16 Days - Into the Wild: Bolivia's Best Mammal Watching

Bolivia is one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet, home to at least twelve distinct ecoregions. Located in the heart of South America and bordered by five countries, it shares some of the continent’s richest and most spectacular natural landscapes.

Nearly a quarter of the country is protected under national parks and reserves, many of which cover millions of hectares. Vast forests still stretch from the Andes down to the lowland plains, sheltering ecosystems that have remained untouched for centuries.

Thanks to its low population density, Bolivia has preserved large areas of primary forest and pristine wilderness refuges for wildlife that have vanished from much of South America.

While many think of Bolivia as purely Andean, over half the country lies in the lowlands, where endless forests and lush savannas stretch out to the horizon. This is where the Andes meet the tropics, temperate zones, deserts, the Pantanal, and the Chaco—a land of striking contrasts: snow-capped peaks over 6,000 m, vast highland deserts, lush tropical rainforests, and seasonally flooded savannas crisscrossed by the mighty rivers of the Amazon basin.

These forests are still home to jaguars, pumas, and a wealth of other species—some rarely seen and others yet to be described by science. Bolivia remains an undiscovered gem that continues to surprise every visitor.

Because much of Bolivia’s natural wealth is still underexplored, every observation we make on our trips becomes a meaningful contribution to the country’s wildlife knowledge, making your experience not only exciting but also valuable to conservation.

Our mammal-watching destinations are remote and far from mass tourism, ensuring exclusivity and an authentic connection with nature.

Join us for a truly unique adventure as we explore Bolivia’s diverse lowland ecosystems in search of its most iconic and elusive wildlife.

Hugo Santa Cruz 

CEO of Bolivia Birding Expeditions