The Madidi National Park is located in the upper Amazon river basin of Bolivia and makes up a small portion of Amazon Rainforest. The total area is about 19,000 square miles. It is one of the most important protected areas in Boivia and is home to 46 indigenous communities from six different tribes (Global Alliance).
The elevation in the park varies from 1,968 to 19,685 feet above sea level. It is also home to more than 20,00 species of plant and wildlife species (Global Alliance).
It has a very rich biodiversity:
contains 12 major vegetative formations
193 familes and 8,244 species of vascular plants have been identified in the area and represent about 60% of the Bolivian flora.
Home to a variety of animals