Nature Reserves

Discover Tarija

Discover the Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve!

Just a few hours drive from the vibrant city of Tarija is this pristine nature sanctuary spanning 250 acres. Here you will find a paradise of lagoons and sand dunes teeming with wildlife, including llamas, vicuñas, Andean deer, and a wide variety of waterfowl, including three species of flamingos.

We can arrange for you to explore the area with a picnic and bespoke wine tasting experience through our partnership with Prometa. A glamping experience for one night can also be arranged.

Alarachi Cloud Forest Reserve is a primary growth forest and an area of ​​extremely important biological diversity.

Military macaws and golden monkeys frolic among its ancient and mystical trees–trees that rise to touch the clouds, some up to 2,500 m above sea level. Protected by the lush forest canopy, jaguars, tapirs, peccaries and over 400 other recorded wildlife species roam freely throughout this protected virgin forest landscape. 

This 15,000 acre private reserve provides a bridge, an ecological corridor, connecting two national cloud forest reserves: Tariquía in southern Bolivia and Baritú in northern Argentina. Corridors like these are critical for the survival of a large number of species, particularly the jaguar.

The honey you enjoy at Casa Tinto is made in this forest. 

We can arrange for you to explore the area with a personalised wine tasting picnic or enjoy an overnight glamping experience through our partnership with Prometa.

Considered the second largest cactus reserve in the world, after Tehuacán in Mexico, El Cardón is located at the western end of the department of Tarija, within the jurisdiction of the municipalities of El Puente and Yunchará. It has existed as part of National Protected Areas Service (Sernap) since 2023.

Here you will find 14 varieties of cacti, among them are the green cardón, yellow cardón, lorocho, poko, cola and fox.

We can arrange for you to explore the area with a personalised wine tasting picnic or enjoy an overnight glamping experience through our partnership with Prometa.

Bolivian viticulture was born here around 1550. Its vineyards are the highest in the world and traditional grape varieties have been grown for more than 450 years. The region also proudly treasures long-lived vines, some more than 100 years old, supported by the molle or chañar plant that remain in full production. Near Camargo is the famous “Casa Manor of San Pedro.” In this hacienda, which maintains much of its original structure, you can breathe history dating back to the 16th century.

The archeology of this area merits its own attention:

Pilaya Canon is the 6th deepest canyon in the world with 3.030 meters of depth, which is deeper than the Colorado Canyon in the USA. Ancient ethnicities and civilizations settled in this area, leaving petroglyphs and rock paintings, together with other archaeological remains, as hunting and cooking tools. Currently, the Petroglyphs Valley constitutes the most significant petroglyph deposit known in Bolivia

Discover the breathtaking ancient rock formations located in the picturesque Cinti Valley, nestled between the communities of La Palca and La Quemada. Prepare to be enchanted by this captivating display of nature’s artistry – it is a must-see destination for explorers seeking wonder and awe. From the top you can marvel at the Tumusla River and the Cinti vineyards that run alongside it.

And… If you’re interested in following the dinosaur trail, you can follow footprints all the way to Cochabamba!