Amazon Rainforest
A vast natural wonder visible from space, the Amazon Delta needs no introduction. Shared by eight countries, Brazil claims the lion’s share and contains pockets so remote they’ve never been explored.
The Pantanal is the world's largest tropical wetland and an area of incredible biodiversity that shelters some of the most extraordinary wildlife on Earth.
Brazil claims roughly 30 percent of this 69,112-square-mile ecosystem, and what it offers is unlike anywhere else: this is one of the best places in the world to spot a jaguar in the wild, alongside giant river otters, giant anteaters, anacondas, capybaras, hyacinth macaws, and much more. If the Amazon is Brazil's most famous wilderness, the Pantanal is its best-kept secret.
The best time to visit the Pantanal
The world’s largest tropical wetland and flooded grassland, the Pantanal of southwestern Brazil has a long rainy season which generally lasts from November through April (late spring, summer, and early fall.) Although this time of year boasts the most lush flora and good migratory birdwatching, we don’t recommend it.
We advise travelers to plan a Pantanal safari between May and October. Spanning late fall, winter, and early spring, the region’s dry season offers tolerable temperatures, fair weather, and the best wildlife viewing at a time when animals are drawn to water holes. Although July, August, and September is peak season, the ecosystem spans more than 42 million acres, so we can find you plenty of room to roam, crowd-free.
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Other areas to explore
A visit to the Pantanal puts you within easy reach of many other beautiful and fascinating parts of South America.
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A braid of 250 waterfalls plummeting over towering basalt cliffs, Iguazú Falls is one of South America’s most breathtaking natural landmarks.
Buenos Aires
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Atacama Desert
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Why book with Extraordinary Journeys?
We go deep
We value depth over breadth. While we have broadened our map, our intimate expertise runs deep—from understanding each locale's hidden rhythms to cultivating relationships with exceptional guides.
We keep it honest
Seasoned travelers know that places change, authentic experiences migrate. We'll listen to your hopes and passions, but push back when we know something will better resonate with you.
We’ve got it covered
Traveling to wild places asks something of us— a quality of attention and presence. From behind-the-scenes logistics to bespoke culinary experiences, our team has thought of everything.
We know it’s personal
There will undoubtedly be extraordinary unscripted moments: hippos emerging at sunset, the impossible blue of Arctic ice. We know that meaningful memories often live in personalized details.
We go deep
We value depth over breadth. While we have broadened our map, our intimate expertise runs deep—from understanding each locale's hidden rhythms to cultivating relationships with exceptional guides.
We keep it honest
Seasoned travelers know that places change, authentic experiences migrate. We'll listen to your hopes and passions, but push back when we know something will better resonate with you.
We’ve got it covered
Traveling to wild places asks something of us— a quality of attention and presence. From behind-the-scenes logistics to bespoke culinary experiences, our team has thought of everything.
We know it’s personal
There will undoubtedly be extraordinary unscripted moments: hippos emerging at sunset, the impossible blue of Arctic ice. We know that meaningful memories often live in personalized details.