Amboró National Park Park

Address: Amboró National Park, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia

Amboró National Park is a protected area in Bolivia located where the eastern Andean slopes meet lowland Amazonia, noted for very high biodiversity and habitat variety. The park spans montane cloud forest, subtropical and lowland rainforest across a large altitudinal range.

The park contains extensive forested slopes, river valleys and a mosaic of habitats that support hundreds of species of plants and animals; it is an important destination for birdwatching and biodiversity study. Terrain ranges from foothills to high forested ridges, offering trails of differing difficulty for visitors.

Amboró was created as a protected area to conserve the biologically rich transition zone between Andes and Amazon and has been expanded and managed to protect its ecosystems. Conservation efforts reflect the park’s role in preserving endemic and regionally rare species.

The park is located in Santa Cruz Department in eastern Bolivia, positioned on the eastern flank of the Andes and linking higher Andean terrain to Amazonian lowlands. Access is typically from regional towns that serve as gateways to the national park.

• Access points: Access to park trails and lower-elevation sections is typically arranged from nearby towns such as Buena Vista and Samaipata, which are common entry points for visitors.

Amboró is accessed from Santa Cruz de la Sierra; road travel into the park requires a high-clearance vehicle and local guides. Several ranger stations provide entry points; travel times vary depending on which sector is visited.

• Hire local guides to penetrate deeper forest trails-the park is vast and poorly signed in places.
• Plan for humidity and leech protection in lowland forest areas; trail conditions can vary.