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Araras Eco Lodge

Built in harmony with the environment without renouncing comfort, the Araras Eco Lodge is set in the preserved surroundings of the northern Pantanal - a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home of the hyacinth macaw.

Pantanal, Brazil
Araras Eco Lodge
  • Take the chance to stay at the heart of the largest continuous wetland in the world

  • The charming owners will welcome you into their rural home, taking great care of you and helping you get a feel for the local cultures and traditions

  • See an amazing array of wildlife in an area with a fantastic biodiversity, including 698 bird species

  • Relax by the pool after a day of exploring


The Pantanal is the largest contiguous wetland on the planet, declared a World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO,and is South America’s primary wildlife sanctuary. With a total area of approximately 150,000km² and located in the centre of the continent, the Pantanal is a biogeographic mixing bowl containing elements of the Amazon Forest, the Caatinga, the Brazilian Savannah, the Atlantic Rainforest and the Paraguayan Chaco. This fantastic biodiversity includes: 698 bird species, 80 mammals, 260 fish species and 50 reptiles.

The lodge has been built in sync with its surroundings, yet has not gone without modern comforts to ensure your wildlife adventure is not totally without some luxury. The lodge is built in the regional rustic style with the environment in mind, and has a beautiful deck where you can enjoy fresh fruit for breakfast looking over splendid views. The food is an exciting combination of fresh fish and meats from the Pantanal, along with organic salads and seasonal vegetables.

The lodge has a strong environmental focus, with various eco programmes on the go including water saving initiations and working toward reforesting large areas. The surrounding environment is at the heart of the lodge's functioning; they will educate you on local culture and the means by which they hope to preserve the fantastic wildlife there.

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Location

Pantanal, Brazil

Araras Pantanal Eco Lodge (latitude: South 16º30'42, 4 "and longitude: West 56º42'39, 4") is located in the North Pantanal, the main wildlife sanctuary in the South American continent.

132 km south of Cuiabá, capital of Mato Grosso, the lodge offers daily transfers from Cuiabá.


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