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; Caraca Sanctuary to see maned wolves; Paraty to see spectacular diversity of birds; and Iguazu Falls – the biggest system of waterfalls in the world.
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
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
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
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
If you have spent any time in South or Central America, you have probably seen at least one species of macaw. Scarlet macaws flying over Costa Rica’s sandy beaches, Hyacinth … Read more
Pouso Alegre Lodge lies in the heart of the Pantanal, an enormous tropical wetland and South America’s biodiversity hotspot. Part working farm, part ecolodge, Pouso Alegre is famed for being … Read more
Lying 120 km from Cuiaba and 15 km from Poconé, Pousada Piuval is the gateway to the Pantanal. Well, to the northern part of it in Brazil. The Pantanal is … Read more
If you are dreaming of seeing wild jaguars, Brazil is the destination for you. In the Pantanal, jaguars can not simply be seen in the flash of an eye but … Read more
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
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
No holiday 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
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