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Aguarague National Park protects a portion of the Sub-Andean mountain range. The park features diverse ecosystems including cloud forests and dry valleys. It serves as an important watershed protectio

Aguarague

Amboro National Park is known for its unique position at the intersection of three distinct ecosystems: the Amazon Basin, the Northern Chaco, and the Andes Mountains. The park contains over 800 bird s

Amboro

Apolobamba protects high-altitude Andean ecosystems and is home to significant populations of vicuña. The area includes glacial lakes and snow-capped peaks reaching over 6,000 meters. It's also signif

Apolobamba

The Beni Biological Station is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve protecting a mosaic of Amazon rainforest, seasonally flooded savannahs, and gallery forests in the Beni lowlands. Established in 1982 and reco

Beni Biological Station

The Bruno Racua Wildlife Refuge is a departmental protected area in Pando, established by national law in 2005. It protects pristine Amazon rainforest in the General Federico Román Province, serving a

Bruno Racua

The Cañón de Palca (Chuwaqueri Canyon) is a dramatic 8-kilometer gorge southeast of La Paz featuring monumental rock formations up to 200 meters in height. The canyon's geological obelisks and eroded 

Cañón de Palca

Carrasco National Park encompasses a wide range of ecosystems from high Andean peaks to tropical forests. The park is known for its exceptional biodiversity and numerous waterfalls. It serves as an im

Carrasco

The Cerro Tapilla Fiscal Reserve is a departmental protected area in the far southwest of Potosí department near the Chilean and Argentine borders. It protects high-altitude volcanic landscapes and pu

Cerro Tapilla

The Chapare Forest Immobilization Reserve is a small departmental protected area in Chapare Province, Cochabamba. It protects remnant Yungas forest and transitional ecosystems in the tropical lowland 

Chapare

The Comanche Wildlife Sanctuary (also known as Flavio Machicado Viscarra) protects high-altitude ecosystems at 4,250 meters in Pacajes Province, La Paz. The sanctuary is notable for its population of 

Comanche

The Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve protects a critical watershed supplying drinking water to the city of Tarija and surrounding communities. Located in the southern Andes, the reserve spans the

Cordillera de Sama

Cotapata features dramatic elevation changes from high mountain peaks to cloud forests. The park contains pre-Columbian trails and important archaeological sites. Its location creates a unique mix of 

Cotapata

Eduardo Avaroa is Bolivia's most visited protected area, encompassing a spectacular high-altitude landscape of colored lagoons, geothermal geysers, and volcanic peaks in the southwestern altiplano. Th

Eduardo Avaroa

El Cardón Natural Park and Integrated Management Natural Area is considered the second largest cactus reserve in the Americas, after the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán reserve in Mexico. Located in the Eustaquio 

El Cardón

El Choré is Bolivia's newest national protected area, declared in 2024 via Supreme Decree 5202 to protect the former El Choré Forestry Reserve. Spanning the provinces of Ichilo and Sara in Santa Cruz,

El Choré

El Palmar is known for its unique palm forests and dry valley ecosystems. The park protects the endemic Parajubaea torallyi palm species. It features dramatic rock formations and important archaeologi

El Palmar

Espejillos is a departmental natural monument protecting a series of spectacular waterfalls, natural pools, and lush subtropical forest near Santa Cruz. The area features crystalline waters flowing th

Espejillos

The Eva Eva-Mosetenes Watershed Protection Zone is a departmental protected area in western Beni that safeguards critical headwaters and montane forest ecosystems. The area protects water sources feed

Eva Eva-Mosetenes

The Güendá-Urubó Protected Landscape is a departmental conservation unit near Santa Cruz de la Sierra. It protects lowland forests, wetlands, and riparian ecosystems along the Piraí River basin, servi

Güendá-Urubó

The Huancaroma Wildlife Refuge is a departmental protected area near Oruro city, protecting high-altitude puna grasslands and associated wildlife. The refuge provides habitat for Andean fauna includin

Huancaroma

The Humedales del Norte Departmental ANMI protects extensive wetland ecosystems in northern Santa Cruz department. The area encompasses seasonally flooded savannas, gallery forests, and aquatic habita

Humedales del Norte

Iñao National Park protects important cloud forest ecosystems and serves as a vital watershed. The park features diverse flora and fauna typical of the Tucuman-Bolivian forest. It's an important area 

Iñao

The Incacasani Altamachi Departmental Wildlife Reserve protects Andean fauna and montane cloud forest ecosystems in Cochabamba. Located in the Yungas transition zone, the reserve spans steep terrain f

Incacasani Altamachi

Isiboro Secure is both a national park and indigenous territory protecting vast areas of Amazon rainforest. The park contains incredible biodiversity and numerous indigenous communities. It serves as 

Isiboro Secure

The Iténez Departmental Protected Area and Natural Area of Integrated Management is the largest departmental protected area in the Beni, spanning nearly 1.4 million hectares of Amazon forest and seaso

Iténez

Kaa-Iya is the largest protected area in Bolivia and protects vast stretches of Chaco dry forest. It contains the largest population of jaguars in South America. The park is co-managed with indigenous

Kaa-Iya

The Kenneth Lee Scientific, Ecological, and Archaeological Reserve in Beni protects an area containing pre-Columbian earthworks and hydraulic systems built by ancient inhabitants of the Llanos de Moxo

Kenneth Lee

The Lago Poopó Departmental Natural Heritage Reserve protects the basin of Lake Poopó and surrounding wetlands in Oruro. Despite the lake experiencing severe ecological decline from mining contaminati

Lago Poopó

The Laguna Concepción Departmental Wildlife Refuge protects one of the largest permanent lakes in the Chiquitano lowlands of eastern Bolivia. The lagoon and surrounding wetlands provide critical habit

Laguna Concepción

National park in Tarija department; the register annotates it '(ya vulnerado)', a condition note and not a de-designation.

Las Barrancas

The Parque Nacional Llica is a departmental protected area near the Salar de Uyuni in southwestern Potosí. It protects high-altitude desert landscapes, salt flat margins, and puna ecosystems typical o

Llica

Lomas de Arena is a unique departmental park featuring towering sand dunes rising over 12 meters amid tropical lowland surroundings near Santa Cruz de la Sierra. The park protects a surprising landsca

Lomas de Arena

Madidi is one of the most biodiverse protected areas in the world, spanning from Andean glaciers to tropical rainforest. The park hosts over 1,000 bird species and numerous undiscovered species. It's 

Madidi

Manuripi is a protected area known for its pristine Amazon rainforest ecosystem. The reserve contains diverse wildlife including jaguars, caimans, and numerous bird species. It plays a crucial role in

Manuripi

The Meandros del Río Ichilo Departmental Wildlife Reserve protects a unique landscape of ancient river meander scars and oxbow lakes along the Ichilo River in western Santa Cruz. These fossil meanders

Meandros del Río Ichilo

Mirikiri is a departmental park in the high-altitude puna grasslands of Pacajes Province in La Paz. Established in 1945, the park protects characteristic Andean flora including native grasses and shru

Mirikiri

This UNESCO World Heritage site features spectacular table mountains and waterfalls. The park contains over 4,000 species of plants and diverse wildlife including rare black caiman. Its remote locatio

Noel Kempff Mercado

Otuquis protects important wetland ecosystems in the Pantanal region. The park features extensive flooding plains and serves as habitat for numerous endangered species. It represents one of Bolivia's 

Otuquis

The Parque Regional Pedro Ignacio Muíba is a departmental protected area in the Beni department, protecting Amazonian forest and wetland ecosystems. Named after a historical Moxeño leader, the park pr

Pedro Ignacio Muiba

Pilón Lajas combines biodiversity conservation with indigenous territory protection. The reserve contains rich Amazonian forests and serves as home to several indigenous communities. It features remar

Pilón Lajas

Río Grande Valles Cruceños is one of Bolivia's largest departmental protected areas, spanning the inter-Andean dry valleys and Río Grande watershed in southwestern Santa Cruz. The area protects Tucuma

Río Grande Valles Cruceños

Ríos Blanco y Negro is the largest departmental protected area in Bolivia, encompassing vast expanses of Amazon transitional forest, cerrado savanna, and wetlands in northern Santa Cruz. Established i

Ríos Blanco y Negro

Sajama is Bolivia's oldest national park, featuring the country's highest peak, Mount Sajama. The park protects high-altitude ecosystems including ancient queñua forests and geothermal features. It's 

Sajama

San Matías is one of Bolivia's largest protected areas, featuring diverse ecosystems from wetlands to dry forests. The area serves as an important wildlife corridor and contains significant population

San Matías

Santiago de Tucavaca preserves important Chiquitano dry forest ecosystems. The reserve serves as a crucial ecological corridor between the Pantanal and Chaco regions. It hosts numerous endemic plant a

Santiago de Tucavaca

The Serranía Sararenda Departmental Wildlife Refuge protects a key mountain range in the Chaco foothills near Camiri. The refuge preserves dry montane forests and serves as an important watershed for 

Sararenda

The Tahuamanu-Orthon Departmental Natural Heritage Area was created in 2024 to safeguard a major river system in Pando. The area protects Amazonian forests, floodplains, and aquatic ecosystems along t

Tahuamanu-Orthon

Tariquia protects important Yungas cloud forest ecosystems. The reserve is known for its rich biodiversity and serves as a water source for surrounding communities. It contains numerous endangered spe

Tariquia

Torotoro is famous for its dinosaur footprints and dramatic canyons. The park features extensive cave systems and prehistoric rock art. It combines paleontological importance with stunning geological 

Torotoro

The Tucabaca Departmental Wildlife Refuge protects transitional ecosystems between the Chiquitano dry forest and the Chaco in southeastern Santa Cruz. The refuge encompasses rugged terrain along the T

National Parks in Bolivia

Top 10 Parks in Bolivia

Madidi

Eduardo Avaroa

Noel Kempff Mercado

Sajama

Amboro

Kaa-Iya

Torotoro

Cotapata

Apolobamba

Isiboro Secure

Top Parks by Category

Top 10 Parks for Uniqueness in Bolivia

Eduardo Avaroa

Noel Kempff Mercado

Madidi

Sajama

Kaa-Iya

El Cardón

Torotoro

Comanche

Cotapata

Isiboro Secure

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Madidi

Sajama

Noel Kempff Mercado

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Amboro

Kaa-Iya

Torotoro

Cotapata

Apolobamba

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