The destinations of fresh water are ideal for those planning to celebrate the festive holiday season in style. The time is ripe for these trips because, due to summer rains in December and January, the sights of places like the Pantanal and Bonito are even more stunning.
The city of Bonito is a paradise of fresh water located in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul The crystalline waters of the rivers Prata, Formoso and Sucuri and the appreciation of underwater vegetation are the main attractions of the region. Mimosa Resort offers bathing in natural pools and waterfalls formed by the River Mimoso, and the Blue Lake Cave (Gruta do Lago Azul), a staircase of 300 steps that takes tourists for a dip in one of the planet’s natural monuments, some of the walks are a must.
Besides the natural beauty, another way to make the most of Bonito is doing some activities of adventure tourism. Among them, especially the tree climbing, cross-floats, hiking, biking, floating, diving, equestrian tourism and rappelling. The latter is practiced in Anhumas Abyss, one of the postcards of the city.
During the summer, the attractions of fresh water are also major characters in the region known as Pantanal Sul rains fill the rivers and flooded fields, transforming the landscape into a huge lagoon without borders. On this rainy season, navigate the rivers Negro, Paraguay and Aquidauana is the best way to meet the region’s flora and fauna. The activities of adventure tourism in the region offered are: hiking, canoeing, horseback riding, biking, wildlife watching and tourism in off-road 4×4 vehicles.
