Mountains rising from the wetland near the Bolivian border, and a private nature reserve with four apartments, reached by boat up the Paraguay River.
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Photos by our local partners, including work by Lucas Ramos Mendes, André Dib, Camila Soares and Savana Brasil.
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Request 2027 dates Ask on WhatsApp Not ready yet? Get the trip notes (PDF) →Most of the Pantanal is flat to the horizon. Here, near the border with Bolivia, the wetland runs into a range of mountains, and you see it both ways: from the water, and from the ridges above it. There are no roads in, so the journey up the Paraguay River is part of the trip, and the reserve you stay in exists to protect the place you came to see.
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How the days usually run. Your final itinerary comes with your proposal, confirmed with the operator for your dates.
Typical inclusions. The exact list for your dates comes in your proposal.
If you arrive in Corumbá the day before, we can book a hotel night in town.
In the far west of the Pantanal, right on the border with Bolivia, the flat wetland does something it does nowhere else: it runs into a range of mountains. The Serra do Amolar rises to nearly 900 m (3,000 ft) straight out of the floodplain, along the Paraguay River and a chain of huge lakes.
Approximate locations. Map data: Natural Earth.
Jaguar, giant otter, marsh deer, giant anteater, peccaries, howler monkeys, and in the water, caimans and big river fish. Birds: hyacinth macaw, jabiru stork, and over 400 recorded species.
Mountains of ancient rock rising from the wetland, dry forest on the slopes, and below them the Paraguay River and the great lakes: Gaíva, Mandioré and Uberaba. Views you don't get anywhere else in the Pantanal.
Hot and dry from July to October, when trails are open and wildlife gathers by the water. High water from March to June brings green landscapes and more boat time. Wet season December to February.
A mosaic of private nature reserves (RPPNs) beside the Pantanal Matogrossense National Park, all within the UNESCO Pantanal Conservation Area, cared for by a local conservation institute that runs a wildfire brigade and a big-cat research project.
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March to November. Water levels rise in April, peak in May and June, fall in July and August, and are lowest in September and October.
Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for Mato Grosso do Sul, and proof may be requested. Check with a travel clinic 6 to 8 weeks before you go. Travel insurance with medical cover and emergency evacuation is required.
Bilingual guide throughout.
A deposit holds your dates; the balance is due before departure. Full refund if you change your mind within 7 days of paying the deposit. After that, the operator's cancellation policy applies; you receive it in writing with your proposal. Booking terms
Practical details (rooms, food, Wi-Fi, money, what to pack) come with your proposal and in the trip notes.
Often, yes. Tell us in your request and we'll check longer options with the operator.
Corumbá (CMG) has a few weekly flights from Campinas (VCP), near São Paulo. Because the boat leaves early, plan to arrive in Corumbá the day before.
Only by river. The boat trip up the Paraguay River takes most of day 1, with stops along the way; the return takes about five hours. The reserve has an airstrip for small planes, which can be arranged on request.
Yes: one suitcase of up to 10 kg (22 lb) plus a backpack per person, because of space on the boat.
Four apartments of about 20 m² (215 sq ft), each for up to three people, with a small sitting room, a bedroom with air conditioning and a private bathroom with hot water. Double, twin and triple set-ups are available.
Home-style Pantanal cooking, with all meals included. Tell us about any dietary needs when you request dates.
Yes. At the reserve, all drinks are included, wine and beer too.
Yes, by satellite at the reserve. On the river, expect no signal.
Hot, especially from September to November, with cool mornings possible in winter. The landscape changes a lot with the water: high in May and June, lowest in September and October.
The reserve belongs to a conservation institute, and the money from tourism funds its work, including a wildfire brigade and a big-cat research project. A conservation contribution is charged per night, paid directly to the institute.
Yes, it's required, with medical cover and emergency evacuation. We also recommend trip cancellation cover. Brazilian accident cover for the activities, issued by MBM Seguradora S.A., is included at no extra cost; you can decline it. The reserve is hours by boat from the nearest hospital.
Meals and drinks at the reserve are included. Bring some Brazilian reais in cash for tips and for Corumbá.
The reserve runs on solar power, with a generator as backup. Brazil uses type N sockets, which also take type C plugs; bring dual-voltage chargers.
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