Madidi National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area

The national park extends from the snowy Andean mountains to the Amazon rainforest, covering 18,957 square kilometers with altitudes between 180 and 5,760 meters.

The Bolivian government established Madidi National Park on September 21, 1995, through Supreme Decree 24123 to protect its biological and cultural resources.

The protected area includes 46 indigenous communities of Tacana, Leco, Quechua, and Aymara peoples who maintain their traditional practices within the territory.

Visitors access the park from La Paz by land or air to Rurrenabaque or Apolo, where local guides lead expeditions through hiking trails and river navigation.

Scientists have documented 4,162 new species of plants, butterflies, and vertebrates between 2015 and 2017, making it one of Earth's most biodiverse areas.

Location: La Paz Department

Inception: September 21, 1995

Elevation above the sea: 247 m

Website: http://sernap.gob.bo/madidi

GPS coordinates: -14.33333,-68.33333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:06