Pilón Lajas Biosphere Reserve
Reserva de la Biosfera y Territorio Comunal Indígena Pilón Lajas
A biosphere reserve and indigenous territory across the Beni River from Madidi, with community eco-lodges along the Quiquibey River.
Covering about 400,000 hectares, the reserve is recognized by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve and is the traditional territory of the Chimane, Mosetén and other indigenous peoples. Its landscape ranges from montane cloud forest to lowland rainforest. Visitors usually travel from Rurrenabaque by boat along the Beni River, then turn onto the Quiquibey River to stay at community-run eco-lodges such as Mapajo, where they can go jungle hiking and fishing and learn archery and weaving. There are fewer visitors than in Madidi, and the atmosphere feels more wild.
Opening hours
Year-round (group tours only)
Nearby sights
- Angosto del Bala
- San Miguel del Bala
- Mirador La Cruz
- Rurrenabaque Town & Río Beni
- San Buenaventura
- Madidi National Park
- Chalalán Ecolodge
- Pampas del Yacuma