From Cuiaba, capital of Mato Grosso state, the Transpantaneira Highway penetrates through the top third of the Pantanal south to the Cuiaba River border with Mato Grosso do Sul state. Apart from containing all the species for which the Pantanal wetlands are famed, this is the area with the highest chance of seeing jaguar in the whole of South America (jaguar watching tours in the Pantanal were first pioneered by Reef & Rainforest Tours over a decade ago). It also contains the only official nature reserve in the region, the Mato Grosso Pantanal National Park, accessed from the Rio Paraguay and requiring special permission to visit.
Highlights of Brazil
Northern Pantanal
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Accommodation Near
Northern Pantanal
Situated on the banks of the Cuiaba River at the end of the Transpantaneira Highway
A great stopover for those travelling further south or back up north along the Transpantaneira
A 1200-hectare natural heritage reserve in the heart of the northern Pantanal
Comfortable accommodation for serious wildlife enthusiasts and photographers
Offers one of the best chances of observing jaguars anywhere in the world
