Blogs from Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, South America - page 6

We spent a few days relaxing in the eco holiday town of Bonito where we had a great time watching hundreds of fish of all colours and sizes whilst snorkelling in the Rio Do Prata. A relaxing experience with no effort required, we just lay there in our wet suits and let the river current do all the work. After Bonito it was off to Foz do Iguacu and two days of exploring the huge and awe inspiring Iguacu Falls which lie on Brazil´s southern border with Argentina. The first day we spent viewing the falls from the Brazillian side with its panoramic views of the huge sequence of waterfalls. The next day we went back over the border to Argentina (steak sandwiches for lunch again - yes!) where it is possible to get really close ... read more

ITA - Bonito Sbarcato a Porto Murtinho, cerco inutilmente un ufficio dove farmi timbrare il passaporto, e altrettanto in vano una banca dove prelevare "reaís". Riposo qualche ora in un ristorante-albergo libanese, e poi prendo finalmente un autobus per Jardim, e da lì a Bonito. Bonito è una città piccola, ma che sta crescendo rapidamente, grazie alle risorse naturali che la circondano: fiumi, grotte, selva.. Il turismo sta crescendo, ma tutto è molto ben organizzato, in modo da salvaguardare l'ecosistema: il cosidetto "eco-turismo".. primo giorno: Río da Prata, Fiume d'Argento Parto con un tour organizzato (è impossibile fare altrimenti) a questo fiume dove ci immergiamo con maschera e boccaglio in mezzo a una quantità impressionante di pesci che, per niente spaventati, nuotano tranquilli intorno a noi. Non ci sono certo barriere coralline, o pesci di tutti ... read more

BONITO MS - MAIO 20 2007 South America » Brazil » Mato Grosso do Sul » Bonito By Andre ZainMay 21st 2007Andre Renato Fernandes ZainSEGUE MAIS IMAGENS DE BONITO NO MS... read more

Hi guys, just a quick story from this part of the world. We´ve just enjoyed 4 days/nights in the Pantanal here in Brazil (wetlands east of Rio & Sao Paulo), and on the way back we caught a shuttle bus to Bonito. The last 70kms of the road into Bonito were gravel/dirt road. That´s not forgetting that the asphalt road before that had plenty of holes in it as well, with a few trucks weaving towards us as well. Anyway, it would be safe to say that anyone doing more than 50km/hr on the dirt road would be risking life & limbs, or at least their vehicles. Nevertheless, we did find 2 speed bumps on that dirt road, with road signs for speed bumps........ Nevermind, nuf said..... Also, just to remind people that we still are ... read more

A very quick blog just to say that my snorkelling trip today was absolutely amazing!! It took place in the Rio da Prata just outside of Bonito. After circling a big pool we then got to float downriver for about 2-3hrs. The water was sooooooo clear and hence you could see really far. It was teaming with fish who came really close. Dorado is the only name that comes to mind but there were huge black and yellow ones, tiny flitty ones eating bits of leaves and gorgeous stripey ones. I used my underwater camera and so hopefully there should be something to bore you all with when I return. In one pool there were also volcanic patches bubbling out of the sand on the bottom of the riverbed. Our guide was great and also took ... read more