Lamphun Channadaan. – Peace

Lamphun Channadaan. – Peace

The Chalalán Lagoon is located within the Madidi National Park. 94 kilometers from the town of Rurrenabaque, To go to this lagoon you can hire the services of the Chalalán Community Tourism Company. It has offices in the town of Rurrenabaque and in the city of La Paz.. This company programs the visit of tourist circuits with river transport services, feeding, lodging and recreational activities such as hiking, photo hunting, observation of flora and fauna, tours organized and guided by local residents, He also makes continuous visits to the Lagoon located on the Hostel property., This lodging was built by the community members, with characteristics similar to the homes of San José de Uchupiamonas, with chonta palm walls and interiors covered with mats, jatata leaf ceilings and hardwood floors. The lagoon has an approximate surface area of 40 hectares with a riparian perimeter of 2.800 metros. Piranhas live there, sicuris lizards and birds. It is surrounded by a thick forest where the trees surpass the 10 meters of altitude with plant species such as cuchi, boss, Toborochi and Babeche. Large mammals and birds of various species live in the surrounding environment.. Lucachi and spider monkeys, parabas, parrots, jaguars, level, flag bears and amphibians have their natural habitat there.

Around the lagoon the community company organizes flora and fauna observation tours, visits to nearby rivers to develop sport fishing, walks for bird watching that are located above the treetops, in addition to visits to surrounding towns. The dry season is advisable to visit this lagoon., Because during the rainy season the roads become impassable..

AUTONOMOUS DEPARTMENTAL GOVERNMENT OF LA PAZ
SECRETARY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION
DIRECTORATE OF CULTURES AND TOURISM
TOURISM UNIT