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3 Day Pampas Tour with Indígena Tours perfect for the budget backpacker at the best price available. Join one of the tours leaving daily and get to see lots of wildlife such as Pink River Dolphins, caiman, anaconda, monkeys and more.

Indigena Tours are the only Green Action Eco Certified budget pampas tours operator in Rurrenabaque.

3 Day Pampas Tour perfect for the  budget backpacker. Extremely popular tour leaving daily with lots of wildlife that is easily spotted. Much of this tour is spent exploring the open wetlands in a motor canoe making for a relaxing yet adventurous experience. Bolivia is the cheapest place in South America to go on this type of tour.

Indígena are the only budget operator in Rurrenbaque with the Green Action Eco Certification

You can save 40usd$ by booking this tour and flights with us with our incredible discounted bundle - much cheaper than booking direct with Amaszonas and Indigena!

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• 8.00 The group arrives at the meeting point. Loads the 4x4 vehicle ready.
• 8.30 Leave Rurre for Santa Rosa de Yacuma to meet the boat. 3 Hrs approx
• 12.30 -14.00 Lunch. Leave on the motor canoe to travel to the lodge. The journey is 3 or 4 hours and along the way your guide will point out many animals and birds for you to see. This is part of the tour and not just traveling – you will most likely see pink river dolphins, monkeys, turtles, caiman and many birds.
• 17.30 -18.00 Arrive at the lodge and be given refreshments. Afterwards the group decides where they want to go to watch sunset. The “sunset bar” is a popular choice and provides great views. Return to camp for the evening meal after which a night boat trip is optional for spotting nocturnal animals such as caimans and alligators.
• 7.30 to 8.00 Breakfast in the lodge
• 8.00 to 8.30am – Set off on a walk to the pampas to search small lagoons and wetlands for wildlife including anacondas and other snakes, There is some interesting plant life in the area and classic pampas views
• 12.30 to 1.00pm Lunch back at the lodge
• 13.30 approx -  After lunch set off in the motor canoes looking for pink river dolphins (almost guaranteed!). The dolphins are very social and if you wish you can swim in this area and get up close with them. Return to camp for an afternoon siesta.
• 19.30 - 20.30 Evening meal is served (plenty of food!)
• 20.30-22.30 The rest of the evening is free time - maybe your guide will take you to the sunset bar again if your group wishes to go (not included so a tip would be nice!)
• 7.30 to 8.00  - Breakfast in the lodge
• 8.00 to 8.30 - Back onto the canoes again and a visit to small islands with forested areas to learn about the tropical forest. Some time is then spent fishing for piranha with chunks of meat. If you catch any you can have these cooked up with your lunch to try!
• 11.30 to12.30 - Lunch back at the lodge – maybe with fried piranha!
• 1.00 to 1.30 - Back on the boat for the return trip to Santa Rosa de Yacuma to meet with your jeep for the trip back to Rurrenabaque maybe spotting some more animals.
• 16.00 approx - Arrive back to Rurrenabaque 
• Transportation in jeep and motor canoe
• Guide - English / Spanish speaking (level of english can vary with guide)
• Cook and meals , bottle of water for the pampas walk
• Accommodation in lodges - mosquito nets, beds with basic mattress, sheet/cover
• Rubber boots (wellies) for walk in pampas marsh land area

NOT INCLUDED

• Santa Rosa Municipal Park entrance fee - 150bs
• Travel Insurance - recommended 
• Water / extra beverages
• Breakfast on first day, dinner on last day
• Sunglasses & Sun cream 
• Insect Repellent 
• Others not mentioned
• This tour starts in Rurrenabaque and  does not  include the cost of transport for getting there. We can arrange flights for getting to Rurrenabaque.  We cannot be responsible if you book a tour and then you cannot find a transport to Rurrenabaque on time - please make sure you know how to get to Rurrenabaque before booking this tour  (you can also book flights through us together with the tour and we will confirm the tour only if flights are available too). For this tour, it is recommended to fly to Rurre the day before the tour and you  can  fly back on the last day of the tour. The nights before the tour is not included - we can also arrange it, please see our Rurrenabaque Hotels section.
• Groups are usually from 6 to 12 people in size and there will also be other groups in the lodges.
• Malaria is extremely rare in the pampas and jungle near Rurrenabaque and there has not been any cases contracted locally for many years. That said, there are plenty of mosquitos in the area so it is considered a possibility. Other insect bourne diseases such as yellow fever and dengue are in the area so a good insect repellent and long sleeve shirt plus long trousers are essential.
• This tour does not leave on December 31st and January 1st. Please don't book for this dates.

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You will read various reports about how rainy season affects Bolivia and traveling there - many of these will contradict each other simply because Bolivia is a large country, with different conditions throughout and also people experiences with weather will vary from place to place and also from year to year. In general (although there are various opinions on this) rainy season is considered to be from Oct/Nov through to Mar/April. Rain can occur outside these months of course especially in lowland and jungle areas but the rainfall is definitely more during these months. Usually up until December there is not too much and we tend to get periods of a few days when it rains and periods of a few days when it does not. From Jan onwards until Mar/Apr there is more frequent and heavier rain and this can cause some problems  but it is still perfectly possible to visit Bolivia during this time as long as you take some possible delays into account (which you should do any time of year anyway due to the chance of protests and roadblocks!). 

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Ojos Indígenas Ecological Reserve

Reserva Ecológica Ojos Indígenas, Punta Cana

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Ojos Indígenas (Indigenous Eyes) is a nature reserve south of Punta Cana. Visitors can swim in incredible Larimar-colored lagoons fringed with lush vegetation, and wander through self-guided trails (and an Iguana zoo!) to learn about indigenous Taíno culture and agriculture.

Less than ten minutes’ drive from central Punta Cana, a visit to Ojos Indigenas makes an excellent day-trip.

Founded and managed by Fundacion Grupo Punta Cana, the Ojos Indigenas National Ecological Reserve is a doorway to a time when Taínos lived, bathed and hunted on these very lands.

On site, you’ll take a self-guided tour to 12 freshwater lagoons, held sacred to the indigenous people for their resemblance to eyes (Spanish: ojos ). The Taíno gave each lagoon Taíno names like Yucahu, Baruguá, Casibajágua, and Guáma - the largest and deepest lagoon reserved for the Head Chief himself, and the one you’re going to jump right into.

Trek through an ancient Taino food forest

A system of trails takes you through the 1,500 acres of protected land, with over 500 species of plants that create a unique habitat for its wildlife. The indigenous Taíno were sophisticated agriculturalists, and around the Ojos Indegenas site a food forest remains that bears traces of their tending.

Look out for Mangles and Gri-Gri Trees, as well as the Guayiga plant, which Taínos turned into flour and made arepas (biscuits), bollos (rolls), and bread with. Many of these foods are still prepared in the Dominican Republic today. You’ll also see fruit trees and medicinal plants that were part of the Taíno everyday diet, including the Guajaca plant, El Noni fruit and Palma Cana.

The Guajaca Plant has been used across the Americas for treating liver inflammations, hernias, rheumatoid arthritis, and hemorrhaging. A pomade made from the plant was applied to abscesses and tumors. Typically found in Southeast Asia, the Noni Fruit ( a.k.a Indian mulberry or Great Morinda) is a powerful source of antioxidants, used for fighting infections, pains, and arthritis. The Palma Cana (sabal palmetto) was used for food and fibre. Taínos ate the soft heart and used other parts to make clothing, shelter, weapons and tools. Its usefulness made it a part of all aspects of their culture.

Today at Ojos Indigenas, these plants are being conserved for future generations and breakthrough scientific research.

Lagoon at Reserva Ecológica Ojos Indígenas

Walk On The Wild Side

Ojos Indigenas protects hundreds of bird , reptile, mammal, and crustacean species. Along your way through the park you'll see the likes of:

• - Blue Crabs and Hermits
• - Turtles and Rhino Iguanas
• - Ridgway and Sparrow Hawks

As part of a conservation project, there's an Iguana habitat you can visit to learn more about Ojos Indigenas; the park also features a Petting Zoo, great for families with children. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can take a horseback ride around the park.

If you feel like keeping the ball rolling, you could book a joint tour to the Grupo Punta Cana Foundation Center to see how they’re growing fresh vegetables in a dry climate using worm composting, turning kitchen waste and garden rubbish from the local resorts into an organic fertilizer.

The Foundation also helps produce 2,000 gallons of honey and pollen every year from 500 local bee colonies. Delicious.

Getting there

Ojos Indigenas is less than ten minutes’ drive south of Punta Cana. It’s marked on Google maps and well-signed.

Self-Guided Visits

If you’re booking your trip to Punta Cana , make a reservation with Tortuga Bay , The Westin Punta Cana Resort & Club , or Punta Cana Resort & Club and gain your entrance into Ojos Indigenas free with your stay.

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Mediante un corto comunicado de prensa, el alcalde del municipio de Mutatá, Jairo Ortiz , informó que luego de varias horas de diálogo entre representantes de la comunidad indígena Emberá Katio y representantes del Ministerio del Interior, Defensoría del Pueblo, entre otras autoridades, se logró un acuerdo y se procedió a habilitar nuevamente la vía en el sector de Tusidó .

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COMBINED Jungle and Pampas 5D4N (Indigenous Community San Miguel del Bala)

Welcome to a unique and exciting experience in the Bolivian Amazon! This combined 5-day, 4-night tour will take you to explore the Tacana Indigenous Community of San Miguel del Bala on the banks of the Madidi National Park, as well as the majestic Pampas of the Yacuma River.

On the first day, after breakfast (not included), we will pick you up from your hotel in Rurrenabaque or the airport (if you arrive on the same day of the tour before 10:30 am). On the first day, we will start our journey by navigating a motorboat on the majestic Beni River. You will discover our Tacana indigenous community of San Miguel del Bala, a hidden gem in the jungle, where you will have the opportunity to learn about the daily life of our people and our ancestral traditions. You will learn to weave with forest materials and to extract a delicious sugarcane juice using the “trapiche”! After a delicious meal at our eco-lodge, we will venture out to explore the spectacular San Miguel Stone Canyon. On an exciting hike, you will reach a place of unparalleled natural beauty. We also have the option of arriving at the canyon by boat, where you will enter the jungle on foot. After this incredible experience, you can enjoy a delicious dinner in your private cabin and, if you wish, take a night walk through the jungle. On the second day, after breakfast, we will immerse ourselves in the Bolivian jungle, starting with a hike on the “Traps Trail” and the “Medicinal Plants Trail.” On this exciting hike, you will learn the ancient methods of capturing wild animals from the Tacana, and discover the wonders of the life of medicinal plants in our natural medicine-themed trail. After a delicious lunch, we will venture to a waterfall that forms a natural pool where you can swim and relax in crystal-clear waters. At the end of this unique experience, we will return to our eco-lodge for a delicious dinner and overnight stay. Early in the morning, we will serve you breakfast before taking you to Rurrenabaque to start a new adventure on the Pampas tour. Once you are in Rurrenabaque, we will leave from our offices, traveling by land from Rurrenabaque, we will enter the nature of the Yacuma Pampas. We will have lunch in the beautiful town of Santa Rosa del Yacuma, and then navigate upstream by motorboat on the Yacuma River. During this trip, we will see incredible species such as birds, caimans, turtles, monkeys, capybaras, and maybe even pink dolphins! At the end of the day, we will enjoy a beautiful sunset on the Pampas, and for those who want something more, they can join a night activity to observe the glow of the caiman’s eyes (for this activity, each person must have a flashlight). On the fourth day, we will have a walk through the Pampas in search of the imposing anaconda and other animals (for this activity, we will provide you with rubber boots, in Bolivia we only have sizes up to 45EUR). If we are in the rainy season, we will navigate by motorboat to try to find this type of snake in the trees and spot more animals. After lunch, we will have the unique opportunity to swim with pink dolphins in nearby backwaters. This territorial animal will keep us safe from caimans, and we can enjoy a close encounter with these beautiful creatures. On the fifth and final day, after breakfast, we will focus on sports fishing for piranhas, a unique and exciting experience. We will have lunch and then head back to Rurrenabaque, where we will arrive around 5 pm. END OF SERVICE Don’t miss this opportunity to live an incredible adventure in the Pampas of the Yacuma River, Madidi National Park and The Tacana Indigenous Community of San Miguel de Bala!

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The tour price of Bs 3,600 (523 USD) per person includes: Food, lodging in a room with a private bathroom, English/Spanish guide, water, transportation (from Rurrenabaque). The service DOES NOT include: Park entrance fees (Bs 200 for foreigners and Bs 50 for nationals), extra drinks (beer, liquor, etc.), tips, breakfast on the first day, dinner on the last day, travel insurance and transfer in/out from the airport. To reserve your spot, contact us via WhatsApp or email at [email protected] to check availability. If you are traveling with children, we recommend that they be over 9 years old.

We require a minimum of TWO people to start the tour (groups of 6 people maximum). Before making the payment for the services, please check availability on WhatsApp or email us at [email protected].

We hope to see you soon on this unique and exciting adventure in the Bolivian Amazon!

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