The Pantanal
Imagine a flat area extending over 75,000 square kilometres, the size of
The Pantanal is the world’s largest area of wetlands, a flat landscape, with gently sloping and meandering rivers. The region, whose name derives from the Portuguese word “pântano” (meaning “swamp” or “marsh” ), is mostly within the Brazilian states of Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul. There are also small portions in
Local heroes: a protest that made a difference. If the Hidrovia Paraguay-Parana navigation project had gone ahead, 3,400 km of river would have been turned into a shipping channel. More…
The Pantanal floods during the rainy season (December to May), submerging over 80% of the area (water levels can rise more than three metres) and supporting the world's richest collection of aquatic plants. It is thought to be the world’s most dense flora and fauna ecosystem. It is often overshadowed by the Amazon Rainforest, but is as vital and as interesting a part of the country to visit. Birds are all around, but the Pantanal is also a sanctuary for giant river otters, anacondas, iguanas, jaguars, cougars, crocodiles, deer and anteaters. More…
The Phases of the Pantanal
The Pantanal has distinct phases as it passes through its cycles. Involving the movement of the water, variations in access possibilities and principally, the migratory routes of the animals. More…
Southern Pantanal:
Refugio da Ilha is a converted farmhouse in the south of the Pantanal about 145 miles west of
Refugio Caiman is one of the Pantanal's best equipped lodges - mosquito screening, air conditioning and a private bathroom are a given. The lodge is a four hour drive from the airport at
Pousada Xaraes Lodge is situated in one of the most beautiful geographic regions of the Pantanal, the Abobral Pantanal, by the river Abobral. The lodge is part of a commercial cattle ranch carrying about 1500 head of cattle. The lodge has 17 ensuite rooms distributed between three buildings and can receive 46 guests in total. More…
The Barra Mansa Lodge is a family run lodge catering both to fishing and eco tourism. The lodge is located at the confluence of the Vazante do Castelo and Negro rivers, 225km from
Northern Pantanal:
Pousada Araras Eco Lodge is south of
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