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Chalalan Ecolodge

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Remote, authentic jungle lodge in an area of extraordinary biodiversity, with proceeds helping conservation and the indigenous community.

Chalalán Ecolodge is a small, friendly place nestled deep in Bolivia’s little-visited and remarkably biodiverse reserve of Madidi. The lodge was developed by Conservation International in association with the local indigenous community, which benefits from the proceeds.

From Rurrenabaque, it’s a 5-hour trip by motorised canoe to this lodge, surrounded by virgin forest that reverberates with birdsong and the cries of howler monkeys, especially at dawn and dusk.

Accommodation is in traditional Tacana-style cabins of differing layout, most with private bathroom. All are equipped with mosquito nets, comfortable armchairs, veranda, balcony and hammock to relax and read.

In the dense shroud of surrounding jungle vegetation, there’s a relatively high chance of spotting wildlife. On the guided jungle walks, birdwatching expeditions and canoe trips offered from the lodge, you may see howler monkeys, toucans, macaws, hoatzins and caiman.

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What our clients say

  • Bolivia - just stunning.

    PG, Northwood Jan 2010
  • Highlight: Oh PLEASE !?? How can we do that.  I think  the early Hito Cajon border of Bolivia to Sucre had to be the highlights - the Salar, etc. the…

    RH, Carshalton May 2016
  • The landscape in Bolivia was more stunning than expected. Uyuni was the highlight.

    MO, Liverpool Jun 2019
  • Bolivia is very spectacular in terms of scenery but both food and hotels leave something to be desired. Not a problem for us but some might find it below expectations. 

    MW May 2011
  • Most memorable experience: “The time we spent in Bolivia was amazing, despite the altitude sickness! The Uyuni salt flat was so beautiful and all the lagoons and mountains we saw…

    SC, Manchester Apr 2012
  • It felt like the most authentic South American experience.

    CC, Carnforth May 2014
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