Bolivia's "Elbow of the Andes" is an area of great biological significance, a hotspot with high levels of diversity and endemism. We are the only operator offering comprehensive visits to this remote and unexplored area. Our guides, local naturalists, will help you understand both nature and culture.
We will use paved and unpaved roads through stunning scenery, doing short walks to creeks, ravines, and rock outcrops. We will explore the wet Bolivian-Tucuman forest, Chaco-Serrano dry forests, and the unique inter-Andean valleys, each one drier than the previous one. We will visit the only known wild populations of the endemic palm Parajubaea, the rare Cardenasiodendron endemic tree, and one of the few locations with Puya raimondii, the largest bromeliad on Earth. With luck, we will also spot endemic bird species, like the red-fronter paraba and other fauna.
Dates may require coordination. Suggested: November (cacti floration) and April/May 2024 (end of wet season). Duration: 11 days.
Not wheelchair accessible. Service animals allowed. Near public transportation. Not recommended for travelers with back problems. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. No heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate. Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Plants and Habitats in the Elbow of the Andes
12/6/2023 - 12/30/2024
Monday - Sunday : | 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM |
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Viru Viru International Airport, 9V26+J33, Av. G77, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up at airport or hotels in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia.