Bioparque Pantanal
Inside Parque das Nações Indígenas
The world's largest freshwater aquarium complex, with fish from the Pantanal, the Amazon and other rivers. Visits must be booked in advance on the Bioparque website.
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Campo Grande and around
Campo Grande is the gateway to Bonito and the Pantanal wetlands. Here are a few things to do in town and ideas for anyone who wants to stay a little longer.
In Campo Grande
Parque das Nações Indígenas
Central area
One of Brazil's largest city parks, with a lake, walking paths and capybaras everywhere. Lovely in the late afternoon.
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Downtown
The place to try sobá, the city's signature noodle soup, brought by immigrants from Okinawa. It opens in the evenings on some days of the week, so check the hours before you go.
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Downtown
The city market, with Cerrado fruits, cheeses, yerba mate and Paraguayan snacks such as chipa and sopa paraguaia.
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Inside Parque das Nações Indígenas
A large collection on the region's Indigenous peoples and the wildlife of central Brazil, inside Parque das Nações Indígenas.
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Central area
A promenade with kiosks and room to stroll, nice at sunset.
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Bonito
About 300 km, 3.5 to 4 hours by car
Crystal-clear rivers for snorkeling downstream (such as Rio da Prata), the Blue Lake Cave, the Anhumas Abyss and the Macaw Sinkhole in Jardim, on the way. Tours have limited spots and are booked through local agencies, so reserve early.
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About 200 km to Miranda, 2.5 to 3 hours by car
The world's largest tropical wetland. Lodges around Miranda, Aquidauana and the Estrada Parque offer safaris, boat trips and birdwatching. August is the dry season, one of the best times to see wildlife.
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- Getting there
- International travelers usually land in São Paulo (GRU) and take a short domestic flight to Campo Grande (CGR), which is close to downtown.
- Visas
- Citizens of some countries, including the United States, Canada and Australia, need an e-visa to enter Brazil. Check the rules for your passport well before the trip.
- Money
- Brazil uses the real (R$). Credit cards are accepted almost everywhere; carry a little cash for markets and tips.
- Getting around
- Uber and taxis work well in town. For Bonito and the Pantanal, renting a car or booking a transfer is easiest.
- Weather in August
- Dry season: warm, sunny days, nights that can get chilly and very low humidity. Bring a light jacket for the evening and drink plenty of water.
- Where to stay
- We'll suggest hotels near Casa Park soon.