As the center of ecotourism activities within Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, Flor de Oro is a renovated ranch located on the bank of the Iténez or Guaporé river in the extreme north-central section of the Park. It is accesible by small plane and provides easy access to an incredible diversity of habitats. The two largest waterfalls Arco Iris and Ahlfeld, can also be reached from Flor de Oro.
Therefore, Flor de Oro makes the perfect destination for those who enjoy breathtaking scenery, impressive landscapes, and a diversity and abundance of flora and fauna found in few other places in the world. Its remote location and relaxing atmosphere also make it perfect for those who just want to get particularly far away from the daily routine.
A calmness settles in as the moonlight shines over Campamento flor de Oro and you can observe the stars. In the morning you will be met by the sunrise while observing groups of monkeys traveling through inundated forests, or freshwater river dolphins fishing and playing in the backwater rivers and lagoons. The giant otters swim between the clouds - reflections from the surface of the river found right out your front door. Wathing the otters and viewing the Caparú plateau clearly visible in the distance, you will quickly realize just how special a place Noel Kempff is.
How to get to Flor de Oro
Early in the morning you will board a small airplane to fly to Flor de Oro, the lodge located on the Itenez river on the north side of Park Noel Kempff. The flight takes approx. 2 to 2,5 hours, depending on the weather conditions. During the flight we wil fly over the tropical lowlands of the Santa Cruz department. After half an hour of flying we will fly over one of the Jesuit Missions, Concepción. The vegetation below is getting thicker and thicker and after a while you will fly over hundreds of kilometers of pristine tropical rainforest. From the airplane you can see the amazing Caparu plateau rising on the horizon. We will fly over the Caparu plateau towards the waterfalls Arco Iris and Ahfeld. The plane will fly around the waterfalls so that you have the opportunity to take some great pictures.
We offer 4 different kind of programs for visiting the north side of Noel Kempff. All tours start from Santa Cruz and will take you by plane to Flor de Oro, the park's five-star lodge on the Itenez River.
Click on the following programs (keep in mind that they are reference programs) for more detailed information and photos:
Tour includes:
- Transfer hotel – airport
- Flight in small private airplane to Flor de Oro
- Experienced Spanish speaking local guide in Flor de Oro
- Excursions
- Transport in small motor boat in Flor de Oro
- Overnight stay in cabins
- Great meals
What we recommend to take with you:
- Backpack
- comfortable walking shoes
- Insect repellent
- Sun block
- Hat against the sun
- Binoculars
- Trousers and shirt with long sleeves
- Warm sweater
- Bathing clothes
Please take a look at the Noel Kempff pack list (Word document). We expect from you to keep the physical impacts on the park's natural resources to a minimum by respecting the flora and fauna sharing this beautiful place on earth with us.
Please read a letter of acknowledgement we received from the administration of Noel Kempff Mercado N.P.
Please read what our clients say about their trip to National Park Noel Kempff Mercado!
Please contact us for more information or for making a reservation.
National Park declared ¨Natural Patrimony of Humanity¨ by UNESCO.
4000 species of flora, more than 620 species of birds, 130 species of mammals, 127 species of reptiles, 62 species of amphibious and246 species of fish.
