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Pantanal

Biome

Natural Heritage of Humanity

The Pantanal is the largest floodplain on the planet, a unique ecosystem that is home to a multitude of plant and animal species. Its geography is marked by cycles of floods and droughts that shape local life.

Ecology

The Pantanal is a true paradise of biodiversity. The harmonious interaction between living beings and the environment makes this a unique place in the world.

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Largest wetland of the world

Pantanal

An Ecosystem in Constant Transformation

The Dynamics of the Seasons in the Pantanal

The Pantanal is a biome characterized by its unique water dynamics, with a flooding and drainage system that is highly dependent on seasonal rainfall. During the rainy season, between November and March, the waters of the rivers that run through the region overflow, flooding large areas of the plains. This flooding creates a landscape of vast flooded fields, which attract a huge diversity of fauna and flora.

In the dry season, between May and September, the amount of water decreases considerably, and rivers and lakes shrink, leaving areas of land exposed. This cycle of floods and droughts not only shapes the landscape, but also determines wildlife patterns, concentrating animals in areas closest to bodies of water during the dry season and spreading them throughout the plain during the rainy season. This variation in environmental conditions throughout the year makes the Pantanal a dynamic and constantly changing ecosystem, offering different experiences in each season.

When to Visit the Pantanal?

Each season of the year brings a unique experience and presents its own challenges. The rainy season offers lush scenery, but it is more difficult to find jaguars. The dry season offers better chances of sightings, although there are more tourists and boats.

  • Lush vegetation and rivers still full.
  • Great abundance of birds and jaguars.
  • More intimate experience, with fewer boats on the river.
  • Dense vegetation and swollen rivers make the search for jaguars more challenging.
  • Fewer boats on the river means fewer chances for shared sightings.
  • Dry period: animals concentrate on the river banks.
  • Greater chance of encountering jaguars.
  • More information sharing between boats via radio.
  • Drier and less lush vegetation.
  • Greater flow of tourists and boats on the river.
  • The onset of the rainy season leaves the vegetation vibrant.
  • Beginning of bird migration and mammal mating period.
  • The jaguars begin to move to more remote areas.
  • Increased rainfall may impact some activities.
  • Formation of large flooded areas, essential for the ecosystem.
  • Expanding biodiversity with regenerating fauna and flora.
  • Roads may become flooded, making access difficult.
  • Jaguar sightings.

How to get to the Pantanal?

The city of Cuiabá, capital of Mato Grosso, is the main gateway for those who want to explore the Pantanal. From there, you can drive to Poconé and then to Porto Jofre, one of the best places to observe the local fauna.
See the detailed route from Cuiabá Airport to Porto Jofre on the map.

What to Take to the Pantanal?

  • Lightweight clothing with UV protection
  • Long pants and shirts
  • Sunscreen
  • Water bottle
  • Insect repellent
  • Hat or cap
  • Sunglasses
  • Binoculars
  • Camera
  • Medications for continuous use
  • Raincoat
  • Windbreaker jacket
  • Comfortable shoes

Animals

Main species that illustrate the diversity and beauty of the Pantanal ecosystem.

MAMMAL
Jaguar

Largest feline in the Americas and symbol of strength in the Pantanal.

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Jaguar
(Panthera jaguar)

  • Largest feline in the Americas
  • It can weigh up to 150 kg
  • Inhabits tropical forests, savannas and swampy areas
  • It feeds on large prey such as capybaras, deer and alligators.
  • Excellent swimmer
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    BIRD
    Jabiru Stork

    Symbol of the Pantanal, known for its striking red neck.

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    Jabiru Stork
    (Jabiru mycteria)

  • Largest flying bird in the Pantanal plains
  • It can reach 1.60 meters in height and 3 meters in wingspan.
  • It can reach 8 kg
  • It feeds on invertebrates, fish, reptiles, amphibians and small mammals.
  • Female lays 1 to 3 eggs

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    Caiman

    Essential for the balance of the Pantanal, with millions of individuals.

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    Caiman (Caiman yacare)

  • It feeds on aquatic invertebrates, fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals.It can reach up to 3 meters and 300 kg
  • It reproduces between the months of May and September
  • Female lays between 20 and 30 eggs
  • Constant target of illegal hunters

    • MAMMAL
    Capybara

    Largest rodent in the world and symbol of sociability in the Pantanal.

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    Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris)

  • Largest rodent on the planet
  • It feeds on aquatic plants and grasses.
  • Lives in packs with a dominant male, females and young.
  • Territorialist among members of the same species
  • They can be found within large cities

    • MAMMAL
    Giant otter

    Largest otter in the world and symbol of agility in the rivers of the Pantanal.

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    Giant Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis)

  • Lives in family groups
  • They go out in groups to hunt fish and other aquatic animals.
  • Highly territorial, protecting its hunting and living areas
  • Threatened with extinction
  • They are considered excellent swimmers.

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    Tapir

    Largest land mammal and symbol of strength in the Pantanal.

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    Tapir (Tapirus terrestris)

  • Largest land mammal in South America
  • Herbivorous, feeds on fruits, leaves and seeds
  • It can reach 300 kg
  • It can reach 2 meters in length
  • Pregnancy lasts between 13 and 14 months

    • REPTILE
    Anaconda

    Largest snake in the world and symbol of power in the Pantanal.

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    Anaconda (Eunectes notaeus)

  • Females can reach up to 4 meters in length
  • Males are smaller, about 2.5 meters
  • Average weight 30 kg
  • Kills its prey by constriction (wraps itself around its prey until it suffocates)
  • It feeds on birds, mammals, reptiles and fish.

    • MAMMAL
    Marsh Deer

    Largest deer in the Americas and symbol of elegance in the Pantanal.

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    Marsh Deer (Blastocerus dichotomus)

  • Largest deer in South America
  • It can reach 130 kg
  • Only males have horns
  • They have membranes between their hooves, adapting to aquatic environments.
  • They feed mainly on grasses and aquatic plants.
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