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Deep within the Brazilian Pantanal is an area of wetland where the concentration of jaguars are so high, and the chances of seeing them so good, that it has earned the nickname “Jaguarland”. And here, floating on the river within this jaguar epicentre, is one of the best accommodation options in the entire Pantanal – SouthWild’s Jaguar Flotel, and their luxurious Jaguar Suites.
Jaguars. The world’s third largest cat, after tigers and lions. Magnificent apex predators of the Americas. And one of the most impressive creatures on earth to see in their natural environment. Whilst always elusive, there is one place on earth where you can realistically expect to see jaguars – The Pantanal, in Brazil. Here is how to maximise your chances of seeing these majestic cats.
In this concluding post on SouthWild Pantanal Lodge, we delve into the real reason you should visit - the wildlife and the activities, starting first and foremost with the rare and unique opportunity to see ocelots in the wild…
We are visiting the northern Pantanal, in Brazil’s Mato Grosso state, considered by many to be the prime jaguar sighting destination in The Pantanal. And we are breaking our journey at one of the few hotels along the way – SouthWild Pantanal Lodge.
On our approach into Rio’s Santos Dumont airport our spectacular arrival route takes in views of Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, and the beautiful bays and beaches that have made Rio famous the world over. It is a stunning first impression, but one which is reinforced repeatedly over our coming days in Rio – this truly is one of the world’s most beautiful cities.
D.O.M. was first opened in 1999, and has been on the list of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants since 2006. Head Chef Alex Atala is credited with spearheading the emergence of Brazilian cuisine onto the world food stage over the last 20 years, exalting the use of traditional Brazilian ingredients and techniques in contemporary cooking.
Our Brazilian adventure begins - and to reach our target destinations, we are first travelling via the Countries biggest city, Sao Paulo. It is a bustling, gritty megacity of some 12 million people, known more for its traffic jams than its tourist attractions, but we are under no illusions – we are here for the food!
Boldly experimental, and passionate in its advocacy of local Chilean produce and little-known ingredients, Borago is certainly a dining experience!
After years of making multiple connections by the skin of our teeth, or, more disappointingly, overnighting in the nondescript airline-appointed transit hotel when being bumped onto the subsequent day’s flight, we have finally accepted this as a South American reality, and factored in a stress-alleviating overnight stay in Santiago on our inbound and outbound legs. We recommend you do the same, and here’s how best to spend your time…
