Rogagua Lake
Lake Amazonian lake in Beni with abundant wildlife
Rogagua Lake lies in Bolivia’s Beni lowlands, part of seasonal wetlands where boat safaris and sport fishing reveal waterbirds, caimans and riverine forest.
Rogagua Lake is a freshwater lake in the Beni Department of northeastern Bolivia, within the lowland Amazonian basin. It lies in a region characterized by wetlands and seasonal flooding.
The lake and surrounding wetlands are of interest for wildlife observation, especially waterbirds, fish and aquatic mammals typical of the Bolivian Amazon lowlands. Access is generally by road and river routes from regional towns and is seasonal depending on water levels.
Like many lakes in the Beni lowlands, Rogagua Lake’s form and extent are shaped by annual flood cycles and sediment dynamics; it has long been part of local subsistence fishing and seasonal navigation routes.
The lake is located in Beni Department in northeastern Bolivia, within the Amazonian floodplain region of the country; the nearest larger settlements are regional towns in Beni.
Best Time to Visit Rogagua Lake #
For easiest access and terrestrial wildlife viewing visit in the dry season (May-October); the wet season is best for boat-based wildlife and flooded-forest scenery.
Weather & Climate near Rogagua Lake #
Rogagua Lake's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 17°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1781 mm/year), wettest in February.
January
January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (268 mm).
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February
February is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (282 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (235 mm).
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April
April is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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July
July is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).
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October
October is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (182 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (233 mm).