Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
VISITORS' CHECKLIST
Estrada
Transpantaneira
The dirt road of Estrada
Transpantaneira is
lined with
fazendas,
many of which have
accommodation
for tourists. Wildlife
viewing is excellent
and the road is navi-
gable in a normal car.
.
Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso
do Sul.
k
Campo Grande &
Corumbá.
~
Caceres & Cuiabá.
n
Rua Afonso Pena s/n, Campo
Grande, (067) 3324 5830.
8
organized tours available in
Campo Grande & Cuiabá. The dry
season (Apr-May & Sep-Oct) is
the best time to visit. Bird-
watching ideal in Jul-Sep. Fishing
best in Apr, but requires a permit
from Ibama, (067) 3321 5053.
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Fazendas
Originally built as cattle ranches, many
fazendas
have been converted into ranch-style hotels. The
fazendas
are connected by excellent bird-watching
walkways throughout the Pantanal.
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Igapó Forest
Among the most
diverse of the
Pantanal's eco-
systems, the
igapó
is a seasonally
flooded forest on
black water rivers.
It is a wonderful
place for wildlife-
viewing by canoe.
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River Excursions
Fazendas
near Miranda
(see p322)
offer boat trips
on the various Pantanal rivers. Binoculars are
essential for bird- and caiman-spotting.
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