Pantanal
Wildlife spotting in the Pantanal
The Pantanal in Brazil is one of the world's largest tropical wetland areas. The name 'Pantanal' comes from the Portuguese word 'Pântano', meaning swamp. The abundant fresh water is richly filled with more than 250 species of fish and a variety of aquatic plants. This attracts a lot of wildlife. Do you come for the rich wildlife to Brazil? Contrary to popular belief, we recommend to visit Pantanal instead of the Amazon
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Snorkelling in freshwater rivers
Highly recommended! Bonito is known for its crystal clear water sources with a unique flora and fauna. Here you can snorkel in the Sucuri River with a great diversity of beautiful fish. The reflection of sunlight, branches, broken/fallen tree trunks, rock walls and rock formations make it an astonishingly beautiful underwater landscape. Due to the crystal clear water it looks as if you are snorkelling in a huge aquarium.
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Horse riding like a Pantaneiro
The Pantanal is not only known for its rich wild life and nature, but also for its Gaucho life. Get on a horse and ride through the swamps of the Pantanal like a real Pantaneiro, as the cowboys in the Pantanal are called.
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Piranha fishing
The Piranha is a fish with a dubious reputation, which only occurs in South America. In the past 2 million years this fish species has hardly changed, so it can really be called a primeval fish. During a visit to the Pantanal you can fish for piranhas, where the guide will tell you more about this special fish species.
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Choose to stay at Refugio Caiman
A stay at Refugio Ecologico Caiman is unforgettable. This small lodge is situated on a ranch of 53,000 hectares of protected nature reserve near the town of Miranda, in the south of the Pantanal. The impressive landscape where the lodge is located, is home to beautiful flora and fauna. Every day, you can go out with passionate guides to discover this special nature reserve.
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In search of the Jaguar
A part of the revenues of the Caiman Lodge is being used to finance the Onçafri Jaguar project. As a guest of the Caiman lodge, you will have the opportunity to join the Jaguar Habituation Team for a day and take part in their daily activities. This is without a doubt the best opportunity to spot the jaguar in the wild!
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Chapada dos Guimarães
In this national park you will find beautiful nature with spectacular steep cliffs, incredible views and beautiful waterfalls. The main attractions of this park are the Cachoeira Véu de Noiva (bridal veil waterfall) and the Cidade de Pedra (the city of stone).
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Spot the blue macaw
The hyacinth macaw is the largest flying parrot species with a length of 90 to 100 centimetres and a weight of about one and a half kilograms. They have a deep cobalt blue colour, with yellow rings around their eyes and lower beak. They mainly eat seeds and various fruits. The Pantanal is the best place to spot these birds!
The Pantanal
The Pantanal is Brazil's most important nature reserve after the Amazon rainforest. It is a seasonal swamp that is flooded for half the year and dry for the other half. During the rainy season, water from the surrounding areas flows into the Pantanal, which forms a kind of bowl in which the water collects. When the water 'gradually' flows out again, the nutrients that make the Pantanal a biologically very rich area are left behind. The rivers are bursting with fish and the banks are bursting with waterfowl and caimans. Other characteristic animals of the Pantanal are the giant anteater, the giant otter, the anaconda, the capibara and the beautiful hyacinth macaw.
Travel through Brazil?
Would you like to make a trip through Brazil yourself, including a visit to Pantanal, and are you curious about the possibilities? Then take a look at thetravel itineraries we have put together for inspiration. You can book these trips directly, but we are also happy to create a personal programme based on your wishes and ideas.
Do you have a question? Feel free to contact us. Call +31 73 610 62 04 or send an email to info@sapapanatravel.nl. We are happy to help you.