Pousada Xaraes

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}

• Where: Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul
• Ideal for viewing: giant anteater, capybara, hyacinth macaw, Brazilian tapir, six-banded armadillo
• Excellent for: Wildlife photography, River safaris, Jaguar watching, Birdwatching

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}

• Where: Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul states
• Ideal for viewing: capybara, giant anteater, giant river otter, jaguar, yacare caiman
• Excellent for: Wildlife photography, Self-drive, River safaris, Jaguar watching, Birdwatching