The Pousada do Rio Mutum - Pantanal Lodge, municipal district of Barão de Melgaço, regions of Mato Grosso´s Pantanal.

Pousada Rio Mutum Pantanal - Mato Grosso См. Фото-галерею

Its biodiversity includes over 650 different bird species, 262 fish species, 1,100 butterfly species, 80 species of mammals, 50 reptile species and more than 1,700 species of plants, thus making the Pantanal the place with the largest concentration of fauna of the Americas. Alligators, Capybaras, Brazilian otters, monkeys, blue macaws, macaws, herons, cormorants, ibises, curassows, parakeets, parrots, toucans, and wood ibises are an integrating part of the Pantanal landscape.

The Pousada do Rio Mutum - Pantanal Lodge is located in the municipal district of Barão de Melgaço, one of the most beautiful regions of Mato Grosso´s Pantanal.

In this ecological paradise the sound of the birds at dawn, the enchantment of the waters, the blue sky, the breathtaking sunset, horseback riding through the forests and wetlands, trails totally immersed in nature, flights of birds, Brazilian otters playing by the river, alligators enjoying the sun... will give you unique and unforgettable moments.

At the Pantanal one can clearly see the interdependency between men and nature.

It is a fragile region where wild life can be easily observed amidst a landscape of fields, forests, flooded areas and coppices. Even though the rhythm of drought and flooding periods have a great influence over life at the Pantanal, at the Pousada Mutum one can find, at any time of the year a great variety of landscapes with different ecosystems and a huge biodiversity.

With one of the world’s largest and most varied ecosystems, the Pantanal is an unique destination that pleases even the most demanding traveler.

There are approximately 9,000 species of birds identified in the entire world and Brazil is one of the countries with the largest number of species: more than 1,780 species recorded in its territory. In order to give bird lovers the opportunity to know more about this fascinating world and to help with the environmental education process and the development of observation tourism, which we consider to be an ecologically correct step in the path to sustainable development, this section is exclusively dedicated to the birds of the Pantanal, their admirers and scholars. The contents that will be made available in the future are a result of field studies by Fabiano F. de Oliveira.

The Pousada do Rio Mutum offers a structure for fishing with experienced pilots and safe boats. At the Pantanal fishing is only permitted during the months of March through October. From November to February fishing is forbidden due to the Piracema.

Choosing the best period for fishing depends on the volume of water accumulated in the Pantanal during the rain season.

DIRECTIONS The reference point for arrival at North Pantanal Norte is the city of Cuiabá, capital of the state of Mato Grosso. From Cuiabá airport to Pousada do Rio Mutum - Pantanal Lodge there is a 130 km distance, of which 50 km in highways and 80 km of dust roads. The trip takes 02h30min to 03h00min during drought periods; during flood periods it can take longer, depending on the conditions of the roads. Since the road is trans-Pantanal, one can enjoy the beautiful landscape and the various species of birds and small animals during the trip. There are two accesses to the Inn fro those arriving in private cars:

- Through the hills of São Vicente via BR 364, with an entrance at the roundabout Barão de Melgaço; - Through Santo Antonio de Leverger, Barão de Melgaço direction. The Inn has transfer services for this trip in vans with air-conditioning

For further information please call our office in Cuiabá. Tel: + 55 65 3052-7022 E-mail: pousadamutum@pousadamutum.com.br

Aside from the packages offered by Pousada do Rio Mutum - Pantanal Lodge, our receptive in Cuiabá also offers various options for individuals and groups with specific interests: • Pantanal, Chapada dos Guimarães and Amazônia (main ecosystems of Mato Grosso); • Bird watchers and ornithologists (including Amazônia, Pantanal and Chapada dos Guimarães); • Technical visits to rural properties (Rondonópolis, Primavera, Campo Verde and Lucas do Rio Verde). Pousada do Rio Mutum packages include: • Accommodations with all meals included; • Transfer to and from the Inn; • A guide specialized in the fauna and flora; • Activities according to the program. Packages do not include: • Drinks; • Bilingual guide; • Personal extras.

• Trails around the Pousada for fauna and flora observation; • Horseback riding through dense forests, crossing small rivers and flooded areas; • Canoe trips through the wetlands; • Departures at dawn in order to enjoy the sunrise and life in the Pantanal; • Departures at dawn in order to night active animals in the Pantanal; • Boat or Jeep Safaris and excursions covering over 50 km of total nature immersion in order to observe the local fauna and flora; • Visits to Cuiabá-Mirim, a river side community of fishermen at the Cuiabá river; • Motor boat trips through the bays and small rivers for observation of the fauna and flora, with stops to enjoy the sunset and the famous piranha fishing; • Photographic Safari through the Mutum River, with its rare and unique beauty.

Please contact us for further information. We will plan your trip according to your needs or availability. -----------------------------------------------------------------

The Pousada do Rio Mutum - Pantanal Lodge is located in the municipal district of Barão de Melgaço, one of the most beautiful regions of Mato Grosso´s Pantanal.

In this ecological paradise the sound of the birds at dawn, the enchantment of the waters, the blue sky, the breathtaking sunset, horseback riding through the forests and wetlands, trails totally immersed in nature, flights of birds, Brazilian otters playing by the river, alligators enjoying the sun... will give you unique and unforgettable moments.