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The
Pantanal is an ecological paradise
in the heart of Brazil. It is the planet's
largest flooded lowland, and the world's
third biggest environmental reserve.
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Pantanal
(North)
The Pantanal is an ecological paradise in the heart of Brazil.
It is the planet’s largest flooded lowland, and the
world’s third biggest environmental reserve. Its ecological
importance is enormous because it is home to one of
the richest ecosystems ever found, with periodically flooded
seasonal woods. It displays the largest concentration
of neo-tropical fauna, including several endangered species
– mammals, reptiles and fish – and it also serves
as
habitat for an enormous variety of native birds as well as those
coming from other areas in the Americas.
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Events
International Fishing Festival
The Festival takes place in the city of Cáceres, 215
km from Cuiabá. It is one of the world’s biggest
fishing
tournaments. It happens in the second half of September and
attracts more than 100 thousand people to the
city. The competition gathers more than 1,500 competitors between
adults – who fish on boats – and children,
who have a separate competition. Shows by regional groups, sport
competitions, nautical trade fairs, arts and
crafts and typical cuisine complete the program.
The Joust
The Joust takes place in Poconé, 102 km from Cuiabá.
It is an outdoor show simulating a battle between the
Moors and the Christians. This tradition arrived in the State
in 1769.
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Main
Attractions
Ecotourism
Horseback riding and boat rides, hikes to observe animals, photographic
safaris – in four wheel drive vehicles, on
horseback or in canoes – and piranha fishing are the main
attractions for those who want to know the exuberant
Pantanal fauna. Some old cattle farms were adapted to receive
visitors and offer these kinds of program and tours for
tourists who enjoy ecotourism.
Paraguai River
The Pantanal’s back bone is the Paraquai River that cuts
through the region from North to South. Miranda, Aquidauna,
Taquari and Cuiabá rivers flow into the Paraguai River.
From October to April, the high waters reveal enormous lakes,
bays, river branches and outlets. A boat trip through this natural
beauty provides wonderful sights.
Transpantaneira Highway
It connects the city of Poconé to Jofre Port, along the
Cuiabá River bank. It is a 149 km dirt road with 126
wooden
bridges. On the way it is possible to observe wild animals,
especially alligators, capybaras and birds, among other wild
animals. The best time for fauna observation is early morning
or at the end of the day. Many tourists travel it in one
day, leaving from Poconé, having lunch in one of the
inns on the way and returning in the afternoon. During the rainy
season – from November to April – the road becomes
very precarious from km 65 on. The best time of the year for
the
trip is from May to October, when the waters recede. The use
of all wheel drive vehicles is recommended.
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Sesc Pantanal
SESC’s Private Natural Heritage Reserve (RPPN) increases
by one third the total area of this preserved ecosystem in
the State of Mato Grosso. It leaves a legacy for future generations
that includes a rich sample of biodiversity for
studies in agriculture, cattle raising, aquiculture, biomedicine
and wild fauna management. A reserve with these
characteristics not only guarantees official protection of a
considerable part of the Pantanal and attends to the
requirements of sustainable management – including fiscal
benefits – but it can also stimulate the same type of
initiative in other areas of Brazil, contributing to the establishment
of a national system of conservation units.
Ornithology or Bird Watching
A hundred and sixty one different species of birds have been
observed in the Pantanal. There are still many species
in the area that have not yet been found during bird watching
periods.
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Blue
Ocean Tour provides
· All kinds of transportation;
· Hotels and resorts;
· Tours and events;
· Incentive travel;
· Certified bilingual guides;
· Special tickets;
· Best restaurants;
· Travel consultancy;
· Polyglot team (English, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish)
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