Brazilian Pantanal

by Robinson, Alex

• ISBN13: 9781908206640
• ISBN10: 1908206640
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-09-04
• Publisher: Footprint Handbooks

Summary

Stay on a safari camp in the wild Jalapao Desert, experience the isolated culture of the Xavante people in Mato Grosso, spend a few days on a Jaguar reserve and explore the wildlife and plant-life in the lush Bonito region. Whether you plan to take the Transpantaneira Highway or cruise down the river by boat or canoe, Footprint focuswill help you pick the most rewarding places to explore in this fascinating tropical wetland. Jam-packed with information about this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, this guide also provides up-to-date recommendations on where to eat and sleep and how to get around this vibrant region. Featuring the best places to spot a tremendous array of wildlife from giant anteaters to Jaguars Up-to-date recommendations of great places to stay and eat Highlights map of the region plus detailed street maps where relevant Also includes additional information on Sao Paulo, the main arrival city for exploring this region Slim enough to fit in your pocket Packed with thoroughly researched information, Footprint focusBrazilian Pantanal will guide you around the world's largest freshwater wetland and show you some of the best places in the Americas for spotting wild animals and birds. The content of Footprint focusBrazilian Pantanal guide has been extracted from Footprint's Brazil Handbook.

Author Biography

Alex Robinson is a writer and photographer based in Brazil and the UK and has worked for numerous magazines, publishers and broadcasters, including Departures, Condé Nast, The Financial Times, Wanderlust, the Discovery Channel and the BBC.

Table of Contents

1) The Pantanal; 2) Mato Grosso do Sul and the Southern Pantanal; 3) Mato Grosso and the Northern Pantanal; 4) Sao Paulo