Pando
The department of Pando is located north of the Republic of Bolivia, bounded on the
north with the Republic of Brazil, on the south by La Paz, on the east by the department
of Beni and the Republic of Brazil and west by the Republic of Peru. It covers an area of
63,827 km, and a population of 52,525 inhabitants. The departmental capital is the city
of Cobija (280 meters).
Being the climate of the department of Pando distinctly tropical , products grown are
also those features, i.e. variety of citrus and tropical fruits, cocoa, rice, cassava and
other vegetables. Also the fertility of the land allows the practice of animal husbandry,
which mainly covers the needs of the region.
According to studies, would also have been minerals on these lands, but the formal
mining is still incipient. It could exploit gold, lithium, bauxite, precious stones, etc.
The region enjoys of rivers with great water flow, in their waters you can find an
important variety of fishes such as, surubí, pacu, tilefish, catfish, gold, etc. Despite such
wealth wasted, lack of road connections has slowed the development of Pando, which
now survives on gold mining and production of almonds, which are exported to several
countries in the region.
Sightseeing
For the characteristics noted above, , the tourist attractions of this department are not well known neither in the country
nor outside, but for its forests and rivers and the beauty of the lush vegetation is ideal for adventure tourism. The area
is also home for several ethnic groups, with different languages and customs. In its forests can also be found animals
like the tapir, the American tiger and immense variety of birds and monkeys.
Pando is rich in flora and fauna, being the most prevailing the chestnut tree (one of the
tallest trees in the Amazonian flora), the syrinx or latex and matamata. There are also
laurels, cedars, ferns, patujús and other wild plants. In terms of fauna, highlights the
wonderful pink dolphin or Bolivian dolphin (Inia boliviensis), one species almost into
extinction.
Other villages worth visiting are: Porvenir, for its colorful landscape that invites the
practice of photography and observation, whether in tourism or scientific pursuits. It
also highlights Puerto Rico, where the department was founded, having been its first
capital. In the place you can go fishing and enjoy the impressive image that shows the
joint of the rivers Tauamanu and Manuripi. There is also a natural reserve called Lake
Bay, with wonderful crystalline waters. This lake is within the Manuripi Heath
Reservation.
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