|  Amboró and El Pantanal and Noel Kempff Mercado National Parks:
These large areas of forest are home to complex ecosystems and represent some of the most environmentally important tracts of land in the country. A day trip to at least one of these sites gives you the rare opportunity to experience the incredible life of the rainforest.
Acualand Water Park
This is the only outdoor water park in Bolivia, where you can spend time enjoying the gorgeous weather of Bolivia, riding waterslides, and meeting new friends.
Lomas de Arena:
The vast stretches of dry land and sand dunes are incredible contrasts to the lush green forests accentuate the geography in the rest of the country. Visitors can take a day trip here, but there is camping available for those who want to spend more time hiking up and around the dunes.
Ruinas del Fuerte de Samaipata:
Located in the remote mountains of central Bolivia, these ancient ruins are on a large stone hill and were once of great religious significance. Here you will find intriguing pictures carved into the mountainside and get a glorious view of the rainforest below.
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You will be working in Santa Cruz with a local partner organization dedicated to preserving Bolivia's natural resources. Bolivia is home to the largest dry tropical forest area in the world. The country has also been listed as one of the world's two hundred most important ecosystems by the World Wildlife Fund. Unfortunately, this precious resource is decreasing by an average of 580 square miles per year. One major cause of this destruction is a four-hundred mile pipeline project, sponsored by a major international company, which is a threat to the country's forests and wildlife as well as to the local communities.
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