The Pantanal is the worlds largest freshwater wetland, covering an area of over 200,000 square kilometres. It is home to over 500 species of bird, over 200 species of fish and over 50 species of mammal. Thanks to its open vegetation, it is a fantastic place to view wildlife. Toucans, anteaters, capybara, jaguars, caiman, macaws, Jaribu storks and anacondas are just a few of the animals that live alongside the resident herds of cattle being driven by the pantaneros on horseback. This fascinating area can be seen by boat, horseback, on foot or 4wd vehicle, depending on the season.
Activities at Araras Eco Lodge include horseriding, rowing boats, trekking, photo-safari in specially adapted vehicles, and nightime alligator spotting.
Pousada do Rio Mutum - Pantanal Lodge is located in the municipal district of Barao de Melgaco, one of the most beautiful regions of Mato Grosso´s Pantanal.
Caiman Ecological Refuge is located in the southern Pantanal, 236kms west of Campo Grande and is surrounded by its own 130,000 acre cattle ranch.
