Rurrenabaque & Madidi National Park
This extraordinary journey will make you discover some of the most beautiful treasures of South America; the Madidi National Park is one of the richest and most preserved areas of the Amazon Forest, with unique fauna and flora: more than 1200 species of birds, numerous mammals, reptiles, etc. It's one of the last places in America where you can still find jaguars living on the wild.
You can start you adventure at Rurrenabaque arriving from La Paz, you will find yourself at a tropical site in the middle of the Amazon, Rurrenabaque is a small town on the edge of Madidi National Park on the banks of the river Beni.
From this point and navigating upstream on river Beni you can get by motorized canoe, to the Chalan Lagoon, normally a one day trip, where the Amazon starts to reveal its hidden treasures: colored birds, mammals and reptiles. Then the next day connect also by canoe to Santa Ana de Yucuma where you can take cruise through the river to watch sweet water pink and grey dolphins. Or maybe an anaconda tracking trip in the nearby lagoons or go piranhas fishing on the river Yucuma. Across the entire trip you will be amazed by the incredible variety of birds, exotic flowers and animals you will see. This is definitely a trip for those who love nature and have an adventurous spirit.
Getting around in Rurrenabaque
It's easy to get around in Rurrenabaque people are very friendly and eager to help tourist.
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Where to stay
Rurrenabaque has a small number of hotels; most of them are located in near the main plaza find information on hotels and reservations by clicking here.
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What to see while in Rurrenabaque
Its privileged location allows Rurrenabaque to show the visitor nature at its best, is the ideal place for eco friendly tourism, wildlife and outdoor activities.
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Where to Eat
Rurrenabaque provides the visitor with an acceptable selection of restaurants and places to have a descent meal, there are many restaurants, pizzerias, karaoke's, hotel restaurants, and discotheques offering great service and food so you have a good culinary experience. Click here to find more information. Even though things have improved a lot lately, be careful to select a proper place to get your next meal because not all the vendors are known for keeping the highest standards for cleanness and hygiene.
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Do's and Don't in Rurrenabaque
The cost of living in Bolivia is very affordable so don't be afraid of going out and splurge there's a lot to see in town or out of it be as adventurous as you can, taking always some precautions. In crowded areas be careful for pickpockets and bags lashers . A common trick is that one person spills something on your clothes, and while you or he wipes it off another person lifts your wallet or slashes your bag.
Be vigilant when checking into a hotel or hostel. Keep a hand on all your bags/belongings at all times. Acting as if they work for the hotel, opportunist thieves will create a diversion and snatch the nearest unattended bag.
If you are approached by police in civilian clothes don't show any valuables or your passport. And certainly don't get in a taxi with them. Undercover police are strictly ordered not to hassle tourists. There have been several cases of muggings and things going missing from bags or luggage after "drug searches". Insist on being taken to the police station before giving them access to your things. If you can, call the 110, which is the Bolivian emergency number.
And the most important there have been several cases of violent muggings in taxis . Don't take unregistered taxis. Lock the doors and don't allow other people to share the journey with you.
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Image Rio Beni, endless river shower the majestic amazon jungle.
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Image of south American jaguar part of the amazing nature on display in the Madidi National Park.
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