Discover the Pantanal

Stretching across central South America, Brazil’s Pantanal is one of the world’s great wildlife destinations — a vast seasonal wetland where rivers, lagoons, grasslands and forests create an extraordinary habitat for wildlife.

It’s particularly renowned for jaguar sightings, with the Pantanal offering some of the best opportunities in the world to see these magnificent cats in the wild. But the jaguars are just the beginning.

Keep your eyes open for capybaras, giant otters, caimans, monkeys and hundreds of species of birds, including the spectacular jabiru. The changing seasons bring different landscapes and wildlife encounters, making every visit unique.

Whether your dream is to photograph a jaguar beside a river, watch a family of capybaras going about their day, or simply immerse yourself in one of Brazil’s most remarkable natural environments, the Pantanal offers an unforgettable wildlife adventure.

Wildlife, photography, adventure or a little of everything — your Pantanal experience can be tailored around what you want to see and do.

Explore the Pantanal

There are many ways to experience the Pantanal, depending on what you want to see, how you like to travel and how much time you have.

For wildlife enthusiasts, a jaguar-focused adventure can put you in some of the best areas for searching for these magnificent cats in the wild. But the Pantanal is about much more than jaguars.

You could choose a broader wildlife experience, looking for capybaras, giant otters, caimans, monkeys and an incredible variety of birdlife, or opt for a photography-focused trip designed around getting closer to the wildlife and capturing those unforgettable moments.

The Pantanal can also form part of a larger Brazil adventure, combined with destinations such as the Amazon, Rio de Janeiro or Iguaçu Falls.

Explore the individual sections below to discover more about the different experiences available and find the style of Pantanal adventure that’s right for you.

And if you already have something specific in mind, just ask — your journey can be tailored around what you want to experience.