Madidi National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area

Madidi National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area is one of 13 national parks in Bolivia. It covers 18,958 km² (1,895,800 ha) — about 12.1 times the size of London, making it the largest national park in Bolivia (29.6% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1995, 31 years ago — the first national parks in Bolivia date back to 1938. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.

Visiting Madidi National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area

The closest airport is Padre Aldamiz International Airport (PEM), about 214 km away — around 4 h 39 min by car; alternatively Inca Manco Capac International Airport (JUL, 233 km). Other national parks within reach include Bahuaja-Sonene National Park (10,914 km²), Cotapata National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area (613 km²), Isiboro Sécure National Park and Indigenous Territory (12,363 km²) and Tunari National Park — easy to combine on one trip.