Discover Rurrenabaque

Rurrenabaque offers two distinct ways to enjoy its attractions: local walking trails and half- or full-day activities. Options include climbing to Mirador de la Cruz and taking boat trips along the Río Beni towards El Bala. You can start planning your trip by deciding whether you would like to explore the town on foot or set aside a larger part of the day for an activity.

Walking trails with different destinations

Local walking trails and excursions in Rurrenabaque include the Sendero de la Vertiente, the climb to Mirador de la Cruz, the Sendero a la Poza Blanca and a walk along Laguna de la Isla Grande. To make an initial choice, you can compare the different types of destinations: at the Mirador, the route is described as a climb, while at the Laguna, the focus is on the walk. The two Senderos add other named trails to the options. This lets you choose a walk based on which destination interests you most.

A viewpoint with a history

Mirador La Cruz was built decades ago by devout residents out of gratitude to the Virgen de la Candelaria. Its origins connect the site with an explicitly religious motivation. If you are interested in the cultural side of a travel destination, this offers a specific connection to the veneration of the Virgen de la Candelaria and the town’s history.

Half- and full-day activities

Half- and full-day activities offered from Rurrenabaque include horseback riding, golf, canopy tours and boat trips along the Río Beni towards El Bala. The overall selection includes activities lasting either half a day or a full day. If you have a particular activity firmly planned, check its availability in advance.

When looking for a holiday apartment, you can start with how you want to spend your days: first consider whether local walking trails or half- and full-day activities will be the focus of your trip.

Beni: culture and nature in a regional context

In Beni, handicrafts are made from palm fibres and precious woods. Forty-eight groups take part in the main procession of the Ichapekene Piesta; they wear masks depicting ancestors and animals, which highlight the importance of respect for nature. In Beni, the Gran Fiesta de la Santísima Trinidad is also called Chope Fiesta. These regional cultural themes provide a distinctive context for looking beyond Rurrenabaque.

Beni is home to the bufeo and the blue-throated macaw (Paraba Barba Azul). A trip on the Río Mamoré offers a chance to discover the vast expanses of the Bolivian Amazon, home to the bufeo, a freshwater dolphin. The rivers of Beni include the Mamoré, the Beni and the Iténez; they are also used as transport routes. To understand the river references, it is worth keeping the names distinct: boat trips from Rurrenabaque follow the Río Beni towards El Bala, while the regional river-trip perspective focuses on the Río Mamoré.

For the broader travel overview: José Ballivián.