Sama Biological Reserve Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
protected area in Bolivia
About Sama Biological Reserve
The main attraction are the Tajzara lakes, where many species of birds, including the 3 species of flamingo, gather year-round. The reserve can also function as a start- or end-point for a Bolivian Inca trail. With four permanent lakes, the area attracts birds - especially flamingos - and more than 30 other species of birds. The region has been inhabited for over 8000 years, and the reserve area bear witness to Incan and pre-Incan structures such as irrigation channels and water tanks. The Inca Trail starting inside the reserve is in good enough conditions that it was used for military transit during the Chaco War betweenBoliviaandParaguay. Created in 1991, the reserve covers 108 hectares. The community-run lodge was inaugurated in 2012. Salt-water lagoons against a mountainous backdrop. A
Where to Stay in Sama Biological Reserve
- 🏨Albergue de Pujzara
Sama Biological Reserve Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: