Discover Beni: Rivers, savannas and culture

Beni can be explored through three main themes: the Llanos de Moxos, the region’s rivers and its cultural traditions. Would you like to focus your trip planning first on the landscape and wildlife, the rivers, or cultural themes? This helps define the purpose of your trip and tailor your subsequent hotel comparison to your own priorities.

Llanos de Moxos: Landscape and species

The Llanos de Moxos are South America’s third-largest and one of its most significant floodable savannas. Endemic species include the blue-throated macaw (Ara glaucogularis) and the Lucachi monkeys (Plecturocebus modestus and P. olallae); the Bufeo (Inia boliviensis) is also found there. The Llanos de Moxos are designated a Ramsar site. The savanna conveys the broad landscape context, while the species names draw attention to specific elements of its wildlife. These are two different ways to understand Beni’s natural environment.

Rivers of Beni

The rivers of Beni include the Mamoré, Beni and Iténez; they also serve as transport routes. A trip along the Río Mamoré invites you to explore the vast Bolivian Amazon, home to the Bufeo, a freshwater dolphin. The Mamoré is the specific river associated with the trip; the Beni and Iténez also serve as transport routes. This distinguishes a trip along the Mamoré from the transport function of all three rivers in the region.

Cultural traditions and festivals

In Beni, crafts are made from palm fibers and fine woods. Forty-eight groups take part in the main procession of the Ichapekene Piesta. They wear masks depicting ancestors and animals, highlighting the importance of respect for nature. In Beni, the Gran Fiesta de la Santísima Trinidad is known as the Chope Fiesta. Crafts and the procession offer different cultural points of reference: one can be understood through the materials used, the other through the masks and the emphasis on respect for nature. If you would like to plan your trip around a festival, check the dates before booking.

Regional dishes

The dishes Majadito, Masaco and Keperí are associated with Beni. If food is one of your travel interests, these names offer a concrete starting point for exploring the regional cuisine. This lets you include culinary interests as a distinct focus in your trip planning, alongside nature and festival culture.

Find hotels in Beni based on your interests

This lets you match the character of the destination to your travel plans before comparing specific hotel offers. For each offer, check the details that matter to you, such as location, amenities, price and availability. This keeps your choice of destination separate from the features of any individual hotel.

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