Atarisi Lodge, Madidi National Park, Bolivia

Description

The Atarisi Lodge is only 1 km from the park boundary of the Madidi National Park and about 3 km from Tumupasa, a cradle of the indigenous Tacana culture.
On the edge of a mountain range, at 760 meters above sea level, the Atarisi Lodge is located at "entrance" to the Amazon basin, surrounded by lush vegetation, and enjoys a privileged, more pleasant climate and a breathtaking view over the treetops of the Amazon rainforest. Thanks to its location, you can watch from the lodge the rising sun over the majestic Amazon basin every day (weather permitting), a truly unique spectacle.

Sights

The Madidi National Park, is located in the northeast of the country in the department of La Paz, and comprises an incomparably beautiful and diverse natural area bordered by the towering Andes in the south-west, cloud forests and impenetrable Amazon lowland jungle further to the north. The Madidi National Park extends over an area of ​​18,900 km2, with heights between 5,600 meters and 180 meters. The park is home of an enormous number of only partly documented animal and plant species that live here in harmony with indigenous tribes and communities. Madidi National Park is the world's most biodiverse sanctuary according to the WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society), with an overwhelming 1250 species of birds, 270 mammals, 213 amphibians, 204 reptiles, and 496 species of fish, and it is believed that dozens of species in the park are not yet discovered and are still unknown to science. The Madidi is home to various ethnic groups such as the Chimanes, Tacanas and Mosetenes, indigenous communities that have largely preserved their way of life, their culture and traditions. Some of these indigenous communities have started socially and ecologically compatible tourism projects to ensure the sustainable management of the natural resources of the park, and to share their knowledge of fauna and flora as well as ancient techniques of the survival in the jungle to it´s visitors. The Madidi is a fantastic place for nature and outdoor lovers, as well as adventurer and scientists.

For information about tours to the Madidi National Park and to Atarisi Lodge, please visit our tours section.

Address: 
Tumupasa, Madidi N.P., Bolivia
Telephone: 
+56-962018933
Javascript is required to view this map.

Advertisement

Exclusive tours

Discover the majestic Salar de Uyuni on most innovative routes.

Tour operator Bolivia

High quality tours & customized tour packages in Bolivia

Berghotel Carolina

Mountain Lodge at the foot of Cerro Tunari (5035m) - Cochabamba

"BOLIVIA" magazine

Find out about Bolivia´s stunning destination & it´s unique hotels.

Google Ads