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Pilon Lajas – Pampas
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In 1977 Pilon Lajas was recategorized and declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, it comprises 9,88,000 acres (400.000 ha). The Park’s three distinctive ecolologically diverse areas are: 1)Beu and Chepite Mountains - including forest on alluvial terraces, close to Suapi river, an excellent example of pristine Amazonian forest below 1,600 ft (487.7 m); 2) the cloud forest at the top of Pilón Mountain - one of the most diverse forests in the country; and, 3) the Bala Mountains - at the base of which is a tourist area with a comfortable 3 star lodge. A number of the area’s indigenous communities are located nearby within this immediate area and can be reached by visitors interested in viewing the ethnic diversity of the some of the readily accessible local tribal groups.
The reserve’s population of approximately 650 people is divided in the following demographic categories: 36.4% Chimán, 10.8% Mosetene, 33% Tacana, and 19.8% other (mestizo or non-indigenous). The Chimane and Tacana people have occupied the zone in a semi-nomadic way for over 150 years.
Because this reserve is near Madidi, much of the flora and fauna are shared by the two Parks. The best way to get deep into the Reserve and the several private basic accommodations within the Park is by boat through the Tuichi river. During the trip one usually observes some or all of the following animals in their natural habitat: monkeys, turtles, macaws, hundreds of caiman, diverse mammals, pink dolphins, piranhas, birds, anacondas and other species of snakes and an interminable diversity of plants.
In addition to the attractions offered by the Amazon forest there are several archaeological sites, beautiful lakes (including Laguna Azul), and hiking routes that pass by some of the 30 indigenous communities that inhabit this region. Some of these communities offer handicrafts, meals and at times a display of their particular native dances depending on the day.
Outside of the Reserve there are abundant fishing opportunities. The area has many navigable rivers, the main game fishing species found in the area are: Tucunaré – peacock bass (Cichla sp), surubí/pintado (Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum and P. Tigrinum), catfish (Pimelodus clarias), coronel (phractocephalus hemioliopterus), piranha (pygocentrus nattereri), sábalo (Prochilodus nigricans), tambaqui (colossoma macroponum), dorado(Salminus maxillosus), curubina (plagioscion squamosissimus), mamure (Brycon sp.) pacú (colossoma macropomum), bagre (pimelodus clarias) and blanquillo (pimelodidae), barred sorubim (Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum), piraiba (Brachyplatystoma filamentosum) and palometa real (Astronotus ocellatus).
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