Pantanal Reserve

The Pantanal is a vast protected area covering parts of three states - Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil. Pantanu, when translated from Portuguese, means "swamp". But it's not really a swamp. Since this is not a plain, the water does not linger here, but flows further, irrigating the fertile land. Many ecotourists visit this area to admire wild animals and birds in their natural environment.

The road from Sao Paulo, in Brazil, to the city of Corumba takes 1200 kilometers. But the effort is worth it.

Immediately after arrival, you can see huge birds. For example, the Brazilian yabiru.

The wingspan of this bird is 2.6 meters. Some observers say that when the yabiru flaps its wings, the whistle of the wind is heard. After the end of the rainy season, the waters become shallow, and the birds are now free to fish. You can see herons and yabiru fishing right among the alligators. The crocodiles themselves do not mind hunting piranhas.

Visitors can stay at various ranches that also serve as hotels. Not infrequently, when setting off on a road by car, you can see a large anaconda lying in the dust on the road and see how quickly it crawls. In length, such a snake reaches nine meters. Due to such an intimidating view, tourists rarely manage to take a good photo. It's hard to do this with trembling hands.

Local pantanheiros perform the role of both farmers and shepherds at the same time. They can also arrange a short tour.

To move along the river, a rowboat is often used so as not to frighten away the birds with the noise of the engine.

Here you can watch jaguars and deer in their natural habitat. You can take an unusual photo - macaws peacefully regale themselves with chickens and pigs.
It is not surprising that many tourists come here to admire the nature and the variety of birds and animals.