Covering an area of over one hundred and fifty thousand square kilometres, the Pantanal is an important collection of ecosystems that is one of the most biodiverse on earth. It is the largest wetland area in the Americas and thanks to its open vegetation, it is very easy 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. Moreover it is a fisherman's paradise and hosts the largest fishing festival in the world. This is an undiscovered wilderness and a paradise for any wildlife enthusiast.
Activities at Araras Eco Lodge include horseriding, rowing boats, trekking, photo-safari in specially adapted vehicles, and nightime alligator spotting.
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.
Fazenda Rio Negro founded in 1895 is situated in the heart of the Pantanal on the banks of the Rio Negro. As one of the most beautiful and preserved areas in the Pantanal Fazenda Rio Negro is a hidden treasure.
