Mayaya Tour
Guanay · Rurrenabaque by Boat
Mayaya Tour
Guanay · Rurrenabaque by Boat
Exploring the magic of the Amazon jungle. The Mayaya Tour combines hotels and camps, navigation along the La Paz, Beni, and Tuichi rivers, and the exploration of ancestral archaeological sites in the community of Mayaya. A 4-day journey connecting Caranavi’s coffee-growing history, the mining life of Guanay, the culture of the Apichana community, and the biodiversity of Madidi National Park.
Highlights
The route
Day-by-day itinerary
- Arrival in Caranavi at 6:00 PM
- Check-in at a centrally located hotel
- Tour of the coffee-growing town and its history
- Dinner and rest
- Departure at 6:00 AM toward Guanay
- Navigation on the La Paz River
- Visit to the mining town of Guanay
- Camp by a waterfall surrounded by nature
- Exploration of Mayaya, the Apichana community, and sport fishing
- Journey along the Beni River, observing ancestral archaeological sites
- Visit to Torewa and arrival at the main camp in Madidi National Park
- Night expedition
- Discovering medicinal plants and wildlife
- Navigation on the Tuichi River to Caquiahuara
- Macaw spotting
- Arrival in Rurrenabaque at 5:00 PM
Wildlife you may encounter
Included
- River transport in an equipped boat
- Specialized local guides
- Accommodation at a hotel (Caranavi) and camps (3 nights)
- All meals during the tour
- Historical tour of Caranavi
- Archaeological exploration of Mayaya and Torewa
- Sport fishing on the Beni River
- Night expedition in Madidi National Park
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks
- Personal expenses
- Repellent and sunscreen
- Services not mentioned
50 Bs nationals · 200 Bs foreigners
(paid directly at the entry point)
What to bring
Why the Mayaya Tour?
History, river, and archaeology.
Four days of total immersion.
The Mayaya Tour connects towns, rivers, and ancestral archaeological sites in a single journey: from the coffee-growing history of Caranavi to the ruins of Mayaya and Torewa, passing through the mining life of Guanay and the biodiversity of Madidi Park.
Three rivers, one journey
The navigation combines the La Paz, Beni, and Tuichi rivers, revealing completely different landscapes at each stage of the trip.
Ancestral archaeology
Exploring Mayaya and Torewa reveals rarely visited archaeological sites, with remains of the cultures that once inhabited the Amazon region.
Living Apichana culture
The Apichana community shares its history and its relationship with the river during the third day of the journey.
Coffee and mining history
Caranavi and Guanay offer a look at the region’s real economy, from coffee to mining, before heading into the jungle.
Accessible level
An easy-to-moderate tour, with activities suitable for most travelers, including families.
Madidi National Park
The final leg of the trip ventures into one of the most biodiverse parks in the world, with a night expedition included.