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Rogagua Lake

Lake

Rogagua Lake lies in Bolivia's Beni lowlands, part of seasonal wetlands where boat safaris and sport fishing reveal waterbirds, caimans and riverine forest.

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Country: Bolivia
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Boliviano (Bs.)
Language: Spanish, Guarani, Quechua

Rogagua Lake at a Glance

About Rogagua Lake

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.

When to Go

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.

Wet season (high water, lush)
November-April · ~24-32°C
Heavy rains flood surrounding plains and rivers rise-excellent for boat travel, aquatic wildlife and flooded-forest scenery but expect mosquitoes and limited dry-ground access.
Dry season (easier trails, concentrated wildlife)
May-October · ~20-30°C
Lower water levels make overland access easier and wildlife concentrates around remaining water bodies, improving terrestrial wildlife viewing.

Weather & Climate near Rogagua Lake

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 69 Moderate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
17°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 23° - 31° 27° 268 mm - - 2.4 m/s - -
February - 23° - 31° 27° 282 mm - - 2.2 m/s - -
March - 22° - 31° 27° 235 mm - - 2.1 m/s - -
April - 21° - 31° 26° 128 mm - - 2.0 m/s - -
May - 20° - 30° 25° 98 mm - - 2.0 m/s - -
June - 19° - 29° 24° 62 mm - - 2.0 m/s - -
July - 17° - 29° 23° 47 mm - - 2.3 m/s - -
August - 18° - 31° 25° 55 mm - - 2.3 m/s - -
September - 20° - 32° 26° 69 mm - - 2.7 m/s - -
October - 22° - 32° 27° 122 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
November - 22° - 32° 27° 182 mm - - 2.5 m/s - -
December - 22° - 31° 27° 233 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -