What to do and see in Bolivia, Bolivia: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas

To conserve the Bolivian ecosystem through education and preservation

1200m nature trail ideal for birdwatching and mammal sightings. Preview of what can be seen in Amboro but accessible year-round (1.5km from town plaza). Coming soon: birdwatching tower overlooking wetland area.

This protected natural reserve is located about twenty kilometers from the city of Riberalta in the Amazon. It is home to the Lake San Jose, Pisatahua, and two rural communities, San Jose and Warnes. Its name, Aquicuana, comes from its meaning: big trees. Residents of local communities will be happy to be the guide either for a boat ride on the lake or for a trek in the forest.

For almost 30 years CIWY has been working for the benefit of wildlife rescued from illegal trafficking, giving disadvantaged youth a sense of purpose through involvement with wildlife care, and educating the Bolivian public to respect wildlife. CIWY manages three Wildlife Sanctuaries throughout Bolivia and welcomes volunteers in all of them. They have professional staff who are experts in caring for wild animals. Volunteers from across the globe also support our work. They help out with the day-to-day care of these animals. Machía In Villa Tunari (Chapare), in the department of Cochabamba, lies our oldest and smallest Centre, Machía. Ambue Ari Near Ascensión de Guarayos, between Santa Cruz de la Sierra and Trinidad, is Ambue Ari, our second and largest Centre. Jacj Cuisi Just outside of Rurrenabaque and close to the community of San Buenaventura is our newest Centre, Jacj Cuisi. It is just a stone’s throw from Madidi National Park and located in the department of La Paz.