Ecobeetle travels to Brazil

Many people are familiar with the splendors of the Amazon but a lesser known secret is the Brazilian Pantanal. The Pantanal is one of the world's largest wetlands covering hundreds of thousands of square kilomaters of southern Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay.  In the wet season from January to March, the Pantanal rivers overflow their banks flooding the flat land for many kilometers.There is an explosion of colors in the flowering aquatic flora and resident mammals gather on the few dry hills. In the dry season, the water receds into the rivers and lakes which become home to migratory and resident birds in huge numbers. If it is wildlife you want to see, then the Pantanal is the place for you; it has one of the largest diversities of wildlife in the Americas. It is home to hundreds of species of birds and mammals. In October, Ecobeetle took a look.
 

We toured with Munir Nasr, owner of Natureco operating out of the city of Cuiaba in the Pantanal. Our tour included three days on the Cuiaba River with stops at riverside lodges, and one night at a lodge in the meadows and dry forests.The wildlife viewing was outstanding from anacondas, howler monkeys, otters, and macaws, and the accomodations were pleasantly simple. Ecobeetle gives the Pantanal a thumbs up as a must-see destination. 

For the best times to go and to learn more about the Pantanal, click here