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Destinations-Bonito

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Bonito is a small remote little town, increasingly known among Brazilians as an eco-tourism destination. The little town in itself has a relaxed atmosphere, plenty of little restaurants and cafés, but it is the spectacular surrounding that attracts the visitors. There are over 30 attractions in the area, varying from subterranean caves with lakes and stalactite formations to extreme adventure sports such as rappelling and rafting. The most famous and spectacular attractions are the snorkel excursions in the Rio Sucuri, Prata and Aquario, with waters as clear as in the Caribbean. The incredible clear waters spring from subterranean sources in a limestone base, which releases calcium carbonate into the water. This calcium carbonate has a strong purifying effect, resulting in natural aquariums surrounded by lush forest. This is truly an amazing place. Due to its relatively close proximity to the Pantanal (approximately 5 hours on unpaved roads), many visitors combine Bonito with a visit to the Pantanal.

ACCESS ROUTES
Bonito is accessible by road only, approximately 5 hours drive on a paved road from Campo Grande (the Mato Grosso do Sul´s State capital and airport). There are unpaved roads to the BR-262, the national highway connecting Corumba and Campo Grande, crossing through the Pantanal. Local transport: The long-distance bus station is 5 taxi minutes from the central area. Transport in Bonito and to its surroundings with taxis and 'moto-taxis'.
ACCOMMODATION
Hotels and pousadas have been flourishing in Bonito over the last years, there are still many new developments planned for the coming years. Good tourist class hotels and hostels are abundant as are some good 4-star options.
WHEN TO GO
Temperatures in summer (December to March) easily rise over 40 C , summer is also the season with most rain. Despite these climatic disadvantages all sites can be visited in summertime However, these are the busiest months with Brazilian holidaymakers (end of December to the end of carnival), so hotels can be rather full. Access to some of the most interesting attractions is limited, as there is a daily limit imposed upon the number of visitors permitted entrance. During Brazilian holidays, the most popular excursions need to be booked far in advance to guarantee access. Another month to be avoided if possible is July, again due to Brazilian (winter-) holidays. Prices tend to increase considerably.
HOW LONG
In theory, the most spectacular excursions (snorkeling in one of the crystal clear rivers and a visit to the Gruta Azul) can be done in one day. However, we advise to spend a minimum of two days. First of all to be able to see a little more and secondly, a short stay would not compensate for the rather long drive to Bonito.

Excursions

Please note that excursions in Bonito are in principle without transport, as Brazilians tend to come with their own car. Our excursions are all with transport included.

Gruta do Lago Azul:

Gruta do Lago Azul

Gruta do Lago Azul, literally translates as the "Cave of the Blue Lake". During this excursion you will descend app. 100m in an half open cave where we will have a look at the stalactite formations and the spectacular blue color of the sun rays reflecting in the lake.

Included: Transport, professional bilingual tour guide.
Time: 1.5 hours.
Type: this excursion can be booked as a private or a group service.
Distance from Bonito: app. 20 km

Rio da Plata:

You will go to a huge fazenda (farm) with some virgin rainforest intact and to the source of the Prata River, a crystal clear river with exuberant sub aquatic life. This tour includes a short trek through the forest, upstream till the source of the river. Here we will put on our masks and let the flow of the river bring us downstream. Generally, lunch is included in the tour.

Rio da Plata

Included: Transport, snorkels, masks, wetsuit, professional bilingual tour guide.
Time: 3.5 hours.
Type: this excursion can only be booked as a group service. Masks and wetsuits will be provided. No sunscreen allowed, as its chemical substances can have negative effects on the fragile water ecosystem. Shower is obligatory before entering the river.
Distance from Bonito: app. 54 km.

Rio Sucuri:

This is one of the most spectacular clear water rivers and its waters are compared to the Caribbean. During this tour, you will snorkel downstream in the upper part of the Sucuri River, swimming in the middle of schools of fish.

Rio Sucuri

Included: Snorkel, mask, wetsuit, English guide, transport.
Time: 1.5 hours.
Type: this excursion can only be booked as group service. Masks and wetsuits will be provided. No sunscreen allowed, as its chemical substances can have negative affects on the fragile water ecosystem. Shower is obligatory before entering the river.
Distance from Bonito: app. 25 km.

Aquário Natural:

Aquário Natural is located on a fazenda and is a beautiful natural spring where one can swim among 30 different varieties of fish. During this excursion, you will start with a short walk upstream through lush forest. At the start of the river we will put on our masks and wetsuits and let the flow bring us 1 km downstream, till the meeting of three rivers. At the end of the tour, there are possibilities to ride on a rope from an edge into the water and practice your skill on a huge water trampoline. On the fazenda is a small zoo with many local animal species from the forest.

Aquario Natural

Included: Transport, English guide, snorkel, mask, wet suite.
Time: 3 hours.
Type: this excursion can only be booked as group service. Masks and wetsuits will be provided. No sunscreen allowed, as its chemical substances can have negative affects on the fragile water ecosystem. Shower is obligatory before entering the river.
Distance from Bonito: app. 7 km

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