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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.

Bartolome, Galápagos

What our clients say

  • Highlights: The trek and Bolivia in general.

    GN, Kingsbridge Jan 2016
  • A highlight was driving through Bolivia and salt flats. The lack of tourists during the long drive was something else. We saw hardly any other people at the attractions we…

  • Best aspect was that the constant variety of wonderful experiences and sights and - due to excellent guides - information on history and local culture.

    CR, Aylesbury Dec 2012
  • It felt like the most authentic South American experience.

    CC, Carnforth May 2014
  • The landscape in Bolivia was more stunning than expected. Uyuni was the highlight.

    MO, Liverpool Jun 2019
  • Across the Bolivian border was the long route which involved a four hour journey over a makeshift road with many potholes. However, the scenery was spectacular and I looked on…

    SG, Chigwell Sep 2011
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Ben fell in love with Latin America on a six month backpacking trip from Colombia to Mexico in 1995. Since then he has explored most of South America, including living in Peru for a year. He is now Head of Sales.

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