Our Pantanal
tour packages are quoted all inclusive and are 'put together' or designed
for individual clients or groups as packages according to their preferences,
and often include air - both commercial and 'air taxi' when needed,
airport transfers, special day tours, accomodations, and qualified
guides. These 'packages' are often combined with visits to other parts
of Brazil, often highly discounted to Andetur club members and clients.
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PARTNERS IN THE SOUTH PANTANAL INCLUDE:
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POUSADA
CURUPIRA Campo Grande
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POUSADA AGUAPÉ
This lodge is
located 160 KM from Campo Grande, the capital of the state of Mato
Grosso do Sul and 60 KM from Aquidauana, which is known as the gateway
to the Pantanal since it is close to the Maracaju mountain range.
Owned by the
same family over the last 150 years, activities were diversified eleven
years ago. Basically a cattle ranch, they introduced eco-tourism and
fishing, and actively support conservation projects such as the Escola
Pantaneira (school), Cavalo Pantaneiro (regional breed of horses)
and Projeto Arara Azul (Hyacinth Macaw Project).
Note: Pantaneiro
refers to inhabitants, creatures or anything relative to the Pantanal
region.
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The lodge
has 14 rooms equipped with air conditioning and ceiling fans,
restaurant, thatched-roof kiosks to relax after wonderful meals,
swimming pool, sand volley court, soccer field, landing strip
for small planes and a diversified activities program.
Here, fishermen
will find all they need: boats, motor, pilot, fuel and support
points to purchase bait.
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CAIMAN "ECOLOGIC
REFUGE"
CAIMAN
LODGE
PIUVA
LODGE
BAIAZINHA
LODGE
CORDILHEIRA
LODGE

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The Caiman
"Ecologic Refuge" is located 236 km west of Campo Grande,
the State Capital of Mato Grosso do Sul. It has 4 different lodges.
CAIMAN
LODGE: Ibero
- American style building with 11 rooms, private baths, air conditioning,
swimming pool, homestyle restaurant, living room, TV and video.
PIUVA
LODGE: 1
KM away from Caiman lodge, it has 6 rooms with private baths,
air conditioning, swimming pool and living room.
BAIAZINHA
LODGE: 9
KM from Caiman lodge, this rustic lodge has 6 rooms with private
bath and terraces, air conditioning, ample living room, homestle
restaurant, swimming pool and and observation tower.
CORDILHEIRA
LODGE: 17
KM from Caiman lodge, it has 6 apartments with private bath and
terrace, ample living room, air conditioning, swimming pool and
an observation tower.
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HOTEL PASSO
DO LONTRA PARQUE

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Located
in the Abobral / Negro region of the Pantanal, on the margin of
the Miranda River. The hotel is built on stilts and has comfortable
accommodations, a restaurant and offers several types of tours:
trekking, fishing, boat tours, photographic safaris, nocturnal wildlife
spotting, horseback riding and camping.
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FAZENDA
RIO NEGRO


Flying
over the blossoming "Cambara" trees in the southern Pantanal
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Ecological Tours

This famous
ranch/hotel, founded in 1895, can be reached only by air taxi
because it is located in a region of difficult access. We arrange
your plane, 'air taxi' trip from Campo Grande or Corumbá.
The ariel views of the Pantanal are breath taking !!!
In August,
at the right time, it is possible to observe the blossoming of
"Piuva", "Paratudo" and "Cambara"
trees.
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Note: There is
also a cooperative union of local guides, all local from the region,
that have a highly specialized knowledge of the area. Their independent
tours depart from Corumba to camping sites inside the Pantanal and
activities include hiking, horseback riding and boat expeditions..
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INCLUDED
IN OUR PANTANAL PACKAGES
- Transfers in/out Campo Grande or Corumbá/ Ranch or lodge in
the Pantanal / Bonito (if included)/ Campo Grande or Corumbá
(Includes Air Taxi if required)
- Lodging with full board in Pantanal
- Lodging with half board in Bonito
- The above mentioned walks
- Specialized guides
- Travel insurance.
NOT INCLUDED
- Beverage
- Meals during the transfers and in Campo Grande or Corumbá
- Phone calls
- Personal expenses.
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