PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI & CULTURE

Living Pampas Tour: Madidi – Pampas

A journey through the Pampas of Yacuma, connecting with wildlife, llanero traditions, and the astonishing beauty of the Bolivian Amazon.

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Boutique Eco-Lodge

Stay at MUESUMU, located on the banks of the Yacuma River, away from civilization.

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Wildlife Safari

Ideal for photography lovers. Spot pink dolphins, capybaras, and exotic birds.

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Llanero Experience

Learn cattle-raising traditions, milking, and rodeo at a sustainable ranch.

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Madidi National Park

Explore the Bala Canyon and visit the Tacana community in San Miguel del Bala.

THE JOURNEY

Your 5-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Immersion in the Pampas of Yacuma

Arrival at Santa Rosa and check-in at Muesumu Ecolodge. Navigate rivers mirroring the sky, observing caimans and capybaras. Dinner under the stars listening to the night sounds.

Sunset on the river & Ecolodge experience.

Day 2

Safari for Wildlife & Endemic Species

Morning close encounters with flora and fauna, spotting the unique Lucachi monkey. Picnic lunch by the river and a visit to lagoons for a sunset spectacle of herons.

Fishing for Peacock Bass (Tucunaré) & Golden sunset.

Day 3

A Day as a Llanero

Visit a sustainable cattle ranch to participate in milking and rodeo activities. Visit the “land of black caimans” to observe them in their natural habitat.

Authentic Llanero traditions & Caiman watching.

Day 4

Madidi National Park & Tacana Culture

Transfer to Rurrenabaque and boat trip to Madidi National Park. Visit the Bala Canyon and the San Miguel del Bala community to learn ancestral Tacana knowledge.

Jungle trails & Indigenous culture immersion.

Day 5

Farewell to the Amazon

After a restorative rest, stroll the streets of Rurrenabaque to soak up its charm before making the return journey.

Relaxing morning in Rurrenabaque.

DETAILS

What’s Included

Accommodations & Meals

✔ Boutique Eco-lodge ‘Muesumu’ (Private cabins)

✔ Full board meals

✔ Amazon haute cuisine & Children’s menu

Experiences & Transport

✔ Expert guides & Local community guides

✔ Cruise + 4×4 vehicles + Private minivans

✔ Host (English and Spanish speaking)

Expedition Gallery

Summary

A photographic safari to see wildlife and the experience of being a llanero — an excursion in the Pampas of the Yacuma — staying comfortably at our eco-lodge MUESUMU located on the banks of the Yacuma River, away from civilization. Cabins with private bathrooms. Ideal for photography lovers, this tour connects you with wildlife in a setting of astonishing beauty in the Bolivian Amazon.

1–12 people
5 Days

What’s included?

Boutique eco-lodge Muesumu
Full board meals
Amazon haute cuisine
Children’s menu
English- and Spanish-speaking host
Expert guides
Local community guides
Nature and landscapes
6 endemic species highlights
Cruise + 4×4 vehicles
Private minivans

Day 1 :

1: Immersion in the Pampas of the Yacuma (Santa Rosa – Pampas del Yacuma Protected Area)

The landscape of the Pampas of the Yacuma is a paradise of calm waters and exuberant wildlife. After checking in at the boutique ecolodge, you navigate the rivers that mirror the sky, observing caimans, capybaras and exotic birds.

Dinner under the stars is a moment to pause, listen to the night sounds and feel part of this vast ecosystem.

Day 2 :

2: Safari to spot Wildlife and Endemic Species

A morning in the pampas offers a close encounter with the region’s flora and fauna. This day is for nature lovers, with opportunities to observe unique species such as the Lucachi monkey, a treasure of the Bolivian Amazon.

The riverside picnic lunch celebrates local ingredients, then we move to nearby lagoons for a unique spectacle of herons at sunset — an unforgettable experience: the sky painted in golden tones over magical wetlands accompanied by an outdoor snack.

Here we can also attempt to fish for tucunaré (peacock bass) for our dinner before returning to our eco-lodge.

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3: A Day as a Llanero — Caimanland and the Heronry

On the third day we visit a sustainable cattle ranch to learn about llanero traditions and respectful cattle-raising practices in this privileged zone known for healthy, organic feeding. You will participate in milking, rodeo activities and other tasks that connect you with daily llanero life.

At the same estancia we will visit the land of the black caimans — a spectacle that allows you to observe a large number of caimans in their natural habitat.

Return to the eco-lodge for dinner.

Day 4 :

4: Transfer to Rurrenabaque and Entry to Madidi National Park

The adventure begins early in Santa Rosa del Yacuma, from where we depart to Rurrenabaque. Upon arrival we take a boat to navigate Madidi National Park, one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet. Along the route we visit the imposing Bala Canyon, a rocky formation sculpted by the Beni River and witness to the history of the indigenous peoples of the region.

We continue to the community of San Miguel del Bala, where the Tacana people welcome us and guide us through the jungle, sharing ancestral knowledge about flora, fauna and traditions. After a typical Amazonian lunch, we explore trails in search of monkeys, birds and other emblematic Madidi species. At dusk we return to Rurrenabaque to conclude a day full of nature and culture.

Day 5 :

5: Farewell to the Amazon

After a restorative rest in Rurrenabaque, we stroll its streets to soak up its charm before making the return journey.

Living Pampas Tour Madidi – Pampas