Bolivia travel

My Unfiltered Thoughts on the 4-Day Madidi & Pampas Community-Run Tour

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My Unfiltered Thoughts on the 4-Day Madidi & Pampas Community-Run Tour The small town of Rurrenabaque, you know, sort of feels like the very edge of the mapped world. It’s actually from this dusty outpost that so many incredible adventures into the Bolivian Amazon begin. It serves as a staging ground, a place where muddy boots and insect repellent are pretty much the local currency. We chose a 4-day combination trip, obviously wanting to see both the deep jungle of Madidi and the open wetlands of the Pampas. Going with a group run by a native community just felt right, …

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Rurrenabaque’s Tasty Side: Top 5 Food & Drink Spots

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Rurrenabaque’s Tasty Side: Top 5 Food & Drink Spots Rurrenabaque, so that small Bolivian town often is known as the gateway to the Amazon, is really quite an experience. That location just has this kind of draw, a bit of magnetism if you will, that keeps folks coming back. Sure, lots come to see the rainforest and wildlife, and visit Madidi National Park. It’s almost easy to forget Rurrenabaque itself, you know, like that tiny place has its very own flavor – and I’m not just talking about the jungle vibes. The food, actually, that is truly quite something special. …

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