Bolivia

Amboro-Carrasco National Parks

Eduardo Avaroa Reserve

Noel Kempff National Park

Tariquía Reserve

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Bolivia, one of two landlocked countries in South America, is a stunning mosaic of elevated plateaus, glacier-capped volcanoes, tropical lowlands, salt marshes, rivers, waterfalls, tropical forests and savannas. About half of Bolivia remains forested and a majority of Bolivia’s protected areas are concentrated in the Andes and Amazon, however few of these sites have management presence and many are still entirely without administration, and still several ecosystems are not represented in the protected areas system.

Bahia del Garcero, Noel Kempff Mercado © Hermes Justiniano

Bolivia is so mega-diverse, that all of its plant species have yet to be identified. Scientists discovered at least 24 new species during 2001. More than 220 of Bolivia's 4,000 endemic plant species are at-risk. Bolivian Partner Organizations

In Bolivia, Parks in Peril (PIP) is concentrating on spreading Conservation Area Planning (CAP) methodologies around the country; as on 2004, 22 protected areas were using CAP and only 4 were actually supported by The Nature Conservancy. PIP is also working to practice conservation in threatened areas of Bolivia that are not part of the protected areas system through department, municipal and private lands.

Amboro-Carrasco National Parks 

These two adjoining parks feature ancient volcanoes and prominent sandstone formations that have eroded to form deep canyons.  Learn more...

Eduardo Avaroa National Andean Fauna Reserve

Noel Kempff Mercado National Park