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The Pantanal
 This is definitely the place to go for wildlife and nature lovers. The Pantanal region, one of the world's largest wetlands, has a rich and exuberant vegetation system, which spreads over 2300 square kilometers, half of which is in Brazil and the rest divided between Paraguay and Bolivia. The region lies an average 80 to 150 meters above sea level and during the rainy season, from December to March, over half, or 1400 square kilometers are submerged in water making land travel difficult. The region has over 230 species of fish, which can be easily observed during the dry season, when rivers are shallow. This is also the best time to observe animal and bird life, with over 1040 different species, as they flock around isolated pools to feed and drink. Fishing is allowed but hunting is not. The Pantanal is sparsely populated with few towns and only one main road, the Transpantaneira, which runs right through the area. There are a number of spots from which to set out into the Pantanal, of the better ones is Corumba, which is almost on the border with Bolivia and as well as being a good central location it has over 170 archeological sites surrounding it and has many boat tours into the heart of the Pantanal. Another option is the quieter town of Bonito which has its own attractions, including clear watered streams rich in colorful fish as well as many caves, waterfalls and other natural attractions.
LINKS
www.ms.gov.br
Government site in Portuguese, has some information on different cities with photos.
www.alanet.com.Br/ms/pantanal/pantp002.htm
Farm Hotels
Aguapé - Located around 60 km from Aquidauana, this farm hotel lies on an area of 70 hectares. It has 10 air conditioned apartments and a swimming pool. For more information call 067-2412889.
Cabana do Lontra - Located around 120 km from Corumba. Rooms are less expensive, at around $30 a night, but have fans as opposed to air conditioning. You can rent a motor boat for up to three people with a guia for around $50 a day. For more information call 067-3834532.
Cabana do Pescador - Located around 20 km from Bonito, with apartments or chales for around $30 a night. Boat trips and horse rides available. For more information call 067-2412406.
Curupira - Located around 70 km from Corumba with air conditioned chales (for up to four people), with TV, for around $90 a night. Swimming pool, boat trips, hiking, safaris and horse riding etc. For more information call 067-7255267 or 067-725 6407.
Fazenda Baía Bonita - Located around 240 km from Corumba. Seven apartments with fan or air conditioning. The hotel farm covers and area of 1,800 hectares and has volleyball and tennis courts. Horse riding, photographic safaris and alligator spotting trips. For more information call 067-8146191.
Fazenda Natural Country Club - Located around 130 km from Campo Grande and includes an area of around 6,800 hectares. For more info call 067-2501150.
HOTELS IN BONITO
Pousada Piracema
Tel: (067) 255-1641
Price range: R$ 15-R$ 35
Pousada JM
Tel: (067)255-1863
Price range: R$20-R$35
Gemila Palace
Tel: (067) 255-1421
Price range: R$25-R$40
La Paloma Residence
Tel: (067) 255-1215
Price range: R$30-R$60
Estância do Araçá
Tel: (067) 9999-5785
Price range: R$32-R$66
Fazenda Cachoeira
Tel: (067) 255-1213
Price range: R$40-R$60
Canaã
Tel: (067) 255-1255
Price range: R$40-R$65
Tapera
Tel: (067) 255-1700
Price range: R$63-R$86
SerrAventura Ecoturismo
Tel: (067) 255-1834
Price range: R$65-R$130
Pousada Olho d‘Água
Tel: (067) 255-1430
Price range: R$80-R$135
Resort Hotel Zagaia
Tel: (067) 255-1280
Price range: R$187-R$244
SOME HOTELS IN CORUMBA
Gold Fish
Tel: (067) 231-5106
Price range: R$40-R$75
Porto Vitória Régia
Tel: (067) 231-5255
Price range: R$40-R$80
Internacional Palace
Tel: (067) 231-6343
Price range: R$55-R$79
Pousada Sta. Clara
Tel: (067) 761-2380
Price range: R$45-R$90
Santa Monica Palace
Tel: (067) 231-3001
Price range: R$55-R$80
Nacional Palace Hotel
Tel: (067) 231-6868
Price range: R$65-R$85
Pesqueiro do Tadashi
Tel: (067) 422-3194
Price range: R$70-R$140
Pousada Arara Azul
Tel: (067) 242-1242
Price range: R$80-R$160
Pesqueiro Anzol de Ouro
Tel: (067) 226-1140
Price range: R$90-R$180
Pantanal Park
Tel: (067) 9987-3867
Price range: R$130-R$260
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Looking to get out of Sao Paulo for the weekend. Check out our suggestions for short trips from Sao Paulo and leave the smog and stress behind.
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