Araras Ecolodge

A true pioneer of ecotourism in the Pantanal and arguably the most comfortable of the lodges, Caiman is a 53,000 hectare private reserve and beacon project for sustainable practise, harmoniously combining cattle ranching and cutting edge conservation – most famously through the Oncafari jaguar habituation project which last year enabled 98% of guests to spot at least one jaguar during their visit. The surrounding savannah, wetlands and gallery forest teem with wildlife that counts capybara,...

Set amidst glorious gallery forest and well-watered plains between Lakes Sia Mariana and Chacorore, the Pousada Rio Mutum offers a wonderful introduction to Brazil’s Pantanal. The Lodge sits in 9 hectares of well-maintained grounds beneath the leafy shelter of mango trees which attract a wide variety of birdlife. There is handsome pool ringed with loungers perfect for cooling off in the afternoon while additional facilities include a gift-shop and terrace bar. The Pantanal is a paradise for...

The Pousada Aguape is a traditional family-run farm and eco-lodge perched on the southern edge of the Pantanal. The ranch has been in the same family for over 150 years and although certainly rustic, a sense of rich pioneering history flows throughout. Guests eat together in the open-sided dining room and meals are a hearty mix of traditional dishes served buffet style. Much of the produce is sourced from the farm and you may even sample local delicacies such as piranha soup.
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