A working farm, Pousada Aguape has been in the same family for around 150 years and has recently diversified to include ecotourism, community and conservation initiatives amongst its activities.
The lodge offers 15 well-appointed rooms, all with air conditioning, ceiling fans and a private bathroom. There is a swimming pool, as well as thatched 'kiosks' and hammocks in which you can lie back and watch the stunning Pantanal sunsets. For the more energetic, the lodge offers a sand volleyball court and a games room. The restaurant serves traditional regional dishes featuring typical Pantanal ingredients, many of which have been produced on the farm.
The grounds are perfect for spotting birds, and occasionally mammals – such as armadillo, crab-eating fox and capybara. Over 300 species of birds have been recorded here including the vibrant hyacinth macaw, roseate spoonbill, crimson-crested woodpecker and common toucan. The lodge also offers a programme of excursions, to bring you closer to the fascinating and often colourful wildlife of the region. The area is particularly good for giant anteaters. Pousada Aguape operates a number of conservation projects including the Hyacinth Macaw Project and the Anteater Project.
The Pantanal is one of the greatest wildlife watching destinations in the world. It is also perfect for wildlife photography and this itinerary has been carefully designed to focus all of our time on photographing the wide range of wildlife that lives in this captivating area of Brazil. Find out more about Brazil’s Big Five Photo Safari
The Pantanal, a seasonally flooded grassland dotted with cerrado woodland, is home to a vast array of birds, including jabiru stork and hyacinth macaw, and mammals, such as giant otter and jaguar. We search this naturalists’ paradise for its wildlife, often at close quarters, by vehicle and boat. Find out more about Wildlife of the North & South Pantanal
Conservation projects in the southern Pantanal focus on jaguar and the hyacinth macaw. From a comfortable lodge you can see wildlife by boat, vehicle and on foot. Bonito, on the southern fringe, is a mecca for ecotourism, where you will find grottos with blue lakes and walking trails surrounded by monkeys. Find Out More about {acc:title}
This ecological paradise is the world’s largest wetland, with 124 mammals (including the world’s largest jaguars), 177 reptiles, 1,100 species of butterfly, and a myriad of birds, brightly coloured flowers, and shoals of fish. There are significant differences between the north and south; we recommend visiting both. Find Out More about {acc:title}
British Travel Awards
Awarded Silver in Favourite Tour Operator for Nature & Wildlife 2024 & 2025
Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards
Awarded Bronze in Best Travel Company for Wildlife & Nature Holidays 2024
