The Pantanal is the world's largest tropical wetland, a place where water and land blend seamlessly to create a dynamic and biodiverse ecosystem.  Larger than the entire country of Greece, yet mostly inaccessible, the Pantanal remains one of the true wilderness areas of the world.  

This UNESCO World Heritage site boasts one of the highest densities of jaguars in the world, offering rare opportunities to observe what is usually a very elusive big cat in its natural habitat.  More common are the endearing capybara, the world's largest rodent, often seen lounging by the riverbanks or swimming through the waters. The playful giant otters, with their curious eyes and social antics, are a delight to watch as they frolic in the rivers. And then there's the impressive array of birds: the striking blue of the hyacinth macaw, the tallest stork in South America, the jabiru, with its commanding presence, and the vibrant toucans, their large beaks adding splashes of color to the canopy.

CNH Tours, in cooperation with a local expert, has organized a small group trip to this lesser known wilderness area.  We'll spend 4 full days exploring the wetland by river cruise, allowing us to go where few others can.  We'll add a few days at remote yet comfortable lodges, giving us a chance to stretch legs and do some ground exploration.  We add a visit to Iguaçu Falls (another UNESCO World Heritage site) prior to our Pantanal visit, and finish the trip with a few days of rest and relaxation in a small but charming colonial seaside town. 

This trip is organized and operated by our sister agency, Cultural & Natural Heritage tours.

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