Madidi National Park
Park Amazon park with exceptional biodiversity and indigenous communities
Madidi National Park protects Amazon rainforest biodiversity; tourists base at jungle lodges for river and forest excursions to see macaws, monkeys, river dolphins and to visit indigenous communities with local guides.
Madidi National Park is a large protected area in northwestern Bolivia that spans Andean foothills and lowland Amazon rainforest, protecting exceptional biological diversity. The park links highland and lowland ecosystems over a broad altitudinal range.
The park offers rainforest and river expeditions, canopy and wildlife viewing, and opportunities to see a wide variety of birds, mammals and plant life across different habitats. Typical itineraries include riverboat travel, jungle lodges and guided walks along trails and floodplain environments.
Madidi was established as a protected area in the 1990s to conserve a contiguous corridor of Andean and Amazon ecosystems and to support indigenous and local communities. Since its creation the park has been a focus for biodiversity research and ecotourism.
Madidi lies in Bolivia’s northwestern Amazon and Andean foothills in the departments that include parts of La Paz and Beni. The nearest common access point for visitors is the town of Rurrenabaque to the south of the park; the landscape ranges from lowland rivers to montane foothills.
- Access: Most commercial visits start from the town of Rurrenabaque, which serves as the main gateway to the park's lowland and river-based itineraries.
- Seasonality: Travel is seasonally affected - river access and boat travel are easier in the wet season; plan logistics based on river levels.
How to Get to Madidi National Park #
Madidi is accessed from Rurrenabaque (Beni Department); regular light flights connect Rurrenabaque to La Paz. From Rurrenabaque, travel into Madidi is by boat and river lodge transfers-multi-day excursions are the norm.
Tips for Visiting Madidi National Park #
- Book multi-day trips with reputable lodges or conservation-focused operators-Madidi's jungle logistics require local expertise.
- Vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis are strongly advised; bring insect repellent and mosquito nets.
- Be prepared for humidity, river travel, and variable walking conditions-pack quick-dry clothing and waterproof bags.
Best Time to Visit Madidi National Park #
May-October offers more predictable trails, while wet months open river corridors for extended boat exploration.
Weather & Climate near Madidi National Park #
Madidi National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 17°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2269 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (340 mm).
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February
February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (333 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (281 mm).
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April
April is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (158 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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July
July is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).
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October
October is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (175 mm).
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November
November is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (229 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (302 mm).
