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In Pantanal you will be in contact with a very authentic nature. It’s the biggest alluvial plain of the whole world and the third biggest ambient reserve of the planet. This marvelous region became one of the best places on earth for fauna and flora watching. Its 230 square kilometers of untouched environment perfect for watching more than 650 bird species, 250 of fish and almost 80 of mammals.
The region, considered as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, is divided by north and south Pantanal and is near to cities like Campo Grande and Cuiabá, capitals of the states of Mato Grosso do Sul and Mato Grosso.
You will be surprised since the beginning. Just for you to have an idea: almost 50 percent of the Brazilian birds are there. Species that can just be found there surround this unique environment. It’s not difficult to take pictures of different birds, like jabiru stork (tuiuiú), or big reptiles, like the alligators.
The incredible landscape is impressive. The colors change depending on the part of the river that the boat is. At the end of the day Pantanal becomes even more colorful with the wonderful sunset and the unmistakable sounds of hundreds of bird species.
The accommodation, usually at old farms, is a good way of keeping in touch with the local culture. A unique opportunity of understanding one of the most intriguing and magnificent regions of the whole planet.
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The Pantanal has an unbelievable environment. Its wetlands have marvelous landscapes and a variety of species as big as its area. There are almost 230 thousand square kilometers of untouched environments to give habitat to more than 650 species of birds, 240 of fishes and almost 130 mammals.
Know as UNESCO World Heritage, Pantanal is a big mixture of colors that changes at each curve of the river. With huge National Parks, that are home for an enormous variety of exotic species, this biome is one of the most magnificent of the whole world.
Extremely delicate, Pantanal has almost 2/3 of its area covered by water during the rainy season. When the water evaporates some rich humus is left and it feeds the plants of the region, and by this process, fauna and flora are regenerated.
In between the rich diversity – there are more than 1100 species of butterflies and 100 of reptiles – you can find one special fish called Jaú, the biggest of the whole Pantanal. With almost 1.5 meters, the huge Jaú has almost 120 kilos. There are more impressive numbers: in Pantanal it’s possible to find Sucuris (anaconda) of 4.5 meters, birds, such as Tuiuiú with 2 meters, alligators with 2.5 meters and the incredible Onças-pintadas (jaguars) with 150 kilos.
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