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Pantanal Escapes - Adventure
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Vila Bela da Santíssima Trindade. The Pantanal is a paradise for adventurers. This was true in the past, when the region was a remote frontier. For competing Empires, and playground for the British explorer who reputedly provided the template for Indiana Jones. Today's visitors can also find adventure with activities such as those below. Many roads are built above the water level - becoming a dry sanctuary in the wet season - whereas;. Walking tours and treks are one of the best opportunities to see wild...
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Pantanal Escapes - Fish
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Vila Bela da Santíssima Trindade. As with other wildlife, the Pantanal’s aquatic life has enormous biodiversity. Over 260 species of fish have been recorded. The species below are a few which you’re most likely to encounter in rivers and in local marketplaces. For a broader coverage, also see the website: Fishes of the Pantanal. Chapada dos Guimarães. Banner image: Piranhas (Shutterstock/Tina Rencelj).
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Pantanal Escapes - History
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Vila Bela da Santíssima Trindade. History of the Pantanal. Besides its rich wildlife, the Pantanal holds other surprises. It was home to fierce horse-riding indians, the Guaicurú - described as the "Apache of South America". It was the flashpoint that triggered South America's bloodiest war, and was a backdrop for adventures of the real Indiana Jones. As with most of Brazil, the Pantanal was home to rich and diverse indigenous cultures. The Pantanal, then part of the large Brazilian Mato Grosso territory...
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Pantanal Escapes - Culture
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Vila Bela da Santíssima Trindade. The culture of the Pantanal is based predominantly around cattle ranching. Despite some inroads by mining and tourism, cattle ranching still comprises around 80% of the economy. The culture of the Pantanal is a product of this environment. The region's people are hardy and resourceful - adapting to the changing seasons and the aquatic landscape of the wet season. Video: Life of the Pantanal cowboys. Video: Carnaval in Corumbá. Video: Cavalhada in Poconé. Who would have g...
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Pantanal Escapes - Birds
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Vila Bela da Santíssima Trindade. Birdwatching provides visitors with an opportunity to see some of the Pantanal's most beautiful and most spectacular wildlife. With around 600 species in the Pantanal and surrounding area, you can be assured of variety. Ema / American Rhea. Chapada dos Guimarães. Banner: Toco Toucan (Shutterstock/Mircea Bezergheanu). Footer images: Tuiuiú, Turkey Vulture(.
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Pantanal Escapes - Cáceres Travel Guide and Information
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Vila Bela da Santíssima Trindade. The historic town of Cáceres is known as the "Princesinha do Paraguai", or the Princess of the Paraguay river. It annually hosts Brazil's (and probably the world's) biggest freshwater fishing competition - as well as beautifully restored old buildings. The surrounding district includes two ecological research stations, cave diving, and opportunities for extended fishing trips on Barco-Hotels in the middle of the Pantanal. Ouro negro da floresta. Things to See and Do.
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Pantanal Escapes - Activities
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Vila Bela da Santíssima Trindade. Activities in the Pantanal. Most Pantanal lodges and tours advertise a similar range of activities - although to varying degrees of success. This section gives you a quick overview about what to expect. Learn more about Pantanal Safaris. Learn more about Pantanal Fishing tours . Staying out on a cattle ranch is one of the best ways to experience the Pantanal and learn about pantaneiro culture. Many ranches have plentiful wildlife living alongside their cattle, as wel...
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Pantanal Escapes - Pantanal Wildlife
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Vila Bela da Santíssima Trindade. Abundant wildlife is the key reason why photographers, documentary makers, and tourists travel from across the globe for their own Pantanal experience. As one author notes: "The Pantanal is to the Americas what the Serengeti is to Africa". Chapada dos Guimarães. Banner image: Capybara, the world's largest rodent (Shutterstock/H. Damke). Footer images: Giant Otters, Giant Anteater, and Tuiuiú or Jabiru Stork (.
