Beni (Bolivia)

Lies within de grassy steppe of the Llanos de Moxos (plains) and a great place to explore the local wildlife. It is one of the first places in Bolivia that has been proteced this way, and now provides home to around 500 different types of animals. Trips can be organised from San Borja, either by simply renting a car and driver, or by asking around for a guide, or organising guided trips with the park rangers itself, including accommodation in local villages.

A very authentic, remote and exciting 3-5 day trip on the Río Mamoré down to the Brazilian border. Besides the mightiness of Mamoré, you will have plenty of time enjoying the rivers flora and fauna. Interact with the local people along the way and enjoy the cuisine on-board or while stopping at one of the many little ports to manage its cargo. Bring a mosquito net and water!
Many cargo boats traverse the river, but might go only during certain days. Depending on the boat, accommodation can range from on-deck places or hammocks to more private cabins. Ask at the tourist information in Trinidad for more information about boats, times and organising, but head directly to the port for sorting out the rest.
Going upstream from the Brazilian border can take 1½ to twice as long as downstream.

Pretty much the same as the trip between Puerto Barador and Guayaramerín, just the other way. 5-8 days from Puerto Barador to Puerto Villarroel. See above for all the details.

A 400,000 ha reserve including an indigenous and multi-ethnic population. Extensive bird watching, but less commercial than the popular Madidi National Park. Mapajo Ecolodge is a community ecolodge, where you can stay..

A privately run reserve. Animals on display: Blue-throated macaw (very likely to see), giant anteaters, maned wolf, several types of tyrants, jaguar, puma and marsh dear. The sustainability of this reserve might be questioned, and it is pretty much the same discussion like the one on wildlife and safaris parks in Africa. Photo-hunting for the macaw for instance might just be the very reason why it is just so rare nowadays.