Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul
Built on the site of a Bororo burial ground, this superb museum is divided into two parts. One is a collection of over 10,000 insects and stuffed flora…
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Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul
Mato Grosso was once Brazil’s wild west, a land known only to indigenous hunters, poachers, gold seekers and naturalists. Today, some of Brazil’s most photogenic wildlife and incredible scenery make it a prime destination for ecotourists and anglers.
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On the waterfront, this partially interactive museum tells the story of the formation of the Pantanal and 10,000 years of human habitation in the region…
Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul
The impressive Véu de Noiva, an 86m free-falling waterfall, provides the park’s characteristic postcard moment. A small trail leads to the lookout,…
Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul
Corumbá's riverside is a charming locale with colorful historic facades opposite bobbing boats, some of which are waiting to take you out on a boisterous…
Museu Rondon de Etnologia e Arqueologia
Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul
The small Museu Rondon has exhibits on indigenous culture and is well worth a visit to check out the ornate headdresses and weaponry. The museum is…
Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul
Located some 80km downriver from Corumbá along Rio Paraguai, this large fort was built in 1775 to repel invaders from Paraguay, which it failed to do…
Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul
Originally slated for completion in 2014, this ambitious aquarium and research center was still in development in 2018. You will either find a hugely…
Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul
The mirante (lookout), marked with a modest concrete square, is the geographic center of South America. While the monument is underwhelming, the views are…
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