122 · Brazil, Bolivia & Paraguay
The Pantanal
Stay several nights in one well-chosen area, mixing patient observation with an understanding of the changing wetland.
Countries & territories
Brazil, Bolivia
Explore the Pantanal in Honourable Mentions, with photographs, a travel guide and planning notes.
Photo credit
Alicia Yo · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized for display.Your starting point
Start with the place that interests you most, then compare the bases and travel requirements below. Collection ranks express the project’s editorial choices; they do not measure the time a visit deserves.
Shared entries also appear in other country guides: The Pantanal. Marking one as visited records your experience of that entry, not a visit to every country it covers.
Honourable Mentions
1 place from the 101–200 collection.
Country orientation
Find the shape of your journey.
See where the place is located, then plan the bases and gateways that suit your journey. The number on this map refers to the list alongside it.
Representative points, including broad regions and shared-border entries. A pin is not a visitor entrance or evidence of a direct travel connection.
- The Pantanal
Honourable Mentions · A wetland world where water determines the rhythm.
Turn the places into a journey
Compare actual gateways and bases before deciding which places belong in one trip. A shared country does not mean a short transfer.
The Pantanal · 5 days as a starting allowance
Base: One established wildlife base with a clear conservation approach.
Getting there: Choose a northern or southern Pantanal gateway and coordinate the final road or boat transfer with your lodge.
Season: Drier periods often improve access and concentrate some wildlife. High-water seasons offer different possibilities; timing depends on the chosen area.