Enjoying photo safaris and relaxing in the pool with a swim-up bar are activities guests love at Araras Pantanal Eco Lodge ADDRESS Km 32 da Estrada Parque Transpantaneira, Poconé (MT). RESERVATIONS www.araraslodge.com.br @araraspantanalecolodge reservas@araraslodge.com.br (65) 3682-2800 e (65) 99983-8027. open-air zoo. Around the lodge, rheas, anteaters, monkeys, foxes, and macaws wander freely. The lodge’s routine begins very early in the morning, when the sky still glows with the reddish hues of dawn. It’s a truly special time, when the symphony of birds and great flocks take flight. Breakfast is served at 6 a.m. on an open veranda with a thatched roof. By 7 a.m., everyone is ready to head out for the day’s excursion—usually a photo safari in pickup trucks equipped with open-air seating, in the style of African safaris. The guides accompanying the groups are bilingual naturalists with extensive experience in the Pantanal, skilled at identifying species and their behaviors. In the afternoon, another excursion is scheduled, which may include a walk, horseback ride, or a kayak tour along the river. Next to the lodge, a wooden boardwalk stretches 800 meters through flooded fields and forest—with the chance to spot troops of monkeys from the three main species—and leads to a magnificent 21-meter-high metal tower. From the top, visitors can take in the vastness of the Pantanal and its breathtaking sunset. A beach-style pool—with water treated by ozone and UV, a hydromassage area, and a swim-up bar fully integrated into its surroundings—along with a bar and an excellent restaurant, complete the facilities. The Visit the website outstanding regional cuisine is prepared with fresh local ingredients, including organic vegetables, seasonal fruits, and fish and beef from the Pantanal. At night, the adventure continues with a safari that adds an extra ingredient: suspense. It’s carried out using powerful spotlights to observe nocturnal animals such as tapirs, collared anteaters, and ocelots, among many others. For those staying more than four nights, there’s also the optional opportunity to join a river safari in search of the jaguar, in the Porto Jofre region. Premium Category Room PHOTOS: MARCELO ISOLA
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