CORUMBÁ / PANTANAL / SANTA CRUZ

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The Pantanal, a largely flat, wetland area about half the size of France and told by our guide one of the best places in the continent for observing wildlife.

The area is sparsely populated and what few roads exist are in poor condition. We take a 4-wheel-drive vehicle to get into the area, the journey is rough to travel and more rustic accommodation (hammocks).

This vast wetland area is seasonally flooded by the Paraguay River from October to March and we were very lucky to visit during the dry season to see what the wild life had to offer, rich in bird life such as macaws and Jabiru storks. We were also lucky enough spot capivara, howler monkeys, caiman, giant river otters, anacondas and anteaters among the rare wildlife here.

We take a two-day wildlife excursion to fully appreciate the area’s beauty including horse back riding, piranha fishing and a night walk with our guide 'Alex' our guide here a real 'Cow Boy' and great character.

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