Fishing in the Bolivian Amazon – 8 Days in Campo Bravo

Day 1: Saturday – Arrival in Bolivia and transfer to Jungle Fishing Camp

Arrival at Jorge Wilstermann International Airport in Cochabamba, Bolivia.

Flight by light aircraft at 9:30 am to Santa Ana de Fong airstrip at Arapaima Lodge (flight time approximately 2.5 hours).

Important: It is recommended to be at the airport at least 2 hours before the flight to check-in, weigh luggage (maximum 20 kg per person), and complete boarding procedures.

Reception at the Santa Ana de Fong airstrip and transfer by large covered boat to Jungle Fishing Camp, where you will enjoy refreshments and prepare your fishing equipment.

Arrival at the camp, reception with refreshments and accommodation in the rooms.

Welcome dinner and organizational talk for the fishing days.

Overnight at Jungle Fishing Camp.

Day 2: Sunday – First fishing day

Early breakfast at 6:30 am.

Departure by boat to the best fishing spots of the Madidi River and its lakes. Each boat carries 2 fishermen, a community guide and a professional guide.

Equipment in the boat: cooler with drinks, ice, and cold lunch. Varied bait available, such as benton and sardines.

Fishing all day until 6:00 pm.

Return to camp, dinner and planning for the next day.

Overnight at Jungle Fishing Camp.

Days 3 to 6: Monday to Thursday – Full fishing days

Breakfast at 6:30 am each day.

Grouped in teams of 2 anglers and 2 guides per boat, you will spend full days fishing in the waters of the Madidi River and its surroundings.

Cold lunch on the river.

During these days, you will be able to fish a great variety of species such as:

• Piraiba (Cod)
• Moturo (Manguruyú or Chanana)
• Arapaima (Paiche)
• General (Pirarara)
• Paleta
• Surubí Atigrado (Simicuyo)
• Armado (Tacha)
• Brazo de Mosa (Tujuno or Yundiá)
• Blanquillo
• Tambaquí
• Black Pacu (Pirapitinga)
• Pacú
• Tucunare (Peacock Bass)
• Payara
• Corvina
• Machete (Chafalote)

Return to Jungle Fishing Camp every evening at 6:00 pm.

Dinner and overnight at Jungle Fishing Camp.

Day 7: Friday – Last day of fishing and transfer to Arapaima Lodge

Breakfast at 6:30 am.

Fishing until noon (approximately until 1:00 pm), then return by big boat to Arapaima Lodge.

Dinner and overnight at Arapaima Lodge.

Day 8: Saturday – Flight back to Cochabamba

Breakfast at Arapaima Lodge.

Transfer by small plane from the Santa Ana de Fong airstrip to Cochabamba Airport for your flight back home or to your next destination.

• ✅ Air transfer from Cochabamba to Santa Ana de Fong airstrip and return.
• ✅ Boat transfer from Arapaima Lodge to Jungle Fishing Camp (round trip).
• ✅ 6 days of fishing with guides (1 community and 1 professional per boat).
• ✅ Heavy fishing equipment for bait at Jungle Fishing Camp.
• ✅ All meals and beverages during the fishing days.
• ✅ Lodging at Jungle Fishing Camp and at Arapaima Lodge.
• ✅ Laundry at Jungle Fishing Camp.
• ✅ STARLINK wifi internet service at Jungle Fishing Camp and Arapaima Lodge.
• ✅ Fishing advice by Rubén “Pelo” Casares.

• ❌ International flights to Cochabamba.
• ❌ Personal fishing equipment (except heavy bait equipment).
• ❌ Night fishing (optional, with additional cost).
• ❌ Personal expenses, tips (minimum $200 USD).
• ❌ Extra accommodation or changes in international flights.

We recommend you bring:

• Comfortable clothing for tropical weather (light long-sleeved shirts, pants, etc.).
• Sturdy boots for walking and fishing.
• Hat or cap, sunscreen and sunglasses.
• Insect repellent.
• Camera or GoPro to capture the adventure.
• Small, sturdy backpack to carry during fishing days.
• Personal fishing equipment if you prefer to use your own.