Watching wild jaguars in the Pantanal, Brazil
Our trip to search for jaguars in the Pantanal gets off to a good start when my friend Ruth accidentally knocks down the former governor of Mato Grotto state with … Read more
Brazil
Taking up half of South America’s landmass, Brazil is THE most biodiverse country in the world. It is home to the world’s largest rainforest – the Amazon and the world’s largest wetland – the Pantanal. Together with the Atlantic rainforest and cerrado grasslands, these ecosystems contain an astonishing abundance and diversity of wildlife.
Not surprisingly, Brazil is a superb destination for wildlife watching holidays, you can plan your entire Brazil itinerary around spotting wildlife and exploring Brazil’s jaw-dropping natural landmarks. If you do, make sure to include the Pantanal to see jaguars, anteaters, giant otters, and ocelots; Caraça Sanctuary to see maned wolves; Paraty to see spectacular diversity of birds; and Iguazu Falls – the biggest system of waterfalls in the world.
35 Amazing Brazilian Animals and Best Places to See Wildlife in Brazil
Occupying half of South America’s landmass, Brazil is the most biodiverse country in the world. It contains the world’s largest rainforest, the Amazon and the world’s largest tropical wetland, the … Read more
11 Stunning South American Wild Cats and Where to See Them
When most of us think about South American wild cats, we picture the jaguar – the large spotted predator of the Amazon jungle. But did you know that South America … Read more
Brazil Itinerary: watching wildlife in Brazil without breaking the budget
Taking up half of South America’s landmass, Brazil is THE most biodiverse country in the world. It is home to the world’s largest rainforest – the Amazon and the world’s … Read more
7 Fun things to do in Paraty, Brazil
Wedged between the jungle-covered mountains and the brilliant blue waters of an island-studded bay, Paraty is one of the most adorable and picturesque small towns in Brazil. Its spectacularly well-preserved … Read more
Maned wolves and Catholic monks of Santuario do Caraça
After seeing the astonishing amount of wildlife in the Northern and Southern Pantanal, we still had one unique Brazilian animal on our wishlist – the Maned wolf. Despite its large … Read more
Wildlife of Iguazu Falls, Brazil and Argentina
Straddling the border between Argentina and Brazil and featuring up to 300 individual falls, Iguazu Falls are one of the most spectacular natural attractions on the planet. But there is … Read more
A practical guide to visiting Iguazu Falls in Brazil & Argentina
To be completely honest, I expected Iguazu Falls to be at least slightly overrated. They just sounded too good to be true, especially considering the huge crowds that you would … Read more
Top 10 Pantanal Adventures For Your Brazil Holidays
No holidays in Brazil would be complete without experiencing the country’s spectacular biodiversity. After all, Brazil is the most biodiverse country in the world. And to witness this powerhouse of … Read more
On the trail of the ocelot in Brazil
After spending a week watching jaguars in the northern Pantanal, we headed to the southern fringes of the wetland to track a different spotted feline – the Ocelot. Fazenda San … Read more