The Pantanal is a vast tropical wetland and offers perhaps the best wildlife-watching destinations on Earth.
It is home to over 1,000 bird species, 400 fish species, 300 mammal species, and 480 reptile species. And the Pantanal, which covers 42 million acres, is where the jaguar is king, with the highest concentration of this big cat in the world.
The savannah-type landscapes make spotting wildlife easier than in the denser Amazon. Capybaras, giant otters, giant anteaters, and caimans are just a few of the large animals to spot.
Many lodges offer a great wildlife experience in an area over 20 times larger than the Florida Everglades.
The main gateway airports to this world-class nature destination are Campo Grande and Cuiaba.
