Madidi Jungle Ecolodge
Calle Comercio between Vaca Diez & Campero, Madidi National Park Bolivia
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#1 of 4 lodges in Madidi National Park
Location
4.9
Rooms
4.5
Value
4.8
Cleanliness
4.7
Service
4.9
Sleep Quality
4.7
Madidi Jungle Ecolodge is a low-impact rainforest eco-venture created and sustained 100% by indigenous people from the heart of Bolivia's Madidi National Park. The ecolodge is accessible by a 3 hour boat ride from Rurrenabaque, and is a prime location for wildlife viewing, and serves as the base for a variety of hikes of different lengths. The Ecolodge offers comfortable accommodation for a maximum of 18 visitors at one time, and a menu of delicious meals based on traditional rainforest ingredients. The staff are all local, bilingual (Spanish and English) guides, with passion and expert knowledge of the surrounding rainforest. Come and join us at the Bolivian Jungle and participate in genuine, Community-based Ecotourism!
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Free breakfast
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Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Free shuttle or taxi services
Airport transportation
Mosquito net
Shuttle bus service
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Non-smoking rooms
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Spanish
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Calle Comercio between Vaca Diez & Campero, Madidi National Park Bolivia
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We booked a 1N/2D tour with Madidi in February, and it was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience! From start to finish, everything was absolutely fantastic.
The adventure began with a scenic boat ride to the beautiful ecolodge, accompanied by our incredibly friendly and knowledgeable guide, Sandro. He was always there for us, making sure we felt comfortable and engaged throughout the trip. Upon arrival, we settled into our room—simple but cozy, just perfect for a night in the heart of the jungle.
After a delicious homemade lunch (every meal was fresh, varied, and absolutely delicious!), the real adventure kicked off. Sandro led us deep into the jungle, where we encountered an amazing variety of wildlife. His passion for nature was contagious—having grown up in a Madidi community, he knew the rainforest like the back of his hand. You could truly feel how much he loved and respected his home, and that made the experience even more special.
As night fell, we embarked on a thrilling nocturnal hike, discovering the jungle’s hidden nightlife, followed by another breathtaking trip along the river the next morning.
We are beyond grateful to Sandro and the entire team who made this unforgettable journey possible. Wishing them all the best in their mission to protect and share this incredible place!
The adventure began with a scenic boat ride to the beautiful ecolodge, accompanied by our incredibly friendly and knowledgeable guide, Sandro. He was always there for us, making sure we felt comfortable and engaged throughout the trip. Upon arrival, we settled into our room—simple but cozy, just perfect for a night in the heart of the jungle.
After a delicious homemade lunch (every meal was fresh, varied, and absolutely delicious!), the real adventure kicked off. Sandro led us deep into the jungle, where we encountered an amazing variety of wildlife. His passion for nature was contagious—having grown up in a Madidi community, he knew the rainforest like the back of his hand. You could truly feel how much he loved and respected his home, and that made the experience even more special.
As night fell, we embarked on a thrilling nocturnal hike, discovering the jungle’s hidden nightlife, followed by another breathtaking trip along the river the next morning.
We are beyond grateful to Sandro and the entire team who made this unforgettable journey possible. Wishing them all the best in their mission to protect and share this incredible place!
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Date of stay: February 2025Trip type: Traveled with family
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We did a 5D4N combined Jungle+Pampas tour and had an amazing time. The lodges were great, as were the food. We met some great people, and our guide Roberto was absolutely fantastic. It might be a little more expensive than other companies but for us it was absolutely worth it to make sure we went with a responsible company that really care for the nature, and we were not disappointed. Plus that it’s still really cheap considering what’s included. Alex at Madidi Jungle were also really helpful with answering all our questions and helping with booking bus tickets and arranging transport to and from the bus terminal. All in all a great experience!
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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One of the best experiences we lived in Bolivia.
We hired the WABU package, 3 nights/4 days and it was fantastic:
The organization/communication via email with Alex was very fast and efficient.
The activities that came in the package were great and well organized. We must highlight the great professionalism and kindness of our guide Leo. His great knowledge of the park made us understand much more about what we were experiencing, he taught us and took great care of us. Is a crack!
The ecolodge facilities are kept clean and comfortable. The breakfast/lunch/dinner service is spectacular (we are vegetarians and we receive very good options).
We definitely recommend making this stop in Bolivia, and if you are a couple try to have Leo be your guide.
Thanks for everything!!
We hired the WABU package, 3 nights/4 days and it was fantastic:
The organization/communication via email with Alex was very fast and efficient.
The activities that came in the package were great and well organized. We must highlight the great professionalism and kindness of our guide Leo. His great knowledge of the park made us understand much more about what we were experiencing, he taught us and took great care of us. Is a crack!
The ecolodge facilities are kept clean and comfortable. The breakfast/lunch/dinner service is spectacular (we are vegetarians and we receive very good options).
We definitely recommend making this stop in Bolivia, and if you are a couple try to have Leo be your guide.
Thanks for everything!!
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Madidi Jungle Ecolodge is not just somewhere to stay, it is a complete experience. The team were exceptional, right from initial enquiry where they provided quick and effective communication by email, to every detail of the stay. We were even met at the airport the day before our tour started - completely unexpected and help was given to us after our tour ended. During the stay the all-inclusive food was first class, including picnic boxes for longer trips away from the lodge. Special mention must go to our guide (English speaking) who was very knowledgeable, spotted all sorts of wildlife for us and was always ready to help with any question. Definitely recommend the optional all day boat trip to the lake. Stunning location and great fun too. We booked a private room with bathroom which made for an even better experience. All in all one of the best organised trips we have ever been on.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip:Â Private cabin probably enhances the experience but all accommodation looked good.
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I could not recommend Madidi Jungle Ecolodge more. We stayed for a four day tour of the rainforest and it exceeded our expectations in every way.
The lodge itself is beautiful and perfectly situated. It’s deep enough in the jungle for you to be able to see plenty of birds and animals. This is important as many of the other lodges are located too close to Rurre and so it is harder to spot wildlife there.
The rooms are very comfortable (we loved the beds) - going to sleep every night by candle light with the sounds of the jungle was a massive highlight.
The food is ~excellent~. I am a vegetarian and it’s the best food I’ve had in Bolivia, healthy and so much variety! Thank you to Nancy and Inés!
The guided walks were fantastic, and our guide Alejandro blew our minds with his knowledge of the plants and animals we encountered. He could trace the sounds and locations of so many types of animals, and it was really special to be able to share his enthusiasm. The trails we walked along were beautiful, and we were so lucky to see a whole family of spider monkeys on our last walk!
We learnt so much about his community and the crucial role he played for the growth of tourism in their territory. Hearing his stories about how he started the first lodge in the area, Chalalan, both amazed and inspired us. Unfortunately, tourism has taken a huge hit in the area since the pandemic, and is really the only way to stall the Bolivian government’s plans to destroy a lot of the surrounding land in order to build dams/hydro electric pumps.
With Madidi Jungle you can be sure that your money is going to a good cause as it all goes back to the local community. The price is very reasonable for what you are getting. They maintain a great ethical standard with their treatment of animals (something that you are unlikely to find if you do a Pampas tour or a survival tour of the jungle) and low impact use of materials, and treat their guests to a top quality experience of the Bolivian Amazon.
The lodge itself is beautiful and perfectly situated. It’s deep enough in the jungle for you to be able to see plenty of birds and animals. This is important as many of the other lodges are located too close to Rurre and so it is harder to spot wildlife there.
The rooms are very comfortable (we loved the beds) - going to sleep every night by candle light with the sounds of the jungle was a massive highlight.
The food is ~excellent~. I am a vegetarian and it’s the best food I’ve had in Bolivia, healthy and so much variety! Thank you to Nancy and Inés!
The guided walks were fantastic, and our guide Alejandro blew our minds with his knowledge of the plants and animals we encountered. He could trace the sounds and locations of so many types of animals, and it was really special to be able to share his enthusiasm. The trails we walked along were beautiful, and we were so lucky to see a whole family of spider monkeys on our last walk!
We learnt so much about his community and the crucial role he played for the growth of tourism in their territory. Hearing his stories about how he started the first lodge in the area, Chalalan, both amazed and inspired us. Unfortunately, tourism has taken a huge hit in the area since the pandemic, and is really the only way to stall the Bolivian government’s plans to destroy a lot of the surrounding land in order to build dams/hydro electric pumps.
With Madidi Jungle you can be sure that your money is going to a good cause as it all goes back to the local community. The price is very reasonable for what you are getting. They maintain a great ethical standard with their treatment of animals (something that you are unlikely to find if you do a Pampas tour or a survival tour of the jungle) and low impact use of materials, and treat their guests to a top quality experience of the Bolivian Amazon.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We are a family of 6 persons who had a fantastic nature experience during a 5 day stay in the Madidi Jungle Ecolodge. The ecolodge is located inside the Madidi National Park, which is a unique area located on the border between the Andes mountains and the lowland Amazon. Our outstanding guide Sandos who lives in one of the villages of the national park provided an incredibly professional guidance. He knows everything about the area, and has an outstanding life-long experience with finding and studying animals and birds of the Amazon. He was able to find and show us most of the species of monkeys living in the area, as well as many of the birds – to listen for the presence of the animals, and if necessary to make sounds to get responses from them. In addition, he provided a lot of information about the area, and how it is to live there. We experienced different forest ecosystems, meandering rivers, fantastic lakes, an undulating landscape, and saw a lot of different animals and birds. We went on a full day excursion to the Santa Rosa lake where we were fishing piranhas, and this was an extraordinary big experience. It was fun to float along the river on an inflated tube for approximately an hour. At the return from the ecolodge we visited the Macaw cliff and were lucky to see many pairs of birds. The food served during the stay was excellent, and prepared to meet special needs. The accommodation was good, but relatively basic.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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The tour with Madidi Jungle was an absolute highlight of our vacation. The price initially seems high for Bolivian standards, but when you consider what you get for it, it is absolutely reasonable!
Not only is the entire tour organized, but transport from the airport or bus terminal to the office is also included.
You can get there from La Paz either by night bus (Yungueña - comfortable; Trans Totai - online, but very cramped > sleeping is difficult; and other companies) or by plane.
It was a great experience!
Not only is the entire tour organized, but transport from the airport or bus terminal to the office is also included.
You can get there from La Paz either by night bus (Yungueña - comfortable; Trans Totai - online, but very cramped > sleeping is difficult; and other companies) or by plane.
It was a great experience!
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We stayed for three nights and four days and it was the highlight of our trip in South America.
The lodge is a pleasant three hour boat trip from Rurre. We saw that many lodges offer the possibility of a shorter trip however you are less likely to see animals the closer that you are to Rurre.
The cabins were cleaned every day and were very comfortable. The food was delicious and they were able to cater to vegetarian diets.
The lodge is run by the local indigenous community who explained some of the problems that they currently face. Mining, hunting and cattle farming are all threatening the Madidi jungle.
There were only three of us staying in the lodge and each guided walk was catered to what we wanted to see. It was a pleasure to have Alejandro as a guide, As one of the founders of the Chalalan project. he was very knowledgeable about the local area and the wildlife and we were able to see a range of monkeys, macaws and different animals.
I would highly recommend this lodge if you want an ethical and authentic jungle experience but don’t have the budget to go to Chalalan.
The lodge is a pleasant three hour boat trip from Rurre. We saw that many lodges offer the possibility of a shorter trip however you are less likely to see animals the closer that you are to Rurre.
The cabins were cleaned every day and were very comfortable. The food was delicious and they were able to cater to vegetarian diets.
The lodge is run by the local indigenous community who explained some of the problems that they currently face. Mining, hunting and cattle farming are all threatening the Madidi jungle.
There were only three of us staying in the lodge and each guided walk was catered to what we wanted to see. It was a pleasure to have Alejandro as a guide, As one of the founders of the Chalalan project. he was very knowledgeable about the local area and the wildlife and we were able to see a range of monkeys, macaws and different animals.
I would highly recommend this lodge if you want an ethical and authentic jungle experience but don’t have the budget to go to Chalalan.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Bring insect repellent
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We would highly recommend visiting the Amazon jungle with Madidi as it is a project set up and the Lodge is run in partnership with the local indigenous community, which means they are very knowledgable about the area, species, local culture and much more.
Communication was great throughout. From when we first enquired, Alex was really attentive to our needs, discussing our itinerary with us via WhatsApp and even helping us to book our flights to Rurrenabaque. When the flights were unfortunately cancelled by the airline Alex helped design our own unique itinerary so that we could still fit our trip to the Amazon into our travels.
The boat journey from Rurrenabaque to the lodge (all organised by Madidi) on the river is incredibly picturesque - those views alone are worth the visit! When we got there, our guide Norman was really friendly and made sure to point out lots of birds, animals and plants throughout our trip. The accommodation itself is basic but sufficient, with a mosquito net provided over the bed. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks were all provided and were really delicious!
Overall an incredible experience with great hosts!
Communication was great throughout. From when we first enquired, Alex was really attentive to our needs, discussing our itinerary with us via WhatsApp and even helping us to book our flights to Rurrenabaque. When the flights were unfortunately cancelled by the airline Alex helped design our own unique itinerary so that we could still fit our trip to the Amazon into our travels.
The boat journey from Rurrenabaque to the lodge (all organised by Madidi) on the river is incredibly picturesque - those views alone are worth the visit! When we got there, our guide Norman was really friendly and made sure to point out lots of birds, animals and plants throughout our trip. The accommodation itself is basic but sufficient, with a mosquito net provided over the bed. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks were all provided and were really delicious!
Overall an incredible experience with great hosts!
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip:Â Bring DEET repellent, sun cream, long-sleeved but breathable clothes for doing jungle hikes, a...
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We were on a combined Jungle and Pampas tour with Madidi Jungle Tours. Our guide, Roberto, and the rest of the staff at both places were fantastic and made our trip unforgettable. Our guide was incredibly helpful and had great knowledge of both the jungle and pampas. Our family lodge was in very good condition and the whole area was very cozy. Great praise to the kitchen staff for making incredibly delicious food and drinks every day.
We would definitely recommend Madidi Jungle Tours!!!
We would definitely recommend Madidi Jungle Tours!!!
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Date of stay: February 2025Trip type: Traveled with family
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Hi dear Friend, thank you for contacting us. I want to inform you we need a minimum two visitors to organize our amazon jungle tours at any time. I can suggest you Tareche Program (3d/2n) from USD260 per person and Wabu Program (4d/3n) from USD335 per person (Valid 2017). Please can you drop by our website and contact us, many thanks, Alex
Estimada Gabriela, Muy buenas tardes! Tenemos programas de uno a cinco dĂas para visitar el Parque Nacional Madidi. Nuestro Programa Mapajo 2dĂas/1noche cuesta USD190 por persona (Baño Compartido) y USD205 por persona (Baño Compartido). El precio no incluye ingreso al Parque Naciona Madidi BOB200 o su equivalente en USD30 por persona. Saludos!
Estimado Jose Luis C, Muchas gracias por su pregunta! Informarle que la mejor alternativa para llegar a Rurrenabaque desde Santa Cruz es tomando un vuelo via La Paz. El vuelo de La Paz a Rurrenabaque toma unos 45 minutos. La linea aerea Amaszonas ofrece hasta 5 vuelos diarios. La otra via seria tomar un vuelo o bus a Trinidad, y luego a Rurrenabaque, esta vĂa es más complidad, no hay vuelos diarios y es mejor es viajar via terrestre, el viaje de Trinidad a Rurrenabaque toma unas 10 horas en autos pequeños. Muchas gracias! Alex
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Which popular attractions are close to Madidi Jungle Ecolodge?
Nearby attractions include La Cambita (0.1 miles), Alma Day Club (0.2 miles), and Artesanias El Patuju (0.1 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Madidi Jungle Ecolodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and airport transportation.
What food & drink options are available at Madidi Jungle Ecolodge?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
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Conveniently located restaurants include The French Bakery, Casa de Campo, and Juliano's.
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Yes, Madidi Jungle Ecolodge offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.