The Pantanal has the greatest concentration of fauna in Americas, This area is an unparalleled wildlife sanctuary of spectacular beauty, an ecological paradise containing hundreds of species of birds, thousands of varieties of butterflies, myriads of brightly colored flowers.
Location - The Pantanal extends through millions of km of central-western Brazil, estern Bolivia and estern Paraguay.Nearly 70% of its area lies on the territory of the 2 Brazilian States:Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul.
Details about Pantanal.
Access
- accessed by plane all the year round. Planes leave from Campo Grande and the flight time is about 50 min.
From April to October,that is during the dry season,car/van transfer is also possible
Time zone: 1 hour earlier in relation to
the official hour of Brazil (GMT -04:00)
Infrastrucure: The Pantanal has good options
for lodging.
Most lodges have modern conveniences.
About Pantanal:
The Pantanal is one of the most biologically rich environments on Earth. It is one of the world´s greatest natural wonders.This wetland system extends through hundreds of kms of central-western Brazil, eastern Paraguay and eastern Bolivia. Its total area is about 210.000km²,and its greatest part lies on the territory of Brazil, namely in the states of Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul.The Pantanal has incredibly diverse flora and fauna: there are more than 260 species of fish, 122 of mammals, 93 of reptiles, 1.132 of butterflies and 656 of birds.
In indigenous legends and on the first maps, the Pantanal is mentioned as an immense lake full of islands or the "Sea of Xaraés." The rainy season (April-October) is characterized by heavy rainfall and the Paraguay river overflowing.
The Pantanal is an extraordinary mix of abundance and vast open spaces.It can be with justice called the largest"window" of freshwater evaporation in the world. This region is an interesting aquatic paradox, the area of semi-arid or even arid continental climate. The rain period is from April to Octoberl. And it is characterized by heavy rainfall and flooding of the Paraguay river and its tributaries. During this time the means of transport are car/van, horse, boat or tractor. In dry periods large areas become "waterless", as the floodwaters begin to recede. The Pantanal then turns into a Savannah shivering from the heat.But for the abundant and diverse plants and animals living there, the flood pulse is normal and life giving.
Photo impressions of the Pantanal
The Pantanal is the World´s Heritage and the World´s Biospherical Reserve. It provides enormous economic benefits. It offers a huge area for water purification and groundwater discharge and recharge, water supply, an extensive transport system and others.The Transpantanal Highway is recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records as the highway with the largest open air zoo in the world, the biggest boat-fishing festival and the best place for wild life observing.
The Pantanal offers its visitors the best opportunities for photographic safari! Contrary to what many people believe, here one encounters abundance of wildlife far surpassing the one of the Amazon rainforest. The constant polyrhythmic harmony creates an endless symphony and makes this place a true paradise for wild life watchers and for everyone who loves nature. Whatever your passion, be it fishing, bird or wild beast watching, horseback trekking or hiking, the Pantanal will never fail to thrill you with its majesty and the variety of activities to be undertaken here.
Use summer clothes like jeans, t-shirt and cap. But take some warmer ones, too (jacket or sweater). The nights are sometimes chilly in the Pantanal. The rooms in most of the Pantanal hotels and inns are equipped with air-conditioner and the meals are already included in the price.
Sun protector, insect repellent, sneakers, flashlights, and, of course, a camera! These are the things you will need badly in the Pantanal!
