Brazil's Pantanal
Located in central-western Brazil, the Pantanal is a United Kingdom-sized mosaic of seasonally-flooded savannahs and tropical forests that offers the finest wildlife viewing in Latin America.
The Pantanal is the world’s largest freshwater wetland, a seasonally flooded plain fed by the tributaries of the
Paraguay River. At 68,000 square miles, it is almost 10 times the size of the Everglades. The Pantanal is also one of
the world’s most productive habitats. Annual floods, fed by tropical rains, create a giant nursery for life. As the
waters recede in the dry season, the Pantanal attracts a great influx of birds and other animals. The seasonally flooded
savannahs and tropical forests offer some of the finest wildlife viewing in Latin America. This area harbors a world-record 82 species of large birds, 3,000-5,000 of which can be seen during a one hour car ride on the raised Transpantaneira Road, the only all-year route that penetrates the heart of this enormous wildland. This uniquely fauna-rich route starts only 75 min by car from Cuiabá.
| In the northern Pantanal we recommend two lodges for the best experiences with nature. | |
| Pantanal Wildlife Center |  |
| Jaguar Research Center |  |