Pantanal 2009 Galleries

Sao Paulo to Pocone : Getting to the Pantanal in southwest Brazil involves getting to Sao Paulo, the New York of South America and the largest city in Brazil and in the Southern hemisphere.Then flying to Cuiaba via Campo Grande and driving to Pocone to connect with the Transpantaneria Highway.

Sao Paulo to Pocone

Getting to the Pantanal in southwest Brazil involves getting to Sao Pa ...

Updated: Jul 27, 2009 4:24pm PST

On the Transpantaneira Highway-part 1 : The Transpantaneira Highway connects the town of Pocone to Porto Jofre, along the Cuiaba River. It is a dirt road with 126 single lane wooden bridges, and extends for 149 km. It is all but impassible in the rainy season when the rising waters may overtop the road or wash it out.. Wildlife is abundant along the way, due somewhat to the method of construction. Dirt for the road bed was excavated from each side of the road leaving "borrow" ponds, which are full of water year round and attract caiman, capybara and a wide variety of birds. Part 1 takes us from Pocone to Porto Jofre with an overnight stop at the Pantanal Mato Grosso Hotel and game viewing on the Pixaim River

On the Transpantaneira Highway-part 1

The Transpantaneira Highway connects the town of Pocone to Porto Jofre ...

Updated: Aug 05, 2009 2:49pm PST

Porto Jofre : Porto Jofre has evolved from a farm to a fishing resort at the end of the Trans-Pantanal Highway on the Cuiabá river. The name Porto Jofre dates from a time before the highway become a lifeline for the ranches in the Northern Pantanal and this place was the port for the entry and exit of cattle herds and diverse products such as foods and agricultural commodities for various farms up - and down-river.

Porto Jofre

Porto Jofre has evolved from a farm to a fishing resort at the end of ...

Updated: Jul 28, 2009 2:07pm PST

On the Transpantaneira Highway -part 2 : Part 2 takes us from Porto Jofre back to Cuiaba to catch a plane to Campo Grande where we overnight.

On the Transpantaneira Highway -part 2

Part 2 takes us from Porto Jofre back to Cuiaba to catch a plane to Ca ...

Updated: Aug 05, 2009 3:08pm PST

Caiman Ecological Refuge : In the late 80's the owners of the Estancia Caiman established a ecotourism enterprise initially called the Caiman Lodge. The Lodge has evolved into the Caiman Ecological Refuge, comprised of three guest lodges within the ranch. The nature conservation program which sponsors three main scientific projects: the Hyacinth Macaw Project, the Jaguar Conservation Project and the Blue-fronted Parrot Project. It also develops wide contact and exchanges with universities. On the property there is a Private Reserve of Natural Patrimony encompassing 5,600 hectares (13,837 acres).

Caiman Ecological Refuge

In the late 80's the owners of the Estancia Caiman established a ecoto ...

Updated: Aug 05, 2009 3:09pm PST

Estancia Caiman : The Miranda Estancia was founded in 1910 by British investors who established a large beef cattle farm in the Pantanal. Around 1950, this area was purchased by Brazilian investors who kept the original farm and its activity until 1985 when the Miranda Estancia ranch was divided amongst its owners. One of these was the Estancia Caiman with an approximate area of 130,965 acres supporting 20 thousand cattle. We spent the morning with the cowboys

Estancia Caiman

The Miranda Estancia was founded in 1910 by British investors who esta ...

Updated: Aug 05, 2009 3:26pm PST

Fazenda Sao Francisco : Established in 1975 on 15,000 hectares. Fazenda Sao Francisco was initially focused on cattle and rice production. Watching how the rich food chain in the irrigation canals and the preparation of the soil attracted birds and animals of Pantana , the owners added ecotourism to their activities.

Fazenda Sao Francisco

Established in 1975 on 15,000 hectares. Fazenda Sao Francisco was init ...

Updated: Aug 05, 2009 4:09pm PST

Iguazu Falls : Iguazu Falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River located on the border of the Brazilian state of Paraná and the Argentine province of Misiones. The waterfall system consists of 275 falls along 1.67 miles of the Iguazu River. Some of the individual falls are up to 269 ft in height, though the majority are about 210 ft. The Devil's Throat (Garganta del Diablo in Spanish or Garganta do Diabo in Portuguese), a U-shaped, 490 by 2300 feet cataract, is the most impressive of all, and marks the border between Argentina and Brazil. Two thirds of the falls are within Argentine territory.

Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River located on the border ...

Updated: Aug 05, 2009 4:23pm PST