Greater Pantanal

Greater Pantanal Trips & Tours

Greater Pantanal

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Greater Pantanal Trips & Tours

A watery, wildlife wonderland where there’s no limit to adventure nor the number of photographs you’ll take.
A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and the largest freshwater wetland in the world, the Pantanal takes up around 230,000 square kilometres in Brazil, while also spilling over into Bolivia and Paraguay. The region is criss-crossed by over 170 rivers, which burst their banks following the heavy summer rains each year, creating vast, shallow lakes interspersed with patches of high ground and forest. The result is perfect conditions for a staggering array of creatures to thrive, from cute capybaras to lurking caimans, tapirs and even jaguars (the north has prime sighting potential). There’s also a plethora of birdlife to marvel at, including the cerulean hyacinth macaw, a wonder to behold. Adventure is rife too, with boating safaris, horseback rides led by local cowboys, and even heli tours over the shimmering pans below all for the taking.
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Why you'll love it

Why you'll love it

The Pantanal is unparalleled for jaguar spotting. Seeing these highly elusive big cats drinking along the riverbanks is truly surreal.
Off the beaten track

Off the beaten track

If you’re looking to get off the tourist trail, our best advice is to head north. The landscape feels even wilder and it doesn’t get more adventurous than this remote region.
Something to think about

Something to think about

To get the most out of a visit to the Greater Pantanal, plan to be there during the dry season (May to October) when the roads are far more accessible and wildlife gathers around water sources.
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