- Location: south-western part of Bolivia
- Area: 31 898 sq. M. km
In the south-western part of Bolivia there is a real ecological paradise for tourists - the Pantanal. Its area is more than 30 thousand square kilometers. The climate here is rather mild, and the air temperature ranges from +12 to +25 ° C.
In Spanish, the word Pantanal means "swampy lowland": it is considered the largest in the world. This richest basin is located on the territory of several states: Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil. The possessions of the Pantanal are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, since there are 4 protected natural areas here. One of them is the reserve with the same name Pantanal.
Flora and fauna
The animal and plant world of the Pantanal is very diverse. There are many different birds (about 650 species), reptiles (more than 80 species), insects (among them more than 1000 species of butterflies), reptiles (about 60 species) and fish (about 250 species) in the natural reserve. Here you can see a spectacle that you will not find anywhere else - an anaconda living in natural conditions, or huge clusters of caimans. The Pantanal is also a paradise for fishing. In addition, going to the fascinating Pantanal safari, you can make wonderful photos for memory.
Equally rich is the vegetation of the Pantanal. The territory is covered with cereals, perennial grasses, half-shrubs, bushes and numerous trees. A feature of this area is the blending of savannas and seasonal forests.
Tourist destinations in Pantanal
The most successful period for visiting the Bolivian "eco-zone" is from May to October, as the rainy season is passing by, and the water level is gradually falling. Those tourists who came here specially to watch the birds will be happy. Excursions are arranged on horses and jeeps. But in the rainy season - from November to April - most of the Pantanal is flooded. You can study the terrain in this period only by boat.
Settle in the Pantanal can be in separate lodges, standing in the bosom of wildlife. Tourist programs are designed for every taste: from two days to a week. To get as close as possible to get acquainted with the local nature, tourists are recommended to choose a tour lasting 4 to 5 days. Such a program usually includes various excursions , accommodation and meals.
How to get to the Pantanal?
Next to the Pantanal is a small Bolivian town of Puerto Suarez. You can get there by any means of transport in Bolivia : by train, plane and car. And then by bus or a taxi to get to the territory of the Pantanal.
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