Region: South America
Location: Pluma River, Isiboro Sécure National Park (TIPNIS), Bolivia (where the Andes meet the Amazon)
Type: Fishing Lodge
Established: Not publicly stated (Tsimane operation began mid-2000s)
Accommodation inventory: Five simple yet comfortable rooms (Maximum capacity: 14 anglers per week; 8 on heli program, 6 on regular program)
Connectivity: Free Wi-Fi available (Starlink)
Access: Commercial Flight + Charter (fly to Santa Cruz, overnight at 5-star hotel included, then ~2-hour charter flight to Oromomo, then ~3-hour boat journey to the lodge)
Best season: May to October (dry season)
Languages: English, Spanish (professional fly fishing guides)
Dining: All-inclusive with international cuisine and fine Argentine, Chilean, and Bolivian wines. Well-stocked bar.
Chef: On-site chef
Dietary: Not publicly stated
Conservation: Strict catch-and-release policy for all species; barbless hooks mandatory. Located within TIPNIS (Indigenous Territory and National Park). Operates in partnership with Indigenous communities.
Community: Part of Tsimane’s partnership model with Indigenous Sécure, Tsimane, and Mosetén communities. Indian Association fee included in package.
Notable Experiences
- Wildlife & Biodiversity: Tapirs, jaguars, monkeys, caimans, turtles, and diverse birdlife in pristine rainforest
- Avian & Special Interest: Birdwatching opportunities
- Adventure & Waterways: World-class fly fishing for golden dorado (trophy fishery), pacu, yatorana, and surubí. Access to Pluma, upper Pluma, Itirizama, and Sécure rivers. Heli-fishing program (5-15 minute flights to remote headwaters). Wet wading in crystal-clear freestone rivers. Dugout canoes and poling in aluminium skiffs.
- Cultural & Immersion: Partnership with Indigenous communities; cultural context of the TIPNIS territory
- Wellness & Luxury: Small jacuzzi, massage room, dining room, open bar. Simple, comfortable accommodations with private bathrooms, hot water, and electricity.
Important Visitor Notes
- This is an advanced fly-fishing destination. Tsimane is not for beginners. It demands strong legs, good balance, and solid fly casting skills. Most fishing is wet-wading in uneven terrain.
- Heli-fishing program is separate. Limited to 4 anglers per week and costs significantly more. Booking through the regular program does not include heli access.
- Single accommodation is standard. One angler per room in all Tsimane lodges.
- No alcohol in Indigenous territory? Note: Some sources indicate alcohol restrictions apply; verify with operator.
Contact
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Coordinates: -16.043615850341663, -66.25951179321663 (TIPNIS area, Bolivia)