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Place in Center-West, Brazil
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Bonito is a city nestled on the Pantanal region of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. The city is of little note, but the surrounding region is known for spectacular clearwater river snorkeling, overall natural beauty and lush fauna & flora, and it is often regarded as a model case of sustainable tourism in Brazil.
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A big cave (100 m deep) with a lake at the bottom of an incredible blue colour. Approximately 20 km from the city.
huge sinkhole (diameter 500 m) about an hour's drive south of Bonito populated by some 60-70 pairs of macaws, though sometimes you'll see only a few - best in early morning and late afternoon; one can also observe armadillos, anteaters and falcons. Visit may need to be scheduled in advance. Open-toe shoes prohibited.
Snorkel in the "Silver River". Amazing underwater landscapes and fishes.
Similar to Rio da Prata; more beautiful landscape, less fish
Rent bikes in the town center and go with the locals to sunbathe, play volleyball and swim in a river with a lot of fish.
Saida para Bodoquena, MS-178. Double rooms: R$70/90
Centro. Double rooms: R$62-100
Behind the camping there is a small track of 200 meters to the Rio Formosa, where you can snorkel if you have your own equipment, or just take a bath next to the gorgeous waterfall in the crystal clear water.
Nice hostel, you can prepare most of your excursions from here.
Australian/Brazilian owners - English speaking. Tour agency in the Pousada to book your tours and transport around Bonito.
Very nice lodge, with friendly atmosphere, close to the city center. The lodge is built around a court yard, where breakfast is offered. They are also very helpful when organizing transportation.
Double rooms: R$100/125
Rua Cel. Pilad Rebuá, 679 Vila Donária.
r. 24 de Fevereiro- 1985, Centro.
Rodovia Bonito/Três Morros Km 0 Cx. Pos. 36.
Rod. Bonito/Guia Lopes da Laguna, Km 01.
Rodovia Bonito/Três Morros Km 01.
Anastácio (correspondência) - Vila Flôr - Rodovia Anastácio/Bonito Km 53.
Rua Luiz da Costa Leite, 2085 - Centro.
Centro.
Centro.
Vila Donária.
Centro, R$80 and R$55
Viva Bonito
Tourist agency, provides information and organises tours.
By bus
From Campo Grande, bus company Cruzeiro do Sul runs four services a day, departing the bus station at 08:00, 09:00, 13:00 and 16:00 (no 08:00 bus on Sunday). The trip lasts about 5 hours, R$65.
The town is small and walkable. However, most attractions are out in the countryside, usually accessible only by dirt roads.
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