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Bolivia is proud to be among the 10 countries with a lager extension of protected areas in its territory. The region of La Paz - Beni has five important protected areas: Madidi, Apolobamba, Cotapata, Pilón Lajas and Estación Biológica del Beni. (imagen: Wildlife Conservation Society)


Madidi
Location
North of La Paz.

Extension 18.957 km2

Weather
Mainly tropical (cold in the south, near the mountain range).

Description
It is one of the most important protected areas of the world, due to it high population of wildlife and unspoiled nature. It´s been cataloged by the National Geographic as one of the 20 top touristic destinations of the world. 1230 animal species and 1868 plants live in this place.

Attractions
Lagoon Chalalán, RiverTuichi (great for Rafting) and its wildlife.

How to get there
expeditions from Rurrenabaque (Beni) or San Buenaventura (La Paz). There are numerous tours from La Paz and Rurrenabaque.
Apolobamba
Location
Northwest of La Paz.

Extension 4.837 km2

Weather
very cold due to the high altitude, 5°C average. It is also warm the the area of tha Yungas valleys. The area is big and has many types of geography.

Description
It is an area of awesome sightseenering, surounded by mountains and glaciers, lakes and lagoons. It has also valleys in teh middle. It is home of the endangered Vicuña, a camelid protected by de bolivian government.

Attractions
The native towns of Charazani and Curva are home of the famous native doctors Kallawallas, who own the secrets of natural and traditional medicine. It is also a great place to practice Alpinism.

How to get there
From La Paz, heading to Sorata and then to Charazani. There are many tours from La Paz to visit the region.

Cotapata
Location
Northeast of La Paz city.

Extension
600 Km2

Weather
Mainly warm due to the valleys of Yungas.

Description
this beautiful area has mountains and green valleys with rivers. Surounding it there are pretty small towns like Coroico and Irupana, among others.

Attractions
The small towns of Coroico, Irupana, Yanacachi and Tocaña. The African-bolivian culture that is found in the region and a great place for coffee lovers. It is an excellent place for practicing Trekkings, Mountain Bike and Rafting.

How to get there
From La Paz, take a bus to Coroico town. You can also hike the "Choro trail" that runs inside the park. The Mountain bike tours also go trough the park.

Pilón Lajas

Location
Southwest of El Beni, East of La Paz.

Extension 4.000 km2

Weather
Tropical warm and humid.

Population
The native communities of Tsimanes and Mosetenes live in the region.

Description
This area hold the title of Biosfere Reserve and it is also a place to protecte native cultures. It holds a big range of jungles and green plains. Many kinds of endangered animals and plants can be found in the region.

Attractions
Wildife watching, birthwatching. The Tuichi river ends in this park.

How to get there
expeditions from Rurrenabaque or San Borja (Beni).

Estación Biológica del Beni

 Location
In the heart of El Beni

Extension 1.350 km2

Weather
Warm and rainy

Population
The native communities of Chimán and Camba live in the region. There is also Movina population in the north, another native community.

Description
Beautiful green Amazonas area suronded by jungle and forests. It has many rivers, swamps and lagoons. Still unexplored and unspoiled.

Attractions
There are archeological remains of constructions made by the ancient culture of Moxos. To the south you can reach the river YACUMA where the pink donphins live. The Normandia Lagoon is a great place for fishing.

How to get there
Tours from Rurrenabaque, heading to Santa Rosa del Yacuma and then to the Jungle.
 














































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