The Pantanal
The Jaguar Wetlands
The planet's largest wetland — your best chance to see a wild jaguar.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why The Pantanal.
The world's largest tropical wetland.
The best place on Earth to spot wild jaguars.
Caimans, capybaras, giant otters, and macaws.
Boat safaris on jungle rivers.
Ranch stays (pousadas) deep in the wild.
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The Pantanal is South America's safari secret — a vast wetland teeming with jaguars, caimans, and giant otters. For sheer wildlife, it beats the Amazon hands down.
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Safety Overview
The Pantanal
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
If It’s Safe Travel… Travel Well.
Before You Travel
Five minutes of preparation means your whole group has emergency numbers, hospitals and your GPS location available offline — no WiFi needed when it matters most.
Traveling to The Pantanal with a pet?
🇧🇷 Brazil has specific entry rules — microchip, rabies, permits and more. See exactly what your pet needs before you book.
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