Going to Bolivia and Peru for Christmas break!

[Vinegaroonie]

Hello all,

I've just learned that I'm going to Bolivia and Peru for Christmas break and want to know what to look for and where to find it! In Bolivia, we will be staying with friends in Tarija. The friends will be supplying us with a private helicopter/plane to go to any nearby remote jungle areas, including a large untouched jungle region that they apparently own (if you haven't guessed, they have money). Not sure about Peru yet, but I will specify once I find out where we'll be.

What I'd like to find (not taking for obvious reasons, just pictures and memories )

• Dart Frogs of any kind
• Large beetles (Dynastes, Megasoma, etc)
• Tarantulas and mygales if present
• Mantids
• Any bird, mammals or reptiles of particular interest (just suggest!)

Obviously these are just guidelines, suggest anything else you think I should see!

I have a ton of flexibility of where I can go, but I have no idea what any good spots might be or even what habitats to look in. Just start listing stuff and where/when to find it I guess. I don't know how much knowledge people here have of specific places/parks to go but even just habitats is helpful!

Thanks!

 

[Chris LXXIX]

You can find ALL of those animals and inverts - and more, everything - in San Pedro Prison (Bolivia, La Paz) but it's not recommended. Ah ah.. joking. Great nations, man.. there's a lot to see, btw

 

[TheHonestPirate]

I want your friends. Private helicopter and owned large section of jungle? That's insane.

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[Vinegaroonie]

They owned unilever xD but yeah they're really nice people xD

 

[Storm76]

Best advice? Get in touch with Jason (protectyaaneck) and ask him

 

[Vinegaroonie]

Been waiting for more replies and for Jason to maybe post here but nothing :/. I feel weird messaging him tbh. Anyone else? Even just species names and their habitats?

 

[Biollantefan54]

Josh Richards is in Peru, LOTS of Dipluridae there according to him.

 

[Vinegaroonie]

Damn, wish I could bring some home XD

 

[Liverwort]

Choeradodis would probably be pretty common there. I've heard of people finding them near streetlights.

 

[Hisserdude]

There's some nice roach species in peru, Pseudophyllodromia for one look awesome!