Beni Biological Station Biosphere Reserve

The Beni Biological Station Biosphere Reserve spans approximately 135,000 hectares with low-lying landscapes that change seasonally. The terrain includes wetlands, open grasslands, and forests that flood at certain times of year.

The reserve received legal protection in 1982, and UNESCO designated it as a Biosphere Reserve 6 years later. This international recognition reflected growing concern for safeguarding these vital ecosystems.

Tsimane communities practice hunting, fishing, and farming in designated parts of the reserve, keeping ways of life alive that have shaped this region for generations. You can see how these activities remain woven into the daily rhythm of the landscape.

The easiest way to reach the reserve is by boat along the Maniqui and Curiraba rivers. During the rainy season, road access becomes unreliable, so planning your visit well ahead is wise.

The reserve holds an extraordinary mix of animals rarely seen together elsewhere, including jaguars, harpy eagles, black caimans, and river dolphins. This congregation of large and unusual species makes it a place where nature displays its full range.

Location: Beni Department

Inception: 1982

GPS coordinates: -14.38000,-66.18000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:57