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Madidi – Jungle
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Madidi National Park was finally formally created on September 1995, with a surface of 4,646,155 acres (1,880,996 hectare) divided in three distinct zones: two National Parks, one at the west sector and the other at the southeast sector, along with a Natural Integrated Management Area. Madidi Park is located at 65.2 miles (105 km) north of Rurrenabaque. The best way to access the Park is by boat through the Tuhichi River, but there is also access through the town of Santa Ana. It is considered one of the world's most immensely biologically diverse reserves and the most important of South America.
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This National Park harbors 87% of the country’s bird species. Included among them are the green-winged macaw (Ara chloroptera), ash-breasted Tit-Tyrant (Anairetes alpinus), cock of the rock (Rupicola peruviana), crested eagle (Oroatus isidori), harpy eagle (Harpia harpyia) and various endangered species such Grallaria erythroti. Among the 156 reported mammal species are the spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus), Andean cat (Oreailurus jacobita), puma (Felis concolor), jaguar (Panthera onca), tiger cat (Felis pardalis), Andean deer (Hippocamelus antisensis), white-lipped peccary (Tayassu pecari), marsh deer (Blastocerus dichotomus), giant otter (Pteronura brasiliensis), and a great variety of primates: spider monkey (Ateles paniscus), red howler monkey (Alouatta seniculus), white-fronted capuchin (Cebus albifrons), black-capped capuchin (Cebus apella), owl monkey (Aotus sp.), squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus boliviensis). Seventy percent (70%) of Bolivia’s diverse reptile species can be found in the area. The most common are boas, anacondas, colubrids, caimans and aquatic and terrestrial turtles. Madidi harbors 85% of the country’s amphibian fauna. More than 30 species are believed to endemic to the area. The Park’s fish population in this area represents 51% of the country’s ichtyofauna.
New species of amphibians, 1 reptile, 4 birds, 1 rodent and 2 primates have recently been discovered in the area. It is also a critical hotspot for endemic and vascular plants, there are over 2000 species of plants that have not yet been studied. Madidi National Park may be the most biodiverse protected area in the whole world.
The area is great for long exploratory walks, observation of nature and viewing a variety of ecosystems. It is an extraordinary natural forum for nature and adventure lovers.
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