Chuchini Amazon Wildlife Protected Area | Santuario de Vida Silvestre Bolivia

Chuchini Amazon Wildlife Protected Area

Santuario de Vida Silvestre • WDPA ID 555592671 • Protecting the Bolivian Amazon since 1973

A Private Sanctuary in the Bolivian Amazon

Chuchini is a privately protected Santuario de Vida Silvestre located in the Beni Department, Bolivia. It safeguards critical transition habitat between Amazon rainforest and Moxos savannah.

→ Official Protected Area Profile

History of Chuchini

Chuchini has been a private conservation project since 1973, making it one of the oldest privately protected areas in Bolivia. What started as a family initiative to save the local ecosystem has evolved into a recognized Santuario de Vida Silvestre that successfully combines conservation, sustainable tourism, and research.

Extraordinary Biodiversity

🐦 391+ Bird Species

Chuchini is a world-class birdwatching destination.

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🐒 Mammals

Jaguars, giant anteaters, tamanduas, howler monkeys, capybaras, tapirs, sloths, and peccaries.

🌿 Flora & Habitats

Gallery forests, wetlands, and pre-Columbian archaeological mounds.

Wildlife Camera Trap Footage

Discover the hidden animals of Chuchini through our trail cameras.

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Current Threats

🔴 Deforestation and illegal logging in surrounding areas
🔴 Poaching and wildlife trafficking
🔴 Climate change affecting rainfall and water levels
🔴 Agricultural expansion and habitat fragmentation
🔴 Human-wildlife conflict

How You Can Help

Visit Responsibly

Your stay at our eco-lodge directly supports conservation.

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Help fund camera traps, reforestation, and wildlife rescue.

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Real-Time Monitoring

Our professional weather station helps us track climate patterns for better conservation.

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