We spent a lot of time in Bolivia and were undoubtedly glad that we made the stop to peaceful Samaipata. Amidst many adventures in the country’s higher and colder altiplano, we welcomed the mildly warm climate of this small jungle…
Update: As of mid-2024, Las Cuevas park seems to be closed until further notice. When visiting Samaipata, ask locals about the status of the park before heading out there. If you’re looking for a little slice of paradise in Bolivia,…
Samaipata was a much needed breath of fresh air after time in the bustling city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. As a gateway to many jungle adventures in Amboro and Kaa-Iya National Parks, a quaint destination with a variety…
The Amazon Rainforest holds an unimaginable amount of wildlife and beautiful scenery, and people travel from near and far to get a glimpse of it. When people think of the Amazon, Peru and Brazil often come to mind. But Bolivia…
We’ll start off by saying that Carnival in Bolivia was like nothing we had imagined. We weren’t really sure what to expect, but it wasn’t quite like the pictures we saw or what we had heard. Between the thousands of…
Santa Cruz De La Sierra is unlike any other city we visited in Bolivia. The weather is significantly warmer, the elevation is substantially lower, and the culture is a stark contrast from the rest of the country. This city is…
It was Valentine’s Day, and walking through the botanical gardens of Santa Cruz was the perfect way for us to spend it. Santa Cruz de la Sierra lies close to the Amazon Rainforest, and walking around the botanical gardens is…
Animal refuges have sprung up in the various jungle regions of Bolivia to help orphaned or illegally captured exotic Bolivian wildlife. During our stay in Samaipata, we headed just outside of town to visit the Samaipata animal refuge, or Refugio…