Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
JAGUAR, THE PANTANAL
Highlights
1
Piranha fishing
Reel in your supper with a
simple line and hook; the peaceful town of
Coxim is a good place to arrange fishing trips,
though piranha can be caught easily in pools
and lakes throughout the Pantanal.
See p.448
2
Aquário Natural
A spectacular river pool
near the sleepy town of Bonito, offering good
opportunities for snorkelling among a wide
range of tropical fish. This region is also great for
other adventure and eco pursuits, including
whitewater rafting, caving, trekking and horse
riding.
See p.452
3
The Pantanal
The largest concentration of
wildlife in the whole of the Americas; a terrific
place to spend a few days on eco-safari to see
jungle mammals, exotic birds, hundreds of
caiman and quite often even a wild jaguar.
See p.461
4
Ecolodges
Stay a few nights in a Pantanal
ecolodge and learn about sustainable tourism
while enjoying the local flora and fauna, and
tucking into the best regional home-cooked
food.
See p.466 & pp.468-469
5
Chapada dos Guimarães
A breathtaking
plateau with a small, pleasant town and lots of
trails, this is also the geodesic centre of South
America.
See p.476
HIGHLIGHTS ARE MARKED ON THE MAP ON PP.440
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