Porvenir and the Tahuamanu river
Pando Department · Nature and hiking
Half an hour from Cobija, Porvenir is a quiet village on the Tahuamanu river. You can take boat trips on the river, walk in the forest and swim in the Palma Real natural pool. An easy first taste of the Pando forest.
230 maltitude
0 to 1 dayto spend there
Things to do
- Boat trip on the Tahuamanu river
- Palma Real natural pool
- Guided forest walk
What to eat
- River fishSurubí, pacú or dorado, grilled over a wood fire or fried, with rice, cassava and plantain. Delicious by the water, in the Llanos and the Amazon.
Tip. 30 min from Cobija. Boat trips are arranged from Cobija.
How to get to Porvenir
Cobija Road (bus, car) · 30 min
Taxi or minibus from Cobija.
Photos of Porvenir and the Tahuamanu river
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