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Experience the rich biodiversity of El Palmar Park and the vibrant Yampara villages in 2 full-days eco-cultural adventure through beautiful areas and ancient palm forests, home of stunning landscapes

Highlights

• See rare wildlife like Andean bears, condors and Red-fronted macaws (posibility)
• Explore lush forests, ancient palms trees, and stunning mountain views
• Experience real local culture and handcrafted traditions
• Small group tours offer a quiet, authentic adventure
• El Palmar is one of Bolivia’s best-kept natural secrets

Description

Discover El Palmar: A Hidden Paradise in the Bolivian Andes Looking for an authentic, natural, and truly unique experience? Come and discover El Palmar, a hidden treasure just a few hours from Sucre that few have heard of… but everyone should experience. Nestled high in Bolivia’s inter-Andean valleys, the El Palmar Integrated Management Natural Area is an ecological gem where visitors can walk through forests of mountain pine, draping lichens, ferns, and endemic palms that grow at over 3,000 meters (9,800 feet) above sea level. This natural sanctuary is one of South America's best-kept secrets. El Palmar is home to stunning biodiversity. Here, majestic Andean condors—the largest flying birds in the Americas—soar overhead. One of the highlights is the magical 'Condor Bath,' a cliffside spot where condors gather to bathe and preen their wings. But perhaps the most remarkable resident of the park is the Andean bear, also known as the spectacled bear or jucumari. This shy and endangered species was recently confirmed in El Palmar, thriving in the park's dry forests and palm groves. Spotting its tracks, markings, or even glimpsing one of these elusive bears is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for nature lovers and wildlife photographers. El Palmar doesn’t just protect nature—it also safeguards the life and wisdom of its local communities. Here, families still weave baskets and thatch their homes with the leaves of the janch’icoco, a rare and ancient palm found only in Bolivia. This same palm, rich in nutrients, is also the favorite food of the Andean bear. Visitors can enjoy traditional products like refreshing janch’icoco orchata, visit local artisan workshops, and learn firsthand how people live in harmony with nature. The trails of El Palmar invite you to adventure. Hikes through remote and peaceful landscapes, each step offers a chance to connect with untouched nature and breathtaking scenery. Whether you want to explore cloud forests, go birdwatching or simply enjoy the peace that only wild nature can offer. Visiting El Palmar is not only a soulful journey—it’s a way to support the conservation of one of Bolivia’s most endangered ecosystems. Every hike, every handcrafted souvenir, and every story shared helps protect the habitat of unique species like the Andean bear and supports the well-being of local communities. Misión Canyon in El Palmar National Park reveals stunning cliffs, unique vegetation, and traces of ancient cultures carved by the Kesera River. Nearby, Cóndor Bañana offers breathtaking views where Andean condors soar gracefully, making it a perfect spot for birdwatching and connecting with Bolivia’s wild beauty. El Palmar has even been featured in an international Mongabay report highlighting its unique and endangered population of Andean Bears and rare endemic palm species. Come to El Palmar. Discover a corner of the world where condors still soar, ancient palms still grow, and bears still walk freely through the mountains.

Includes

Entry tickets included. Private trasnportation from Sucre. Guide and translator (spanish and english). Lead guide from the Yampara Indigenous community, highly experienced and deeply familiar with the area. Meals during the tour (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Local snacks from the community. Pickup from your accommodation and drop-off at your accommodation. Water, we will bring a large water container from which you can refill your personal bottle that you have to bring.

Important Information

• - The departure time will be between 5:15 AM, confirmed 24 hours before the activity. - Bring your passport or a photo of your document. - If you have any medical issues, bring the respective medications for that. -Be aware of altitude sickness. Altitude sickness occurs when you go from sea level to elevations over 2500 meters (8202 ft.). Symptoms range from a throbbing headache to extreme nausea, you should be acclimatized beforehand. - Pack light. You can leave some things in the car. - Bring extra layers. During the day, temperatures soar, but then, at sunset, it plummets. - We can only visit areas authorized and deemed safe by the National Park administration. - The areas visited inside the park may vary depending on the information received from the park rangers. The decision will be made by the guides based on the weather, conditions, or other factors. - The timing of the activities and the arrival in Sucre depend on the group's walking pace as well as the car rute.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund