Pantanal is an immense tropical wetlands located mainly in western Brazil's Mato Grosso do Sul state. Renowned for its wildlife, it's home to hundreds of species of birds, along with fauna like jaguars, caimans and capybaras. Summer rains flood the region, while the winter dry season creates plentiful lagoons. Eco-lodges provide access to canoeing, horseback riding and hiking trails.
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