Resources for Travel in West Brazil – the Pantanal and its Gateways of Campo Grande and Cuiabá
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Posted by Karin-Marijke Vis Oct 7, 2009 |
We see the first signs of our approaching the Pantanal, the world's largest wetlands: toucans fly in front of the car – imposing black birds with orange, red, yellow banana beaks. We spot several "arara" couples: macaws, beautifully coloured with blue-red, blue-yellow or bluebell-tinted feathers. The latter is the king of the macaws, being the largest of all three, but extinction threatens him due to illegal trade in tropical animals.
This introduction led to a more than three week exploration of the interior of the Pantanal. Travelling with our own Land Cruiser allowed us to have an independent journey of discovery as well as the option of bush camping. One of our highlights was the encounter with Pablo and subsequently our stay at his Fazenda 4 Cantos, where we met the fazenda's pets: two toucans and a two-year old giant anteater, Philip.
This journey led me to writing a series of articles related to the Pantanal, of which I hope it gives you all the information needed to make your own unforgettable journey to one of the most beautiful places on earth – whether this is done independently or with an Pantanal tour. Happy travelling!
edited on Nov 7 to add more articles.
Nov 6, 2009
Among Cuiabá's tourist attractions are the Rondon Museum on Brazil's indigenous history, the Historic Museum, a museum on sacred art, and South America's geodesic centre. more...
Oct 23, 2009
Cuiabá is a good base to arrange excursions, or to rent a car, to explore Mato Grosso's tourist attractions of the Pantanal, Alta Floresta and Chapada dos Guimarães. more…
Oct 20, 2009
Enjoy the Bom Despacho Church and the restored Jesuit Church of NS do Rosário, or visit handicraft markets and museums such as the Casa do Artesão. more...
Oct 8, 2009
The Pantanal is one of Brazil's natural habitats of piranhas. Take a fishing trip to catch a good lunch and try one of the tasty piranha fish recipes. more…
Oct 1, 2009
Staying at a Pantanal fazenda, a ranch, is a great way to enjoy the wetlands of the Pantanal. Wildlife trips are possible on foot, by car, by boat or on horseback. more...
Sep 11, 2009
Enjoy the wetland ecosystem of the Pantanal in west Brazil on an organised Pantanal tour, which starts from the surrounding cities of Cuiabá, Campo Grande and Corumbá. more...
Sep 2, 2009
In the heart of the Pantanal wetlands lies Fazenda 4 Cantos: a traditional fazenda that offers a lovely accommodation, wildlife excursions and piranha fishing trips. more...
Oct 7, 2009
Car rental allows the traveller to visit the Pantanal independently. Depending on the time of year or type of trip, rent a regular car or a four-wheel drive. more…
Sep 18, 2009
Campo Grande is a good city to arrange an excursion to the Pantanal or to find tourist information on Mato Grosso do Sul's tourist destinations and natural scenery. more...
Sep 16, 2009
Campo Grande, southern gateway to the Pantanal, is a friendly city with interesting tourist sights like churches, markets as well as indigenous art shops and museums. more...
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