El Pantanal is the largest sweet water marsh in world and is shared between Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia. The Bolivian side consists of a 10% of the total area and is located to the east of Santa Cruz.

Despite having the world’s attention focused on the Brazilian area, the Bolivian side has higher biological importance due to the huge extensions of dry virgin forest. The settlement of protected areas and a national park has contributed to the protection of invaluable biodiversity.

The Bolivian share of El Pantanal is still unknown and inaccessible due to the lack of hotel accommodation and transport facilities. However, this region can be a potential area for the development of tourism. San Matias is located to the north of El Pantanal.

Puerto Suarez and Quijarro are located to the south, where you stay in a five-star hotel. Tourism in this region is in continuous process of development thanks to the influence of the nearby Brazilian City of Corumbá.

Bordering Puerto Suarez is the Cáceres Lagoon which is inhabited by a large variety of fish, Yacarés, Tuyuyús, Capiguaras and other animals. Las Cuevas de Motacucito are located a few kilometers away from Puerto Suárez where stalactites and stalagmites can be observed. The largest iron and magnesium reserve in the world called “Mutún” is also located in this region.