Pantanal
Mato Grosso, Brazil
Tropical wetland mostly within Brazil, and portions in Bolivia and Paraguay. It lies in southeastern Brazil, most comfortable in the dry winter months from June to August.
Why visit: The world's largest tropical wetland, and far better than the Amazon for actually seeing wildlife — jaguars, caiman, capybara and giant otters.
- ›Come in the dry season — this is the best place in the Americas to see a jaguar
- ›Book a boat-based trip on the Cuiabá river for the cats
- ›Bring a long lens and binoculars
- ›Stay at a working fazenda for the birdlife at dawn
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Best time
July – October, the dry season, when animals gather at shrinking water
Weather
Tropical with a wet summer and dry winter, reversed from the northern hemisphere: hot, stormy afternoons of 28–35°C from December to March, and mild, dry, clear winters of 15–25°C from June to August that are the best time to travel.
Entry fee
Lodge and safari packages ~₹10,000 – 30,000 for three days
Hours
Dawn and dusk drives and boat trips
Est. budget
₹10,000 – ₹30,000
Duration
3 – 4 days
Nearby attractions
No other destinations within 25 km. Try a wider radius.