The Transpantaneira is an elevated dirt road that runs from the small town of Pocone to Porto Joffre. It is known all over the world as an extraordinary place to view and photograph wildlife. The infrastructure of numerous lodges along the Transpantaneira provides for easy and comfortable access. The various lodges offer a variety of ambiances and nature viewing opportunities. It was here that Jacque Cousteau and his film crew came in the 1980’s to photograph wildlife for a documentary on the Amazon Basin because the photography there was so difficult.

 

During the dry season from June to October the sheer numbers of feeding and roosting birds presents a spectacle so overwhelming that it takes time to put it in perspective. You will feel as if you are a part of your own wildlife documentary. You may also have numerous encounters with mammals such as the capybara, the world’s largest rodent, brown capachin monkeys, howler monkeys, coatimundis, crab eating foxes, or neo-tropical otters.

 

Steel your nerves for viewing the hordes of caiman (neo-tropical alligators) that haul out to sun during the day. Some caiman measure over two meters in length. Perhaps you will be favored with a sighting of an anaconda, the world’s largest constrictor that when full grown can swallow prey as large as small deer, caiman or capybara. Request a night drive to increase your chances of spotting some of the more elusive animals such as giant anteaters or tapir. Some are even lucky enough to spot a jaguar or a puma. No one seeking a unique encounter with the natural world will leave here disappointed.

 

Please feel free to click on one of the example itineraries below for a detailed day by day itinerary. Please note however that these are example itineraries only and we would be happy to tailor an itinerary to meet your specific requirements if there is nothing that sparks your interest below. Below are the general interest eco tours Pantanal Ecoexplorer offers. All packages can be customized at your request.

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3 DAYS INTRODUCTION TO THE PANTANAL / FAZENDA POUSO ALEGRE - PANTANAL LODGE This 3-day Pantanal tour will take you on a voyage of discovery along the Transpantaneira Highway, (the Pantanal´s most popular destination), a scenic road with more than 100 bridges that span small creeks, lagoons and rivers. This package includes stays at the Fazenda Pouso Alegre Situated 7km off from the main Transpantaneira Highway, 150 km from Cuiaba and 40 km from the small city of Pocone, far away from the crowds. Here you are deep into the Pantanal where you can take boat safaris, game drives, horseback safaris, nature walks; you will most likely be treated to up-close views of anteaters, capybaras, marsh deer, armadillos, caymans, anacondas, giant otters, pumas, storks, ibis, toucans, Hyacinth macaws, rheas, herons, monkeys , capybaras, and dozens of other mammals and birds. Daily departures all year round from Cuiabá. + view full details 5 DAYS TRANSPANTANEIRA WILDLIFE TOUR / PANTANAL LODGES SAFARI / POCONE Take a voyage of discovery along the Transpanteneira Highway, the Pantanal’s most popular destination, in search of alligators, capybaras, anaconda, tuiuius, macaws, and much, much more. The Transpantaneira road is one of the best wildlife viewing areas in the world, here you can admire the flora and fauna of the Brazilian Pantanal. This package includes stays at two different Pantanal lodges, including the Pousada Rio Claro and Hotel Fazenda Pouso Alegre, these ‘fazendas’, provide comfortable accommodations. We have selected these lodges for the diversity they offer of wildlife and ecosystems to provide you with a rich insight into the region. Daily departures all year round from Cuiabá. + view full details 7 DAYS TRANSPANTANEIRA HIGHLIGTS TOUR / PANTANAL LODGES SAFARI / POCONE This 7 day tour will take you on an exploration of 140 km of the Transpantaneira road, a scenic road with more than 100 bridges that span small creeks, lagoons and rivers. Activities include: Walking tours, birding tours, piranha fishing, spotlighting tours, wildlife photography, boat tours, horseback riding tours, jeep safaris, Trekking, canoeing, and we also have a unique river cruise down the Cuiabá river to search for Jaguars and other elusive wildlife.This package includes stays at three different Pantanal lodges, including the Pousada Piuval, Hotel Fazenda Pouso Alegre and Puma Lodge. We have selected these lodges for the diversity they offer of wildlife and ecosystems to provide you with a rich insight into the region. + view full details

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