insect protection.

Although we recommend you to try to use more clothes protections rather than odour repellents.

Dinner and overnight would be close to the park ranger´s place. Or somewhere in the forest of the park

2nd Day

Very early in the morning we bound for the city of Santa Cruz.

Breakfast would be before or after starting the trip

Getting out of the park boundaries we still have big chances of watching a Jaguar, Tapires or deers.

It Is estimated to be back in the city of Santa Cruz at 18:00 hours.

Once we return to the city to leave it in your hotel

End of your tour to Kaa Iya National Park

3 Days 2 Night
From the City of Santa Cruz

1st Day

Kaa Iya National Park Jaguar Tours starts at 08:00 we start the trip towards Tucavaca in Kaa Iya national park. The Tucavaca camp in Kaa Iya park is located approximately at 362 kms from the city of Santa Cruz.

The road to Tucavaca is asphalted until the population of San Jose de Chiquitos, which is about 265 km from Santa Cruz and the rest of the 362 kms is on a off road.

After leaving the city of Santa Cruz by car you can see large areas of crops mostly soybean and sunflower.

This area is known as the Eastern Lowlands of Santa Cruz. The ground in this area is suitable for agriculture.

After about 2 hours driving you can appreciate from the highway, during a good part of this first journey, the Mennonite colonies exist in large numbers on both sides of the road.

The Mennonites are an ethnic group that is dedicated to to agriculture and they came and still are coming to Santa Cruz from different countries such as Canada, Mexico and Paraguay. Among these groups of people there are colonies of Mennonites with the most stringent internal rules. They do not allow their members to use electricity. Either they are not allow to use tractors with pneumatic. So they have to be replaced the pneumatic by iron rims adapted by themselves.

There are also Mennonites colonies with internal rules much more flexible but they all live in exclusive communities for Mennonites

During this journey, you can see on the road a variety of wild mammals lifeless beaten by cars. The type of animal more frequently seen dead on the highway are foxes, ant eaters, (Tamandua tetadractyla) armadillos, monkeys and even some times a tigrillo (Leopardus wiedii). Besides domestic ones

It is estimated to arrive at the first part of the journey which is San Jose de Chiquitos at approximately 11:00 hours.

San Jose de Chiquitos´ church has been declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO as part of the Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos.

The Jesuits arrived in the area of “Chiquitania” (a term imposed by the Jesuits) on December 31, 1691.

San Jose de Chiquitos was founded in 1696. In 1767 the Jesuits were expelled and taken prisoner by soldiers under the command of the Spanish crown

After 3 hours of driving on up down hills and some flat parts all surrounded by a green low forest typical of this part of Santa Cruz.

During this drive we have some chances of watching some wildlife

As we approached Kaa Iya park and we start to cross the protection gates, and it is when the possibilities for wildlife viewing are greater.

From the first locked gate to Tucabaca Park Rangers site is about 30 minutes going in a low pace. On this road also there are possibilities to watch some wild mammals

We estimate to reach the Camp of Tucavaca in Kaa Iya park at about 16:00 hours.

Once in the camp of the park ranger´s we have to give them the entry permission that we brought from the city of Santa Cruz

After arrival we set up the tents or we get into in a shelter. Depending on the availability or on the arrangements made before. Usually we stay overnight near the park rangers base.

Later this afternoon we start a 2 / 3 hours trekking or we go by car to the road that runs parallel to the pipeline.

This first day we will try find traces of a jaguar, that way we should know better where to look for it the next days. In some places we have more opportunities to see jaguars and others big mammals, especially during the warm days, since they like places where the wind flows more easily and cools the hot atmosphere of this part of the Chaco forest.

At night we also should go out riding the vehicle o walking to look for wildlife big cats, tapirs or any other mammals

You should always keep with you enough water, a torch, a hat and insect protection.

Although we recommend you to try to use more clothes protections rather than odour repellents.

Dinner and overnight would be close to the park ranger´s place. Or somewhere in the forest of the park

2nd Day – KKaa Iya National Park Jaguar Tours

We start at 5H or 4H in the morning riding in the vehicle or trekking, this will depend on the activities we had the night before. We start the day before sunrise, this in order to have a better chances of observing mammals

The area chosen to go today will depend on the results of the day before. In this part of Kaa Iya National park there are o only two existing roads. One which runs parallels to the gas pipeline and the other that is the one we used to get in the park

On the way we will have great opportunities to see some wildlife, but never guarantee the observation of any animal.

Also is possible go have a short trekking through the virgin forest to one of the many small “Lagunas” This walk may takes about 20 minutes one way. These little reserve of water are in dry season a excellent place to find wildlife.

At night we have another excursion in the park to have more chances of finding wildlife.

Dinner and overnight in Tucavaca

3rd Day – Kaa Iya National Park Jaguar Tours

Very early in the morning we have to go on the vehicle / trekking for about 3 hours following the traces of the jaguar

Breakfast should be somewhere down the road

Once we get back to the camping site we get the things ready to bound for the city of Santa Cruz.

On our way out of Kaa Iya National park we also still keep yourself alert because there good chances for encountering some more wildlife

It Is estimated to be back in the city of Santa Cruz at 17:00 hours.

Once we return to the city to leave it in your hotel

End of our Kaa Iya National Park Jaguar Tours services. Thanks

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Kaa Iya National Park Jaguar Tours

tour details

Kaa Iya National park

The Tours Includes

Includes:

Private transportation Santa Cruz city – San Jose – Kaa Iya National Park- Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
Guide (Spanish speaking. Translator available with an extra cost
Bottled Water
Meals
Night Safari on foot and or in a vehicle with a spot light
Camping gear
Entrance fee
One night at a hostal in San Jose de chiquitos ( Tours of 3DD & 3NN / 2DD & 2 NN)

Does not Includes:

Snacks
Special Medicines
Bilingual guide
Any item not mentioned in Includes
Alcoholic drinks
Accident Insurance

Recommendations

Read the terms and conditions of the tour.
Read the list of things to bring for the tour.

Others

It is forbidden to transport and / or use of drugs according to Bolivian laws.
Adverse weather conditions can change the original program.
Social Convulsions can affect the original itinerary.

What To Bring

Sunscreen
A Cap or a Hat ( No to be used under the trees or branches)
Mosquitos / Insect net to protect your face/ head (so you do not apply repellent near your eyes.
Sun Glasses
A Warm Sweater
Raincoat
Insect Repellents
Long-sleeved shirt- Pants
Passport (Original) Or identifications documents valid in Bolivia
Plastic bags to protect whatever you do not want to get wet
Trekking Shoes or others proper shoes.
Bring your own medication for your personal needs
Personal items you may need
Extra food, cookies or sweets of your choice
Toilet paper, Towel and others personal items.
Sandals
A hand torch Hand & head lamp with enough batteries
Enough cloth. And a pair of trousers. It should become shorts and dry fast.

Recommendations

Follow the guide’s instructions.
Do not explore on your own.
Do not touch any insect or reptile.
Protect things you want to keep dry by putting them in plastic bags.
Do not litter. Including cigarette butts.
Be careful about SLIPPING and falling, when crossing the rivers and streams or by the natural swimming pools.
Do not jump from place to place.
Do not smoke or light Candles inside the tents.
Do not lift any rocks or logs.
Do not litter.
In the natural places where you take a bath do not use shampoo or soap.

Tropical Diseases.- To minimize the risk of malaria, or a tropical disease we.

Strongly recommend the use of long sleeved shirts and pants. During both day and night, and the use of repellents.

Positive Thinking.- When travelling in Bolivia, particularly to remote areas, keep in mind that you are travelling in sparsely populated areas where few people go.

We suggest you a positive mental approach to relax, keep an open mind.

Deodorant.- Try not to bring to the forest strong odor substances Keep In Mind: The changing weather can affect your future plans.

It is prohibited to hunt or capture any animal species or extract plants
You have to carry your camping gear and water. And you may have to help the guide With 1 or 3 kilos. Unless you have paid for a porter.
Likewise, remember that this tour can become an adventure where mishaps can happen, which is why it is necessary to have an exploring and adventurous spirit.

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★★★★★ 5/5

Fantastic experience - we had a great guide and wonderful food. They went out of their way to answer our questions and to take us on a night hike because we expressed interest. It is rugged for sure, but absolutely worth it!

I had been to the South American jungles twice before, once in Ecuador and once in Peru, but this trip was definitely the best. I saw a tapir and my guide really knew about the wildlife in the region, much more so than any other guides I had had previously.

We had a great trip - wonderful food, rigorous hiking, excellent guide. Our guide was very knowledgeable about local flora and fauna, and answered our questions about land use conflicts and threats to the park. Unforgettable experience

We booked this tour last-minute and were happy we still got to go, even though the season seemed to have ended. Good contact with the owner/organization. Communication on the itinerary could have been a little better. Food was nice, even for vegetarians. Not a lot to do in the evening, so bring a book or some cards.

I had been to the South American jungles twice before, once in Ecuador and once in Peru, but this trip was definitely the best. I saw a tapir and my guide really knew about the wildlife in the region, much more so than any other guides I had had previously. I asked about very specific, niche bird species that live in Bolivia and he knew exactly where to find them and where not.

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The bolivian pantanal with Puerto Bush

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The Bolivian Pantanal

with Puerto Bush

The bolivian pantanal with Puerto Bush tours. The Pantanal is a floodplain of 140,000 km² where more than 80 species of mammals, 650 species of birds, 263 species of fish, and 50 species of reptiles can be found. The Paraguay River is the backbone of the Pantanal, where all the widely dispersed waters of the Pantanal slowly flow. These lands have very little slope, so their drainage capacity is very low.

The landscapes are flat and expansive with great color and beauty. Most tours to the Pantanal-Puerto Bush are conducted from the city of Santa Cruz. Amboro Tours can also offer another destination in the Bolivian Pantanal where the Hyacinth macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) can be closely observed.

When the tour or the itineraries offered by Amboro Tours begin in the city of Santa Cruz, they may include several other destinations along the same route, such as the Jesuit missions of San Jose and Santiago de Chiquitos, or other tourist destinations like Chochis, the Tucavaca Valley, and Aguas Calientes.

The latter is a river with white sand and hot springs with healing properties. Returning to the Bolivian Pantanal, the Otuquis National Park is the same Pantanal along the route from Puerto Suarez to Puerto Bush. This tour could also include the Tres Gigantes Biological Station on the Paraguayan side or the town of Bahia Negra in Paraguay to combine the Pantanal with ethnic tourism by visiting indigenous communities in Bahia Negra.

During water tours in boats with outboard motors or rowing boats, the chances of observing wildlife increase. Among the most common inhabitants are the Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare), the Anaconda (Eunectes notaeus), and the giant otter (Pteronura brasiliensis). However, wildlife observation depends on several factors, such as the time of year.

Bolivia / Paraguay Pantanal Route; San Jose de Chiq. - Chochis - Santiago de Chiq. - Aguas Calientes

Starting at the city of Santa Cruz.It is possible to visit the bolivian and paraguayan parts of this wetland from the city of Santa Cruz or from the town of Puerto Suarez. But so far in Puerto Suarez Amboro Tours does not have an office Therefore all the arrangements has to be done with a tour company of the city of Santa Cruz or Online.

Amboro Tours offers the Pantanal Route from the city of Santa Cruz; – San Jose de Chiquitos – Valle de Tucavaca – Chochis – Aguas Calientes. Ones in Puerto Suares the route includes the Bolivian and Paraguayan Pantanal. Including Puerto Bush, Rio Paraguay and Rio Negro and Tres Gigantes biological station in Paraguay. Please check the links below.

Itineraries

The bolivian pantanal with Puerto Bush

Puerto Suarez Tres Gigantes
From The town of Puerto Suarez

1st Day

The bolivian pantanal with Puerto Bush and others destinations can be visited during a tour in a vehicle starting at your hotel in the town of Puerto Suarez or Puerto Quijarro early in the morning. The exact time we will let you know once we confirm our services. The final destination of this first day will be the Biological Station Tres Gigantes on Rio Negro in Paraguay across from Otuquis National park of Bolivia

This trip is on a dirt road that passes by one of the largest iron reserves in the world. This place is known as “El Mutun”.

Also in this first part of the road is common to observe Toco Tucans (Ramphastos toco) among others birds.

Later on the road we will cross the military controls gates and also the control gate of Otuquis National park

After about 50 Km from Puerto Suarez on the road to Puerto Bush, we will be right in the middle of the south side of bolivian Pantanal.

Our destination by car today is Puerto Bush. It is located 140 km from Puerto Suarez and it is where the this road ends when it reaches Paraguay river. This dirt road is the only access, when it has water, to crosses this part of the bolivian pantanal to reach Paraguay River.

On both the sides of this road usually there is a immense marshland with its pampas and with its typical vegetation and environmental Pantanala’s characteristics. Here we have great possibilities to see many birds and mammals, or anacondas. We will stop as required.

After two, or four hours (140 km) This can be a slow trip because we will be stopping for pictures or just to observe the fauna.

Once we reach the point where the road to vehicles ends, we will be arriving at Puerto Bush where the Bolivian Navy has a military base as well the people of Otuquis National park on the banks of the river called Paraguay

In Puerto Bush we embark on a small motor boat bound for Tres Gigantes Biological Station located on banks of Rio Negro.

This journey on the boat takes about one hour. The first part of this trip will be on Rio Paraguay and the last part will be on Negro River

Arrival and accommodation in Tres Gigantes Biological Station Lodge. Some night walk in the trails of Tres Gigntes is possible to try to see some mammals.

Dinner and overnight in Biological Station Tres Gigantes

2nd Day. The bolivian pantanal with Puerto Bush

Before breakfast, we will have a walk in the trail of Tres Gigantes. This can last one or two hours.

Also is possible to use the kayaks (two available) for some rides on Rio Negro.

In Rio Negro is possible to fish Pirañas and it is a place of Yacares

Also in Tres Gigantes or in the bolivian Pantanal there are great possibilities of observing jaguars (Panthera onca), puma (Puma concolor).

The giant armadillo (Pridontes maximus), Anta (Tapirus terrestris),and giant river otters (Pteronura brasiliensis) or the giant ant eater Myrmecophaga tridactyla are some times easy to watch

For visitor with more adventure spirit is possible to cross rio Negro to have some walks in Otuquis National park in the bolivian side. But this would require to be organized ahead of time

One night in tents in the forest of Otuquis National park could be also possible. But this has to be coordinated with enough time also because we would need a legal authorization for it

Dinner and overnight in Biological Station Tres Gigantes

3er Day. The bolivian pantanal with Puerto Bush

Early after breakfast we may have the time for another short walk in the trails of Tres Gigantes.

After this we should start the trip back to Puerto Bush in a motor boat. First we have to go on Rio Negro and then o Rio Paraguay to arrive to Puerto Bush.

Once in Puerto Bush we should get ready to get on the vehicle to get back to Puerto Suarez. During this day we will be also enjoying the Pantanal, stopping for pictures or just to observe some more wild life. This last day we may have lunch some where on the road

Be aware that during the dry season some parts of the Pantanal may get on fire

We will be arriving at Puerto Suarez about 18:00 hours

End of the tour to the bolivian pantanal with Puerto Bush and other places in the Pantanal

Please read the Terms and Conditions of our services

The original source of this itinerary is Amboro Tours

Adverse weather conditions or social upheavals can change the original itinerary.

Be also prepared for MOSQUITOES.

Take with you some sun protection items; sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, long sleeve shirt, long pants and others. Also take with you waterproof clothing

“Just take your pictures and leave only your footprints”

Pantanal Puerto Bush Rio Paraguay

From the City of Santa Cruz

1st Night. The bolivian pantanal with Puerto Bush

We can commence these Pantanal Tours trips at 17H00 at your hotel with a transfer out to the bus-train station in the city of Santa Cruz. The first part of this Pantanal Tour is a journey to the town of Puerto Suarez by a train called “Ferrobus”

This trips takes the whole night (You can buy your dinner on board ) and it arrives to Puerto Suarez at 8H approximately in the morning.

This trips takes the whole night (You can buy your dinner on board ) and it arrives to Puerto Suarez at 8H approximately in the morning. After breakfast in the village of Puerto Suarez you start the trip to Puerto Bush

1st Day. The bolivian pantanal with Puerto Bush

The Pantanal Tours have this day as the first day into the Pantanal. we start this trip in a vehicle.The final destination today will be the Biological Station Tres Gigantes on banks Rio Negro in Paraguay across from Otuquis National park of Bolivia. This trip is on a dirt road passes by one of the largest iron reserves in the world. This place is known as “El Mutun”.

Also in this first part of this road is common to observe some birds like, Toco Tucans (Ramphastos toco) among others as the really big one locally known as Bato (Jabiru mycteria)

Later on the road we will cross the military controls gates and also the control gate of Otuquis National park. After about 50 Km from Puerto Suarez on the road to Puerto Bush, we will be right in the middle of the south side of bolivian Pantanal. ( People that wants to see the blue macaws Hyacinth Macaw ( Anodorhyncchus hyacinthinus) should visit the north side of Pantanal)

This region is an immense marshland and this embankment road is the only access, to crosses this part of the bolivian pantanal to reach Paraguay River. On both the sides of this road there is marsh with its pampas and with its typical vegetation and environmental characteristics. Here we have great possibilities to see many birds and mammals, or anacondas. We will stop as required.

This part of these Pantanal Tours may take two, or four hours a distance of 140 km, because usually the group will be stopping for pictures or just to observe the fauna.

Once we reach the point where the road to vehicles ends, we will be arriving at Puerto Bush where the Bolivian Navy has a military base as well the people of Otuquis National park on the banks of the river called Paraguay

In Puerto Bush we embark on a small motor boat bound for Tres Gigantes Biological Station located on banks of Rio Negro. This journey on the boat takes about one hour. The first part of this trip will be on Rio Paraguay and the last part will be on Negro River

Arrival and accommodation at Tres Gigantes.

Some night walks in the trails of Tres Gigantes are possible to try to see some mammals. In case you want to do this please ask the guide about it.

Dinner and overnight in Biological Station Tres Gigantes

2nd Day. The bolivian pantanal with Puerto Bush

This Pantanal Puerto Bush Rio Paraguay Tours needs early trekking before breakfast to have more chances to see some wildlife, these walks can last one or two hours. The visitors need to coordinate with the guide the start time the night before.

The Pantanal Tours also includes the possibility to use the kayaks, upon availability, for some rides on Rio Negro. Please be aware of the pirañas and yacares in the water.

In Rio Negro is possible to fish Pirañas, and it is a place of Yacares

Also in Tres Gigantes or in the bolivian Pantana of Otuquis National Park, there are possibilities of observing jaguars (Panthera onca), puma (Puma concolor).

The giant armadillo (Pridontes maximus), Anta (Tapirus terrestris),and giant river otters (Pteronura brasiliensis) or the giant ant eater Myrmecophaga tridactyla. These are some of the species that can be seen during these Pantanal tours

For visitor with more adventure spirit is possible to cross rio Negro to have some walks in Otuquis National park in the bolivian side. But this would require to be organized ahead of time. One night in tents in the forest of Otuquis National park could be also possible. But this has to be coordinated with enough time also because we would need a legal authorization.

Dinner and overnight in Biological Station Tres Gigantes

3rd Day. The bolivian pantanal with Puerto Bush

After an early breakfast we should try our “luck” to see mammals in the trails near by or in the river.

After this we should start the trip back to Puerto Bush in a motor boat. First we have to go on Rio Negro and then o Rio Paraguay to arrive to Puerto Bush.

Once in Puerto Bush we should get in to the vehicle to return to Puerto Suarez. During this day we will be also enjoying the Pantanal, stopping for pictures or just to observe some more wild life.

The group needs to be at Puerto Suarez sometime in early afternoon hours. From Puerto Suarez we should continue the trip on a paved highway towards Santiago de Chiquitos.

The pantanal tours also includes a visit to a hot-springs located very near the highway in the community known as “Aguas Calientes”. Many visitors stop by or come seeking for this place due its haling properties. If our time availability is okay and if it is not too crowded we also can enjoy the great place to relax before arriving at Santiago de Chiquitos

Once in Santiago de Chiquitos we get the accommodations in a hostel of the village. This place was also founded by the Jesuits but its church was not to rebuilt by Hans Roth. If you are interested and if it is open you can go to visit it.

Dinner and overnight in Santiago de Chiquitos

4th Day

After breakfast we go to visit the Plateau Tucavaca to have a great view of El Valle de Tucavaca.

This place is not too far from the hostel, but once in the trails it requires a bit of hiking uphill. There are different levels and views.

In the afternoon hours is possible to visit Las Cuevas de Juan Miserendino. This hike need about 4 hours

Dinner and overnight in Santiago de Chiquitos

5th Day

After breakfast we start our return to the city of Santa Cruz visiting on the way Chochis and San Jose de Chiquitos. Down the road we can appreciate the red tinted Mountains known as part of the El Escudo Chiquitano. These reddish mountains look like blending with the green forest in this beautiful landscape

after about one hour driving our first stop is Chochis where we visit its main attraction name Santuario

After Chochis we get back on the highway to drive to the the missional town of San Jose de Chiquitos. The town of San Jose was founded on march 19th of 1697 by the jesuit missioners. And was declared world heritage by UNESCO on 12 of December 1990 because its church building, together with other 4 towns in the region of the Chiquitania

We do not plan more stops down the road until the city of Santa Cruz. We will be arriving at the city of Santa Cruz at about 17:00 hours

End of our Pantanal Puerto Bush Rio Paraguay

Puerto Suarez – Puerto Bush – Rio Negro – Rio Paraguay
Camping

3 Days and 2 Nights – In Tents/ Camping

1st Day.

We start this trip in a 4WD car at your hotel in the town of Puerto Suarez or Puerto Quijarro or at the train station. It is an early morning departure. The exact time we will let you know once we confirm our services.

This trip is in a 4WD vehicle on a dirt road. This road passes through one of the largest iron reserves in the world. This place is known as El Mutun.

Later on the road we will cross the military controls gates and also the control gate of Otuquis National park. Also in this first part of the road is common to observe Toco Tucans (Ramphastos toco) among others birds

After about 50 Km from Puerto Suarez on the road to Puerto Bush, we will be in the middle of the south side of bolivian Pantanal.

Puerto Bush is located 140 km from Puerto Suarez and it is where the this road ends when it reaches Paraguay river. This dirt road is the only access that crosses this part of bolivian pantanal.

On both the sides of this road there is El Pantanal (marshland)with its pampas and with its typical vegetation and environmental characteristics. Here we have great possibilities to see many birds and mammals, or anacondas (Although we do not guarantee that we are going to see any animal). Nowadays the traffic have been increased due to the big trucks transporting the iron rocks to a new port built at Rio Paraguay.

We will be stopping as required.

This first part of these pantanal tours may take two, or four hours (140 km) This can be a slow trip because we will be stopping for pictures or just to observe the fauna. Puerto Bush is where this road ends at Paraguay river. This place is Puerto Bush where the Bolivian Navy has a military base as well the people of Otuquis National park on the banks of the river called Paraguay

In Puerto Bush we set up the tents in some place close to the river or somewhere else away from people and trying to get closer to the wild life.Overnight in Puerto Bush in tents

2nd Day.

Before breakfast we do some trekking on the road or if we find a trail we use it. Some times the trails are flooded. But in the dry season some parts of the Pantanal get on fire. Today we need to stretch our legs so if there are no trails available we will walk for about 3 hours or more on the only road. or we can use the pick with a seat outside to have a better view.

In the bolivian Pantanal there are some possibilities of observing jaguars(Panthera onca), puma(Puma concolor, giant armadillo(Pridontes maximus), Anta (Tapirus terrestris) or giant river otters (Pteronura brasiliensis

After dinner we can program another night trekking or maybe a Safari drive with a spot light Also we can try to find a place farther from the main road to set up the tents

Dinner and overnight in Puerto Bush or in the area in tents

3rd Day.

Before breakfast we may have very early activities depending on the time we went to bed the night before and the place where we spent the night.

After breakfast we should start trip back Puerto Suarez

This day is also full o opportunities of encountering some wild life of the pantanal.

We will be arriving at Puerto Suarez about 16:00 hours

End of our services

Please read the Terms and Conditions of our services

The original source of this itinerary is Amboro Tours

Adverse weather conditions or social upheavals can change the original itinerary.

Be also prepared for MOSQUITOS.

Take with you some sun protection items; sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, long sleeve shirt, long pants and others. Also take with you waterproof clothing

“Just take your pictures and leave only your footprints”

Pantanal Tours

What to Bring

The bolivian pantanal with Puerto Bush

(DO NOT BRINGS THINGS YOU MAY DO NOT NEED)

Sunscreen
A Cap or a Hat ( No to be used under the trees or branches)
Sun Glasses
A Warm Sweater
Raincoat
Insect Repellents
Long-sleeved shirt- Trousers . Light colour clothes (Mosquitoes are especially attracted by dark colour)
Passport (Original) Or identifications documents valid in Bolivia
Plastic bags to protect whatever you do not want to get wet
Trekking Shoes or others proper Shoes.
Bring your own medication for your personal needs
Personal items you may need
Extra food, cookies or sweets of your choice
Toilet paper, Towel and others personal items
Trekking shoes, A pair of Sandals and/or light Shoes to walk in streams or rivers
A hand torch Hand & head lamp with enough batteries

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Fantastic experience - we had a great guide and wonderful food. They went out of their way to answer our questions and to take us on a night hike because we expressed interest. It is rugged for sure, but absolutely worth it!

I had been to the South American jungles twice before, once in Ecuador and once in Peru, but this trip was definitely the best. I saw a tapir and my guide really knew about the wildlife in the region, much more so than any other guides I had had previously.

We had a great trip - wonderful food, rigorous hiking, excellent guide. Our guide was very knowledgeable about local flora and fauna, and answered our questions about land use conflicts and threats to the park. Unforgettable experience

We booked this tour last-minute and were happy we still got to go, even though the season seemed to have ended. Good contact with the owner/organization. Communication on the itinerary could have been a little better. Food was nice, even for vegetarians. Not a lot to do in the evening, so bring a book or some cards.

I had been to the South American jungles twice before, once in Ecuador and once in Peru, but this trip was definitely the best. I saw a tapir and my guide really knew about the wildlife in the region, much more so than any other guides I had had previously. I asked about very specific, niche bird species that live in Bolivia and he knew exactly where to find them and where not.

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Exploring Chochis and Santiago de Chiquitos

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Exploring Chochis and

Santiago de Chiquitos

Exploring Chochis and Santiago de Chiquitos offers a fascinating journey through Bolivia’s history and culture. Chochis is renowned for its stunning colonial architecture, particularly the majestic Sanctuary of Chochis, a masterpiece of religious art.

In contrast, Santiago de Chiquitos showcases the UNESCO-listed Jesuit Missions, highlighting the intricate fusion of European and indigenous influences. Visitors can immerse themselves in the unique culture, explore ancient traditions, and admire the picturesque landscapes that surround these historic towns.

Santiago De Chiquitos

Exploring Chochis and Santiago de Chiquitos

Santiago was founded in 1754 as jesuit mission, Santiago de Chiquitos is has high level of preservation. It is located within the protected area of Valley Tucavaca at the foot of the mountains of Santiago the climate is cool, water is clean and the people is friendly. Santiago is nor far from Chochis village.

Some of the nearest attractions from the main square of Santiago de Chiquitos are:

El Large Mirador (View Point)

This is the bigest Mirador of the circuit of the viewpoints and is about 20 minutes further up is the Mirador Chico . From this view point you have a beautiful view of the Valley of Tucavaca and to other parts of the Serrania (hills) de Santiago.

Small Arc and Big Arch

This Arc is part of the circuit of the arches and caves and is located about two hours from the main plaza

The Hill

The Hill is a most beautiful waterfall with a drop of water of 20 meters high with gold color stones in the bottom. It is possible to reach the hill after a walk of an hour and a half from main plaza

Big Cave

The largest cave is part of the circuit of arches and caves and is located about two hours from Santiago. In the cave there are bats and birds, insects The environment around the cave is much cooler and wetter than the around Serrania of Santiago.

The Natural pools

A half an hour walk from the village of Santiago , are Las Pozas (pools) It is a spectacular site of more than 10 pools of clear water, with different sizes and depths

Eco-Tourism in the Chiquitania

It is possible to visit this part of Santa Cruz in Two Days or more. In this tours or trips you may combine Santiago De Chiquitos with another Jesuit Mission like San Jose de Chiquitos and others attractions like the Chochis village Aguas Calientes and some native communities or villages besides Santiago de Chiquitos. When visitors have more time available it possible to extend the trip to Kaa Iya National park or Otuquis national park in El Pantanal

Chochis

Exploring Chochis and Santiago de Chiquitos. Chochís is a village in Bolivia, located in the municipality of Robore in the Chiquitos Province of the Santa Cruz Department.

It has a population of 635 inhabitants (2012 National Census) and is situated 360 km away from the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. It can be reached by road (Bioceanic Highway) in 5 hours or by rail in 9 hours.
Among its main attractions are the Chochís Hill and some spectacualar view poins to appreciate incredible landscapes from La Serrania of Chochis.
This touristiic destination es totally off the beaten tracks.
Chochís has been declared a Municipal and Departmental Cultural and Natural Heritage site, with ongoing efforts for national recognition. It is surrounded by a landscape characterized by high plateaus covered with lush green vegetation, perched atop steep cliffs, and solitary towers of arid rock.

This part of the river is called “Los Hervores”

“Los Hervores” (The Boilers) is known like this because there are some places of the river where the depth is below the the knee with small spots of water and sand that seems to boil and the sand bubbles rise to the top of the water current. At these Hervores the temperature seems to be higher than 40 º C. The surface of the sand is not dense enough to support the weight of a person, so some one who step in this parts of the river may suddenly collapse down the whole, but ony half of the body
Although this does not represent any physical thread, you may take care of your photo equipment or similar instruments. These parts are easy to see because the water is very clear

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Exploring Chochis and Santiago de Chiquitos

San Jose De Chiquitos, Chochis and Aguas Calientes
From the city of Santa Cruz

1st Day

The commence of our exploring chochis and santiago de chiquitos tour starts at 08:00 in the morning.

Today´s destination Santiago de Chiquitos village

After about one hour driving we cross a river called “Rio Grande right after a police control point.

Please carry with you your passport or your country I.D. if your are from a country which is part or the MECOSUR agreement. Also please bring the small sheet of paper that you get when entering the country

On the way we cross vast fields of Soya, sunflower and other commercial grains

along the highway we can see many entrances to Mennonite colonies, they are here because the land is good for agriculture.

After about 3 1/2 hours driving on we will arrive at our fist destination of today is San Jose de Chiquitos.

This town was the third reduction founded as a mission of aboriginal “chiquitanos” by the Jesuits in March 19, 1697

In this place we can visit the museum related to it

We may have lunch in San Jose de Chiquitos.

In the case that for some reason the visit to the church o museum is not possible to do it today we would have to do it on our way back to Santa Cruz City

After San Jose de Chiquitos we return to the highway to keep going to reach Chochis. Located about 90 kilometer from San Jose de Chiquitos

During this trip on the paved highway , we will have the opportunity to appreciate the beautiful red tinted mountains that seems to glow with the sun down reflects on it like. Specially for the first time visitors.

Chochis is on 250 on sea level. And it has about one thousand five hundred inhabitants.

As we get close to Chochis we can see a special mountain named also Chochis (strong wind)

After having the feeling of being mixed with redish and green montains of the highway we arrived to the square of Chochis. This place is special for people that like the tranquility and the beautiful landscapes

In Chochis we could walk to visit one of its main attractions. Which is the Sanctuary Mariano de la Torre, the distance is only about 3 km. Also if visitors prefer you can go in the car

Sanctuary Mariano de la Torre is a Church was built on a hill and it was designed and by the artifice of the restorations of the Churches of the Jesuit missions of Chiquitos Hans Roth in 1988

Here you can appreciate the ability and talent of this person as well as the his recognition for the nature and for the local tribes, because in this place we can see wood carving showing native species of trees. And a native man and woman in theirs original size

Beside from wood carving what we can see is the usage of large amounts of local construction material. As red stones which seem to be used in all the walls and this looks as a very good combination with the surrounding mountains right outside the building.

(Please keep in mind that the visit to Chochis is more likely to be done on our way back to the city of Santa Cruz.)

After Chochis we get on the highway towards Aguas Calientes.

Aguas Calientes which is a small community almost on the side of the highway a few blocks block in driving in the community we get to a river known also with the same name of the community. In this river the water have a temperature of approximately 40 ° C with a sandy riverbed.

On both sides of the river in the part where there is no human presence the vegetation is exotic and lush.

This part of the river is called “Los Hervores”

“Los Hervores” (The Boilers) is known like this because there are some places of the river where the depth is below the the knee with small spots of water and sand that seems to boil and the sand bubbles rise to the top of the water current. At these Hervores the temperature seems to be higher than 40 º C. The surface of the sand is not dense enough to support the weight of a person, so some one who step in this parts of the river may suddenly collapse down the whole, but ony half of the body

Although this does not represent any physical thread, you may take care of your photo equipment or similar instruments. These parts are easy to see because the water is very clear

Upstream the river is deeper but still hot

Many local and nearby people as well as from the city of Santa Cruz and other parts of the country come to Aguas Calientes looking for to find relief from some physical problems.

Dinner would be in a small place in the village

Overnight in Santiago de Chiquitos

2nd Day

After breakfast we should start the day with a lot encourage for trekking.

We can start walking right from the village or we can use the vehicle for 3 or 2 kilometers to get closer to the trails. In some parts the trail is uphill.

The trekking time this day can be six or seven hours, usually over here the sun is very strong and the vegetation is very low. We recommend you to take all the items you need for this kind of trekking.

The trekking is not fast, rather is slow and always enjoying the great views.

These views are different depending on how heigh you are and on what side of the plateau of Tucabaca Valley.

Once we have walk around the top of Tucabaca Valley we need to get back to the town of Santiago de Chiquitos for lunch.

After lunch an a short rest, we should get ready for another trekking toward the caves of Juan Miserendino.

We leave the hostal or hotel again towards the reserve of Tucabaca but the entrance to the plateau this time is from a different part. On the way in the distance we can see the top of the plateau.

The trail to the caves go through a secondary forest with some typical trees

Once on the top the trails goes also through a flat pampas place

The “Arco is a well known reference in Tucabaca Valley

Fiinally we get to the entrance of the cave after about 2 or 3 hours of trekking

The first part entering the cave es very narrow, low and dark. ( You need a torch light)

After a few meters inside the space gets big. At one moment it is possible to see a bit of sunlight. But more inside the path gets again very small

After visiting Juan Miserendino Caves we need to get back to the town of Santiago de Chiquitos

Dinner and overnight in Santiago de Chiquitos

3ird Day

After breakfast we should start our return to the city of Santa Cruz

The return is on the same road, and lunch may is going to be in San Jose de Chiquitos or in some other place down the road.

If We missed to visit San Jose or Chochis on the first day we have the chance to do it today

We will be in the city of Santa Cruz about 16:00 hours

Once in the city we drive to your hotel

End of one of our tour Exploring Chochis and Santiago de Chiquitos

What to Bring

Exploring Chochis and Santiago de Chiquitos

(DO NOT BRINGS THINGS YOU MAY DO NOT NEED)

Sunscreen.
A Cap or a Hat ( No to be used under the trees or branches).
Sun Glasses.
A Warm Sweater.
Raincoat.
Swimsuit ( You may not have time to use it in one day tours).
Insect Repellents.
Long-sleeved shirt- Pants
Passport (Original) Or identifications documents valid in Bolivia.
Plastic bags to protect whatever you do not want to get wet.
Trekking Shoes or others proper Shoes.
Bring your own medication for your personal needs.
Personal items you may need
Extra food, cookies or sweets of your choice.

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Fantastic experience - we had a great guide and wonderful food. They went out of their way to answer our questions and to take us on a night hike because we expressed interest. It is rugged for sure, but absolutely worth it!

I had been to the South American jungles twice before, once in Ecuador and once in Peru, but this trip was definitely the best. I saw a tapir and my guide really knew about the wildlife in the region, much more so than any other guides I had had previously.

We had a great trip - wonderful food, rigorous hiking, excellent guide. Our guide was very knowledgeable about local flora and fauna, and answered our questions about land use conflicts and threats to the park. Unforgettable experience

We booked this tour last-minute and were happy we still got to go, even though the season seemed to have ended. Good contact with the owner/organization. Communication on the itinerary could have been a little better. Food was nice, even for vegetarians. Not a lot to do in the evening, so bring a book or some cards.

I had been to the South American jungles twice before, once in Ecuador and once in Peru, but this trip was definitely the best. I saw a tapir and my guide really knew about the wildlife in the region, much more so than any other guides I had had previously. I asked about very specific, niche bird species that live in Bolivia and he knew exactly where to find them and where not.

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Las Misiones Jesuitas

En Chiquitos

Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos are located in the department of Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Six of these missions have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1990.

In these Jesuit Missions it possible to distinguishe a unique mixture of European cultural blend with very little of the native culture. Since the local tribes were forced to convert themselves to the Christianity. Read More….. (Jesuit missions tours)

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San Javier, Concepcion, San Ignacio, San Miguel, Santa Ana
San Rafael, San Jose De Chiquitos

Jesuit Missions Tours – Chiquitos

A trips to the Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos is a physically and psychologically direct contact with the methods used by Jesuits to achieve the goal of changing the culture of the tribes in the region…Read More

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San Javier and Concepcion

From The City of Santa Cruz

1 Day 0 Night

At 7H30 a.m. we will pick you up to take you to the town of Concepcion located 280 kilometers away This trip will be done on a paved road, passing by several towns and villages of migrants people from the high lands of Bolivia and Mennonites colonies.

This trip is crossing an agricultural area, which grows soybean, sunflower, and several types of other grains. There, we can also realize the relentless advance of the agricultural frontier from 30 Kilometers (48.38 Miles) off Santa Cruz. The trip to Concepcion takes approximately 5 hours.

On the way we will stop in San Javier on 542 meters on sea level. In San Javier, a town with indigenous background, founded in the year 1691 by the Jesuits.

We visit its famous Jesuit church and the museum in company of a specialist guide, who will explain us some details of the work done by the natives and the Jesuits.

Lunch in San Javier (or in Concepción) Then we continue to Concepcion.

On the way to Concepcion we may stop in more than one place along the road. But in one in special called “Las Piedras” name given to it because the huge rocks are very striking in this private property with a nice lake and beutiful landscape

Lunch in San Javier or in Concepción. Then we continue to Concepcion.

Concepcion is on 534 meters above sea level and its inhabitants are mostly Chiquitanos´ background. And other tribes gathered here the time of the Jesuits, although there are also people of foreign background

This town was founded by the Jesuits in the year 1708 with 10 different tribes, each of these tribes then spoke different languages and worship different gods, each of these gods represented the nature.

In this town we will visit the Museum, and the church with a specialist guide. Also this guide will tell us different details of the work done by the Jesuits. After this we return to the city of Santa Cruz, where we will be arriving at night time.

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From The City of Santa Cruz

2 Days 01Night

At 8H30 a.m. we will pick you up to take you to the town of Concepcion located 280 kilometers away This trip will be done on a paved road, passing by several towns and villages of migrants people from the high lands of Bolivia and Mennonites colonies.

This trip is crossing an agricultural area, which grows soybean, sunflower, and several types of other grains. There, we can also realize the relentless advance of the agricultural frontier from 30 Kilometers (48.38 Miles) off Santa Cruz. The trip to Concepcion takes approximately 5 hours.

On the way we will stop in San Javier on 542 meters on sea level. In San Javier, a town with indigenous background, founded in the year 1691 by the Jesuits.

We visit its famous Jesuit church and the museum in company of a specialist guide, who will explain us some details of the work done by the natives and the Jesuits.

Lunch in San Javier or in Concepción. Then we continue to Concepcion.

On the way to Concepcion we may stop in more than one place along the road. But in one in special called “Las Piedras” name given to it because the huge rocks are very striking in this private property with a nice lake and beutiful landscape

Concepcion is on 534 meters above sea level and its inhabitants are mostly Chiquitanos´ background. And other tribes gathered here the time of the Jesuits, although there are also people of foreign background

This town was founded by the Jesuits in the year 1708 with 10 different tribes, each of these tribes then spoke different languages and worship different gods, each of these gods represented the nature.

Once In this town we will drive you to your hosting place.

The visit to Museum, and the church with a specialist guide could be done today or tomorow morning. It depends on the arrival time and others factors.

During the tour in Concepcion guide will tell us different details of the work done by the Jesuits. After this we return to the city of Santa Cruz, where we will be arriving at night time.

Dinner and ovenight in Concepcion

2nd Day

If we took the tour to the church and to the museum the day before. Today after breakfast at 9:00 we will go to the craft work shops or to a place call El Orquidiario. (Orchid´s place) Also we can visit the dam of the town.

We need to leave Concepcion towards Santa Cruz about noon.

We will reach Santa Cruz about 17:00 hours to bring you to your place.

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From the City of Santa Cruz

3 Days 2 Night

1st Day

At 7:30A.M. we will pick you up to take you to the town of San Ignacio located 476 kilometers away (767.74 miles)

This town is on 530 meters above sea level About half of this trip will be done on a paved road, passing by several towns and villages of people that moved from the high lands of bolivia to the low lands of santa Cruz. Also on the way we may see some Mennonitescolonies.

This trip is crossing an agricultural area, which grows soybean, sunflower, and several other types of grains. There, we can also realize the relentless advance of the agricultural frontier from 30 Kilometers (48.38 Miles) off Santa Cruz. The trip to San Ignacio takes approximately 9 hours.

On the way we will stop in San Javier on 542 meters on sea level

San Javier, is a town with indigenousbackground, founded in the year 1691 by the Jesuits.

In this town in company of a guide we will visit its famous Jesuit church and its museum. The guide will tells about how the the work of the jesuits to change the culture of the natives of the Chiquitania and others details about it.

Lunch would be in San Javier or before.

After San Javier we keep going to Concepcion for about 1 hour and a half.

Once in Concepcion the guide will Show us the church and museums and the work done by the native people and the jesuits and about the restauration process in this town

Concepcion is on 534 meters above sea level largely Chiquitanos´ background. And other tribes gathered here the time of the Jesuits, although there are also people of foreign background.

This town was founded by the Jesuits in the year 1708 with 10 different tribes, each of these tribes then spoke different languages and worship different gods, each of these gods represented the nature.

We leave Concepcion as early as we can because we still have a long drive to San Ignaciio de Velasco.

We may be arriving at San Ignacio at about 18:00 hours at or earlierDinner and overnight in San Ignacio de Velasco

2nd Day

If you did not have the time to visit the church of San Ignacio de Velasco the day before we will try to do it today before starting the long trip to San Jose de Chiquitos. Today we may not have a guide to accompany us,

Before arriving at San Jose de Chiquitos we plan to visit the Jesuit churches, in the small towns of San Rafael San Miguel, and/or Santa Ana.

These churches hold much of the original work of the Tribes and Jesuit missionaries.

The first village we visit is San Miguel de Velasco

In San Miguel de Velasco there is a wood workshop and a souvenirs shop. We can also visit these places. You do not have to buy anything.

After San Miguel we drive San Rafael. It is about 40 km on a dirt road.

From San Rafael we have to drive back about 30 Km to visit Santa Ana de Velasco.

Sometimes it is not possible to visit San Javier and Santa Ana during a 3 day tours. In these cases you have to choose between San Miguel and Santa Ana

In Santa Ana we will try to hear some baroque music from the local people.

From Santa Ama we have to go through San Rafael to keep going to San Jose de Chiquitos. Still 170 km down the road.

The total time from San Ignacio until we get to San Jose de Chiquitos can be 6 hours or more.

This depends on the time spent visiting the churches and on the conditions of the roads

Once in San Jose de Chiquitos, we check in at our respective hotels or Hostels. or we go directly to visit the jesuit mission complex which has a museum.

In case the guided tour in San Jose de chiquitos was not possible to do it today. It can be done tomorow.

3rd Day

If the day before the time was not enough to visit the church and the museum of San Jose de Chiquitos. This day is possible to do it after breakfast

Later we headed to the city of Santa Cruz distant about 4 hours away.

The whole road to the city of Santa Cruz is paved.

Lunch would be in a small town 20 km for the city of Santa Cruz or in some other place along the road

After arriving in the ciy of Santa Cruz we take to your hotel.

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From the City of Santa Cruz

4 Days 3 Nights

1th Day

At 8:00 we pick you up to take you to the town of Concepcion located about 295 kilometros from Santa Cruz

During this trip, and about 40 kilometers after leaving Santa Cruz, we passed through several small towns of people from the highlands of Bolivia (Altiplano) and also we pass close by some Mennonite colonies.

This trip is across a vast agricultural area, where the main production is the Soya, sunflower and other grains in smaller amounts.

Here, about 30 km way from the city of Santa Cruz, you can see the relentless advance of the agricultural frontier.

During this tour we will stop in San Javier, a town with 12,000 or more inhabitants and 542 meters on sea level

In San Javier most people are or have large native background.

This town was founded in 1691 by the Jesuits. In this town we visit the mission church and museum in the company of a guide.

He or She will show us different parts of the church, telling us about contruccion of the missions and the methodology used by the Jesuits to implement the changes in the Chiquitania and their area of influence.

The guide will give us also details of the restoration projects for the Jesuit Missions

Lunch at San Javier or perhaps earlier. Depending on how this trip has been developing.

After San Javier we go to the another missional town. Concepcion, which is located about 60 km more on the way.

Its elevation is 534 meters. And has about 15,000 or more inhabitants most of whom also descendants of the Zamucos or others trbes that were brought here against their will, to found this jesuit reduction

Concepcion was founded in 1708, with the Zamucos and ten others different tribes. Each one of these tribes used to worship different gods all of them represented in the nature of the forest.

In Concepcion in company of a guide, we visit the church and the two museums which are larger than the one in San Javier. Here too, the guide will give you a detailed explanation of the exhibiting objects, with an explanation of the restoration work of the Jesuit churches.

It is also possible we also visit the wooden workshop where the local people make the wood carving.

Dinner and overnight in Concepción. If the first day the time is not enough to visit the church and museums, this can be done the 2nd Day.

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After breakfast, we may stop at the church one more time for some more photos with a different sunshine angle

Continuing our trip to San Ignacio de Velasco, still 171 km away, which means about 3 or 4 hours because the bad road conditions.

Lunch will be at a simple small restaurant on the road, with only one or two meals to choose from, or it could be once we arrive at San Ignacio. Of course it depends on how you feel at the time.

San Ignacio´s church was redesigned and changed entirety in 1998. Although still keep some original wood work

San Ignacio de Velasco is the only church of the Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos that was not declared world heritage by UNESCO.

The trip to San Miguel will be directly after arriving at San Ignacio depending on the time available to get to San Miguel before noon.

In San Miguel besides visiting the church we may go to the wooden and craft shop of the village, so you can buy some souvenirs right from the woodshop.

Dinner and overnight in San Ignacio.

3th Day

After breakfast and early morning, we start the trip to San Jose de Chiquitos distant 245 kilometers from this town

During this trip we will visit the mission of Santa Ana distant about 40 kilometers of San Ignacio de Velasco.

In village of Santa Ana we will visit the church and also we will try to listen to some interpretation of Baroque music, if the right people is in town.

After Santa Ana, we go to the jesuit mission of San Rafael, located 35 miles from Santa Ana. In San Rafael we have the oppotunity of visting the church of the town.

From San Rafael we keep going yo San Jose de Chiquitos still distant 170 km for travell this day.

The total time since leaving San Ignacio until we get to San Jose de Chiquitos can be 6 hours or more, this depends on the conditions of the roads

Once in San Jose de Chiquitos, we check in at our respective hotels or Hotals. or we go directly to visit the jesuit mission complex which has a museum.

This is a guided tour and includes several rooms where the recent restoration works have been discovered paintings of the Jesuit missionary era and beyond it

A visit to the church of San Jose de Chiquitos and its museum can be considered a final complement to the history of the Jesuits in the Chiquitos.

This museum was inaugurated on February 26th, 2011

Dinner and overnight in San Jose de Chiquitos

4th Day

If the day before the time was not enough to visit the church and the museum of San Jose de Chiquitos. This day is possible to do it after breakfast

Later we headed to the city of Santa Cruz distant about 5 hours away.

The whole road to the city of Santa Cruz is paved.

After arriving in the ciy of Santa Cruz we take to your hotel.

Some parts of this tour may be change to make it better.

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From the City of Santa Cruz

4 Days 3 Nights

1th Day

At 8:00 we pick you up to take you to the town of Concepcion located about 295 kilometros from Santa Cruz

During this trip, and about 40 kilometers after leaving Santa Cruz, we passed through several small towns of people from the highlands of Bolivia (Altiplano) and also we pass close by some Mennonite colonies.

This trip is across a vast agricultural area, where the main production is the Soya, sunflower and other grains in smaller amounts.

Here, about 30 km way from the city of Santa Cruz, you can see the relentless advance of the agricultural frontier.

During this tour we will stop in San Javier, a town with 12,000 or more inhabitants and 542 meters on sea level

In San Javier most people are or have large native background.

This town was founded in 1691 by the Jesuits. In this town we visit the mission church and museum in the company of a guide.

He or She will show us different parts of the church, telling us about construction of the missions and the methodology used by the Jesuits to implement the changes in the Chiquitania and their area of influence.

The guide will give us also details of the restoration projects for the Jesuit Missions

Lunch at San Javier or perhaps earlier. Depending on how this trip has been developing.

After San Javier we go to another missional town. Concepcion, which is located about 60 km more on the way.

Its elevation is 534 meters. And has about 15,000 or more inhabitants most of whom also descendants of the Zamucos or others tribes that were brought here against their will, to found this Jesuit reduction

Concepcion was founded in 1708, with the Zamucos and ten others different tribes. Each one of these tribes used to worship different gods all of them represented in the nature of the forest.

In Concepcion in company of a guide, we visit the church and the two museums which are larger than the one in San Javier. Here too, the guide will give you a detailed explanation of the exhibiting objects, with an explanation of the restoration work of the Jesuit churches.

It is also possible we also visit the wooden workshop where the local people make the wood carving.

Dinner and overnight in Concepción. If the first day the time is not enough to visit the church and museums, this can be done the 2nd Day.

2nd Day

After breakfast, we continue our trip to San Ignacio de Velasco, still 171 km away, which means about 3 hours on a paved road

San Ignacio´s church was redesigned and changed entirety in 1998. Although still keep some original wood work

San Ignacio de Velasco is the one of churches of the Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos that was not declared world heritage by UNESCO.

The trip to San Miguel will be directly after arriving at San Ignacio depending on the time available to get to San Miguel before noon.

In San Miguel besides visiting the church we may go to the wooden and craft shop of the village, so you can buy some souvenirs right from the wood shop.

San Jose de Chiquitos distant 245 kilometers from San Igancio de Velasco

During this trip we will visit the mission of Santa Ana distant about 40 kilometers of San Ignacio de Velasco.

In village of Santa Ana we will visit the church and also we will try to listen to some interpretation of Baroque music, if the right people is in town.

After Santa Ana, we go to the jesuit mission of San Rafael, located 35 miles from Santa Ana. In San Rafael we have the opportunity of vesting the Jesuit church of the town.

From San Rafael we keep going yo San Jose de Chiquitos still distant 170 km for travel this day.

The total time since leaving San Ignacio until we get to San Jose de Chiquitos can be 6 hours or more, this depends on the conditions of the roads

Once in San Jose de Chiquitos, we check in at our respective hotel or Hotels. Or we go directly to visit the jesuit mission complex which has a museum.

This is a guided tour in the Museum and includes several rooms where the restoration works have discovered paintings of the Jesuit missionary era and beyond it

A visit to the church of San Jose de Chiquitos and its museum can be considered a final complement to the history of the Jesuits in the Chiquitos.

This museum was inaugurated on February 26th, 2011

Dinner and overnight in San Jose de Chiquitos

3th Day

In the case that for some reason the visit to the church o museum is not possible to do it today we would have to do it on our way back to Santa Cruz City

After breakfast in San Jose de Chiquitos we return to the highway to keep driving to reach Chochis. This small village is located about 90 kilometers from San Jose de Chiquitos

During this trip on the paved highway, we will have the opportunity to appreciate the beautiful red tinted mountains that seems to glow with the sun down reflects on it like. Especially for the first time visitors.

Chochis is on 250 on sea level. And it has about one thousand five hundred inhabitants.

As we get close to Chochis we can see a special mountain named also Chochis (strong wind)

This place is special for people that like the tranquility and the beautiful landscapes

In Chochis we could walk to visit one of its main attractions. Which is the Sanctuary Mariano de la Torre, the distance is only about 3 km. Also if visitors prefer you can go in the car

Sanctuary Mariano de la Torre is a Church was built on a hill and it was designed and by the artifice of the restorations of the Churches of the Jesuit missions of Chiquitos Hans Roth in 1988

Here you can appreciate the ability and talent of this person as well as the his recognition for the nature and for the local tribes, because in this place we can see wood carving showing native species of trees. And a native man and woman in theirs original size

Beside from wood carving what we can see is the usage of large amounts of local construction material. As red stones which seem to be used in all the walls and this looks as a very good combination with the surrounding mountains right outside the building.

After Chochis we get back on the highway towards Aguas Calientes.

Aguas Calientes which is a small community almost on the side of the highway a few blocks block in driving in the community we get to a river known also with the same name of the community. In this river the water have a temperature of approximately 40 ° C with a sandy riverbed.

On both sides of the river in the part where there is no human presence the vegetation is exotic and lush.

This part of the river is called “Los Hervores”

“Los Hervores” (The Boilers) is known like this because there are some places of the river where the depth is below the the knee with small spots of water and sand that seems to boil and the sand bubbles rise to the top of the water current. At these Hervores the temperature seems to be higher than 40 º C. The surface of the sand is not dense enough to support the weight of a person, so some one who step in this parts of the river may suddenly collapse down the whole, but ony half of the body

Although this does not represent any physical thread, you may take care of your photo equipment or similar instruments. These parts are easy to see because the water is very clear

Upstream the river is deeper but still it is hot

Many local and nearby people as well as from the city of Santa Cruz and other parts of the country come to Aguas Calientes looking for to find relief from some physical problems.

Dinner and overnight in Santiago de Chiquitos

4th Day

After breakfast we should start the day with a lot encourage for trekking.

We can start walking right from the village or we can use the vehicle for 3 or 2 kilometers to get closer to the trails. In some parts the trail is uphill.

The treking time this day can be six or seven hours, usually over here the sun is very strong and the vegetation is very low. We recommend you to take all the items you need for this kind of trekking.

The trekking is not fast, rather is slow and always enjoying the great views.

These views are different depending on how heigh you are and on what side of the plateau of Tucabaca Valley.

Once we have walk around the top of Tucavaca Valley we need to get back to the town of Santiago de Chiquitos for lunch.

We may have to have lunch in ´San Jose de Chiquitos to get back to the city at the end of the afernoon

Once in the city of Santa Cruz we drop off at your hotel in down town

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Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos

In the colonial era of South America, regions were controlled or divided between Spanish and Portugueses. A big partion was remained untapped until the end of the seventeenth century.

When Spanish Crown, sent the Jesuits to founded several Jesuit missions in the regions that are now known as El Beni And Santa Cruz in Bolivia. The Spanish intention was economic among other interests and to sit presence of the crown in “conquered” regions since the Portugueses were approaching by what is now known as Brazil

The Jesuits among others abilities new a lot about architecture so they forced local people to constructed the churches.

The natives new much about music, but they were also forced to sing and play the notes brought by the Jesuits. Consequently this was another great mutation to native culture.

After the expulsion of the Jesuits from the Spanish colonies, most of the missions were abandoned and deteriorated.

The Jesuit missions of the Chiquitania were unique in the preservation of their original structure. With the arrival of Hans Roth this conservation was essential to be able to achieve a reconstruction with in its original lines of the temples. The restoration project began in 1972

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The Jesuit Missions - Their History

The first Jesuit missionaries arrived in what is now Bolivia (then known as Upper Peru) in 1572, having moved eastward from the Viceroyalty of Peru, where they had been established since 1568. They were preceded by other orders, amongst them the Augustinians, Dominicans, Franciscans, and Mercedarians. The Jesuits had petitioned the Spanish Crown for permission to enter its holdings in the New World for three decades before it finally was granted in 1566 by Phillip II, while the Portuguese King John III had given them leave to enter Brazil in 1549. For the first hundred years or so, the Jesuits invariably accompanied the Spanish military and were residents of its scattered garrisons. They were not authorized to establish frontier settlements without approval of the civil authorities, which, needless to say (given the authorities’ suspicions of the Jesuits’ motives) never happened.

These early missionaries were almost exclusively native Spaniards. For the most part, they attended to the spiritual needs of the colonists in the arid Altiplano, around Lake Titicaca, and in the cities of La Paz, Potosí, and La Plata (present-day Sucre), where they established chapter houses, churches, and schools, the earliest being that of La Paz, built in 1572 (although not opened until a decade later). In 1587, three Jesuits reached the remote far eastern outpost of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, at that time located near present-day San José de Chiquitos. (It moved to its present location in 1621.) The following year, the Jesuit Fr. Diego Martínez began sporadic evangelisation of the nearby Itatine tribe. Other tribes, almost of them lingustically part of the Chiquitano (also known early on as Gorgotoqui) or Tupi Guaraní groups, soon were converted, with only the Chiriguano showing consistent hostility.

The first chapter house in Santa Cruz was set up in 1592, and in 1605, the settlement was elevated to the ecclesiastical status of a bishopric (what we would call a diocese now). For many years, the Jesuits continued their peripatetic work in the region alongside the other missionary orders. Nowadays you won’t find many Jesuits in the Chiquitania (although there are a few there). The Franciscans have been the main influence since 1931 – they were present in neighbouring Chuquisaca Department and throughout the Chaco from as far back as 1540 – and continue to staff the Apostolic Vicariate of Ñuflo de Chávez (headquartered in Concepción) and the recently erected Diocese of San Ignacio de Velasco (as well as other area parishes, including Ascensión de Guarayos) to this day. An apostolic vicariate is similar to a diocese, except that for various reasons – scarcity of clergy or other resources, huges distances, and so on – it is administered directly by the Holy See through an apostolic vicar (whose responsibilities and powers are very similar to those of a bishop or archbishop).

Nearly a century passed before the Jesuits grudgingly were given the go-ahead to expand into the Chiquitania (originally including the area now known as the Gran Chaco as well). They were already a force to be reckoned with throughout Upper Peru and elsewhere in the Viceroyalty of Peru. They had established no less than 29 settlements in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay alone (which had a total population of more than 100,000 native inhabitants in 1742). In Bolivia, they had been successful as well, with 30 villages established in the west and far northern reaches of the territory by 1705. Another 16 towns had been established between 1682 and 1715 to the northwest of Santa Cruz, amongst the Moxos and Guarayos regions. It is mute testimony to the indomitable courage and faith of the Jesuits – and the peoples they sought to convert – that of all the missions established in these areas, only those of the Chiquitos have survived, and they flourish to this day. The others have long been reduced to ruins.

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(DO NOT BRINGS THINGS YOU MAY DO NOT NEED)

– Sunscreen
– A Cap or a Hat ( No to be used under the trees or branches)
– Sun Glasses
– A Warm Sweater
– Raincoat
– Swimsuit ( You may not have time to use it in one day tours)
– Insect Repellents
– Long-sleeved shirt- Pants
– Passport (Original) Or identifications documents valid in Bolivia
– Plastic bags to protect whatever you do not want to get wet
– Trekking Shoes or others proper Shoes.
– Bring your own medication for your personal needs
– Personal items you may need
– Extra food, cookies or sweets of your choice

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Fantastic experience - we had a great guide and wonderful food. They went out of their way to answer our questions and to take us on a night hike because we expressed interest. It is rugged for sure, but absolutely worth it!

I had been to the South American jungles twice before, once in Ecuador and once in Peru, but this trip was definitely the best. I saw a tapir and my guide really knew about the wildlife in the region, much more so than any other guides I had had previously.

We had a great trip - wonderful food, rigorous hiking, excellent guide. Our guide was very knowledgeable about local flora and fauna, and answered our questions about land use conflicts and threats to the park. Unforgettable experience

We booked this tour last-minute and were happy we still got to go, even though the season seemed to have ended. Good contact with the owner/organization. Communication on the itinerary could have been a little better. Food was nice, even for vegetarians. Not a lot to do in the evening, so bring a book or some cards.

I had been to the South American jungles twice before, once in Ecuador and once in Peru, but this trip was definitely the best. I saw a tapir and my guide really knew about the wildlife in the region, much more so than any other guides I had had previously. I asked about very specific, niche bird species that live in Bolivia and he knew exactly where to find them and where not.

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The Jesuit Missions In Bolivia, in the colonial era of South America, regions were controlled or divided between Spanish and Portugueses. A big portion was remained untapped until the end of the seventeenth century.

When Spanish Crown, sent the Jesuits to founded several Jesuit missions in the regions that are now known as El Beni And Santa Cruz in Bolivia. The Spanish intention was economic among other interests and to sit presence of the crown in the “conquered” regions since the Portugueses were approaching by what is now known as Brazil

The Jesuits among others abilities new a lot about architecture so they forced local people to constructed the churches.

The natives new much about music, but they were also forced to sing and play the notes brought by the Jesuits. Consequently this was another great mutation to native culture.

After the expulsion of the Jesuits from the Spanish colonies, most of the missions were abandoned and deteriorated. In this link you can access to the updated touristic itineraries

The Jesuit missions of the Chiquitania are unique in the preservation of their original structure, with the arrival of Hans Roth this conservation was essential to be able to achieve a reconstruction with in its original lines of the temples. The restoration project began in 1972.

In January 1950 the Jesuit Missions of the Chiquitos were declared a National Monument of Bolivia by Decreto Supremo.

By Law No. 2164 of 18 December 2000 the Jesuit Missions In Bolivia were declared Historical and Cultural Monuments of Bolivia, and Cultural, Historical and Religious Heritage by the Autonomous Department of Santa Cruz.

The Jesuit Missions
In Bolivia Tours

Amboro Tours offers trips to the jesuit missions in Bolivia. These tour duration que be a full day, 3 or more days through the jesuit missions of La Chiquitania or to San Ignacio de Moxos.

UNESCO

United Nations Educational Scientific Cultural Organization

The Jesuit Missions In Bolivia, in 1990 UNESCO declared six Jesuit Missions Bolivia World Heritage Site. These Jesuit Mission of Chiquitos are; San Francisco Javier, Concepcion, Santa Ana, San Miguel, San Rafael and San Jose. These reductions were founded by the Jesuits in a style that fueses Catholic architecture with local traditions in the years between 1696 and 1760.

International Festival of American
Renaissance and Baroque Music

The Jesuit Missions In Bolivia. APAC established the International Festival of American Renaissance and Baroque Music in these towns in 1996.

The festival celebrates a dynamic cultural heritage in the towns where it originated and is still maintained. The music they perform was composed or arranged by natives of the area, for whom this music plays a fundamental role in their cultural life

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2 Days 1 Night
7 Missionary Villages

7 Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos
2 Days 1 Night Tour
Private transport
From the city of Santa Cruz

The towns known today as missions were actually reductions created by the Jesuits of the time to reduce the different languages, religious beliefs, and the rich culture of the tribes to the minimum expression governed by the Jesuits.

On this tour, there will be a local guide in San Javier and/or Concepción, depending on availability.

Day 1

Pickup from your hotel at 5H00 AM to start the journey on a paved road, with some sections under repair, heading to San Javier. The estimated arrival time at the missionary town of San Javier is 10H30.

In San Javier, the museum and the church of the missionary town are visited.

After San Javier, the next missionary town, which is actually another reduction, is Concepción, located approximately 1.5 hours away on the same paved road.

In Concepción, the museum and the town’s church are also visited.

Lunch in Concepción.

From Concepción, we head to San Ignacio de Velasco, where we estimate arriving in approximately 3 hours. Once in San Ignacio de Velasco, we continue towards San Miguel to visit the church of this missionary town.

Return to San Ignacio for dinner and overnight stay in a tourist or superior accommodation, depending on the package booked in advance.

Day 2

After breakfast, we departure to the town of San Ana de Velasco on the route to San Rafael.

On all these routes, they are working on paving, so some sections are dirt and others are paved. During the rainy season, this road can be difficult in some parts until the paving works are completed.

In Santa Ana, if the church is closed, it is necessary to locate the right person to gain access.

Santa Ana is near San Rafael, where we hope to find the church open; otherwise, we have to find who has the keys, which can sometimes be a bit challenging.

After San Rafael, we start the journey to San José de Chiquitos on the same route where paving works are ongoing.

We estimate arriving in San José de Chiquitos around 2:00 PM. If arrival in San José de Chiquitos is on a Sunday, there may be issues accessing the museum and church, so this second day should not be a Sunday or holiday.

After lunch, we return to the city of Santa Cruz on a paved road.

Estimated arrival in Santa Cruz is at 9:00 PM.

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2.5 Days 2 Nights
7 Missionary Villages

7 Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos
2.5 Days 2 Nights Tour
Private transport
From the city of Santa Cruz

The towns known today as missions were actually reductions created by the Jesuits of the time to reduce the different languages, religious beliefs, and the rich culture of the tribes to the minimum expression governed by the Jesuits.

On this tour, there will be a local guide in San Javier and/or Concepción, depending on availability.

1/2 Day

Departure from Santa Cruz at 12H:00 . Arrival in the town of San José de Chiquitos at approximately 17H:00.

After accommodation in a hostel or hotel in the town, visit museum and the missionary church.

If necessary, there will also be a second opportunity to visit the museum and the church the next day.

Overnight stay in San José de Chiquitos in tourist or superior accommodation, depending on the package booked.

1st Day

After breakfast, if it was not possible to visit the church or museum of San José de Chiquitos the previous day, it will be done in the morning before departing to the other Jesuit towns.

This route is in the process of being paved, so some sections are dirt and others are paved. In case of rain and if the paving works are not completed, it may be a problem to follow the original itinerary of this tour.

Departure to San Rafael, arriving in approximately 3 hours. If the church is closed, it is necessary to find the person with the keys.

After San Rafael, we visit Santa Ana. If the church is closed, it is necessary to find the right person to gain access.

From San Rafael, we head to San Miguel, then continue to San Ignacio de Velasco.

Overnight stay in San Ignacio de Velasco in tourist or superior accommodation, depending on the package booked.

2nd Day

After breakfast, departure to Concepción on a paved road, arriving in approximately 3 hours.

In Concepción, visit the museums and the missionary church. We plan to have lunch in Concepción before departing to San Javier, arriving in approximately 1.5 hours.

In San Javier, we visit the museum and the missionary church.

After this last missionary town, we depart to the city of Santa Cruz, arriving at approximately 20H:00.

Once in the city of Santa Cruz, drop-off at your hotel.

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2.5 Days 2 Nights
4 Missionary Villages

4 Missionary Towns + Chochis
2.5 Days 2 Nights Tour
Private transport

From the city of Santa Cruz The towns known today as missions were actually reductions created by the Jesuits of the time to reduce the different languages, religious beliefs, and the rich culture of the tribes to the minimum expression governed by the Jesuits.

On this tour, there will be a local guide in San José de Chiquitos, depending on availability.

1/2 Day

Departure from Santa Cruz at 12H00.

Arrival in the town of San José de Chiquitos at approximately 17H00 .

After accommodation in a hostel or hotel in San José, visit the museum and the church.

If necessary, there will also be an opportunity to visit the museum and the church the next day.

Overnight stay in San José de Chiquitos in a hostel or superior accommodation, depending on the package booked.

1st Day

After breakfast, if it was not possible to visit the church of San José de Chiquitos the previous day, it will be done in the morning before departing to the other missionary towns.

This other route is in the process of being paved, so some sections are dirt and others are paved. In case of rain and if the paving works are not completed, it will not be a problem because from San José, we switch to a 4×4 vehicle.

Early departure to visit the 3 missionary churches of Chiquitos, the first destination being San Rafael, arriving in approximately 2.5 hours. If the church is not open, it is necessary to find the person with the keys to gain access.

After San Rafael, visit Santa Ana, where it is also necessary to contact the person in charge of the church.

San Miguel is located about 1 hour further. In San Miguel, access to the church is also sought. Then return to San José de Chiquitos, arriving at approximately 8:00 PM.

Overnight stay in San José de Chiquitos.

2nd Day

After breakfast, a visit to the native community of Taperás, located about 45 km away on a paved road, is planned. Alternatively, visit the small tourist town of Chochis to see the Mariano De La Torre Shrine, built by the Jesuit Hans Roth, who also directed the reconstruction of the Jesuit missions in Chiquitos.

Lunch is planned in San José de Chiquitos before returning to the city of Santa Cruz.

Estimated arrival back in Santa Cruz is at approximately19H00. Then, drop-off at your hotel.

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San Javier and Concepcion
From The City of Santa Cruz

1 Day 0 Night

The Jesuit Missions In Bolivia tour. At 7H30 a.m. or 7H00 we will pick you up to take you to the town of Concepcion located 280 kilometers away This trip will be done on a paved road, passing by several towns and villages of migrants people from the high lands of Bolivia and Mennonites colonies.

This trip is crossing an agricultural area, which grows soybean, sunflower, and several types of other grains. There, we can also realize the relentless advance of the agricultural frontier from 30 Kilometers (48.38 Miles) off Santa Cruz. The trip to Concepcion takes approximately 5 hours.

On the way we will stop in San Javier on 542 meters on sea level. In San Javier, a town with indigenous background, founded in the year 1691 by the Jesuits.

We visit its famous Jesuit church and the museum in company of a specialist guide, who will explain us some details of the work done by the natives and the Jesuits.

Lunch in San Javier (or in Concepción) Then we continue to Concepcion.

On the way to Concepcion we may stop in more than one place along the road. But in one in special called “Las Piedras” name given to it because the huge rocks are very striking in this private property with a nice lake and beutiful landscape

.Concepcion is on 534 meters above sea level and its inhabitants are mostly Chiquitano background. And other tribes gathered here the time of the Jesuits, although there are also people of foreign background

The Jesuit Missions In Bolivia. This town was founded by the Jesuits in the year 1708 with 10 different tribes, each of these tribes then spoke different languages and worship different gods, each of these gods represented the nature.

In this town we will visit the Museum, and the church with a guide. Also this guide will tell us different details of the work done by the Jesuits. After this we return to the city of Santa Cruz, where we will be arriving at night time.

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We also offer The Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos itineraries of more days

Adverse climatological conditions or social unrest can change the original itinerary.

San Javier and Concepcion
From The City of Santa Cruz

2 Days 1 Night

The Jesuit Missions In Bolivia tour starts at 8H30 a.m. we will pick you up to take you to the town of Concepcion located 280 kilometers away This trip will be done on a paved road, passing by several towns and villages of migrants people from the high lands of Bolivia and Mennonites colonies.

This trip is crossing an agricultural area, which grows soybean, sunflower, and several types of other grains. There, we can also realize the relentless advance of the agricultural frontier from 30 Kilometers (48.38 Miles) off Santa Cruz. The trip to Concepcion takes approximately 5 hours.

On the way we will stop in San Javier on 542 meters on sea level. In San Javier, a town with indigenous background, founded in the year 1691 by the Jesuits.

We visit its famous Jesuit church and the museum in company of a specialist guide, who will explain us some details of the work done by the natives and the Jesuits.

Lunch in San Javier or in Concepción. Then we continue to Concepcion.

On the way to Concepcion we may stop in more than one place along the road. But in one in special called “Las Piedras” name given to it because the huge rocks are very striking in this private property with a nice lake and beutiful landscape

Concepcion is on 534 meters above sea level and its inhabitants are mostly Chiquitanos´ background. And other tribes gathered here the time of the Jesuits, although there are also people of foreign background

This town was founded by the Jesuits in the year 1708 with 10 different tribes, each of these tribes then spoke different languages and worship different gods, each of these gods represented the nature.

Once In this town we will drive you to your hosting place.

The visit to Museum, and the church with a specialist guide could be done today or tomorow morning. It depends on the arrival time and others factors.

During the tour in Concepcion guide will tell us different details of the work done by the Jesuits. After this we return to the city of Santa Cruz, where we will be arriving at night time.

Dinner and ovenight in Concepcion

2nd Day

If we took the tour to the church and to the museum the day before. Today after breakfast at 9:00 we will go to the craft work shops or to a place call El Orquidiario. (Orchid´s place) Also we can visit the dam of the town.

We need to leave Concepcion towards Santa Cruz about noon.

We will reach Santa Cruz about 17:00 hours to bring you to your place.

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From The City of Santa Cruz

3 Days 2 Nights

1st Day

The Jesuit Missions In Bolivia tour starts at 8:00A.M. we will pick you up to start the Jesuit missions of Chiquitos tour taking you to the town of San Ignacio located 476 kilometers away (767.74 miles)