Place to visit
Reserva Natural Privada, Bolivia: what it is and when to go
Reserva Natural Privada is a protected area in Bolivia (RN7: La Guardia-Samaipata). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to September. In December there are 13 h 05 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 55. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Protected area · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Bolivia · RN7: La Guardia-Samaipata
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- VVI Santa Cruz, 72 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -18.16496, -63.53304
What it is and where
Reserva Natural Privada is a protected area in Bolivia (RN7: La Guardia-Samaipata).
Its coordinates are -18.16496, -63.53304; the nearest main airport is Viru Viru International Airport (VVI, Santa Cruz), 72 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bolivia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Bolivia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Reserva Natural Privada is April to September.
- JanPossible12:59
- FebPossible12:36
- MarPossible12:07
- AprBest time11:35
- MayBest time11:09
- JunBest time10:55
- JulBest time11:01
- AugBest time11:23
- SepBest time11:54
- OctPossible12:25
- NovPossible12:52
- DecPossible13:05
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 05 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 55. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to September | October to March |
| Wildlife | April to September | October to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Reserva Natural Privada has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Bolivia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Bolivia
To enter Bolivia there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Bolivia checklist. Currency: Boliviano (BOB); plugs: Type A and C · 230 V · 50 Hz (115 V in some areas: check your charger's label); emergencies: 110 police · 118 fire · 165 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- El Fuerte de SamaipataArchaeological site in Santa Cruz province, Bolivia30 km
- Ivaga GuazúProtected area43 km
- Punta CambaWith kids43 km
- Regional Parc Lomas de ArenaBolivian Regional Parc47 km
- Balneario Playa CaribeOnsen47 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Bolivia guide.
More in Bolivia: Nature
- Nevado Sajama
- Parinacota: volcano on the border of Chile and Bolivia
- Illimani: mountain close to La Paz
- Acotango: mountain shared by Bolivia and Chile
- Licancabur: stratovolcano on the border between Bolivia and Chile
- Ancohuma
Every Bolivia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Reserva Natural Privada?
It is a protected area in Bolivia.
When is the best time to visit Reserva Natural Privada?
April to September. In December there are 13 h 05 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 55.
How do you get to Reserva Natural Privada?
The nearest main airport is Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), 72 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Bolivia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Bolivia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have El Fuerte de Samaipata, Ivaga Guazú, Punta Camba. The rest is in the Bolivia guide.
Keep reading
- Nature763 places for nature in Bolivia, from Nevado Sajama to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- BoliviaBefore travelling to Bolivia: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for ninety days per year and your passport must be valid for six mon…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.