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    Brazilian Pantanal?

    Here is a very short document about some species of butterflies from the Brazilian Savanna (in Portuguese): http://www.icmbio.gov.br/portal/images/stories/comunicacao/publicacoes/Guia_de_Identificacao_de_Borboletas_Cerrado_versao_final.pdf I didn't find much about moths... It seems very...
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    Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park (Midwest Brazil)

    If someone is willing to visit this zone, there are really nice activities to do: -The Mount Saint Jerome, the highest peak of the Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park; -The City of Stone, where you can see a serie of huge sandstone cliffs; -The waterfalls circuit, a hike that includes a...
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    Pantanal by my own

    I would mention the Pouso Alegre lodge as well, where, in addition to hyacinth macaws, you can have the chance to spot toco toucans, chestnut-eared aracari and crested oropendolas early in the morning. :t:
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    Pantanal easy independent itinerary

    I can understand your concern with Cuiaba. I used to find the murder rate in this city frightening a couple of years ago. But honestly, I live in Cuiaba for more than a year and absolutely nothing happened to me ( I am French). People in Cuiaba are friendly and if you have some time to spend...
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    Pantanal easy independent itinerary

    I wasn't sure if it was a real fact, but it's very interesting to learn about it. I agree with what you said: in North Pantanal, you have to know the lodges, and you need a good guide to find anteaters.
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    Pantanal easy independent itinerary

    Hello Cassowary, To visit this zone, the typical route is to drive down the Transpantaneira Park Road, that is easily reachable from the city of Cuiaba. On the Transpantaneira Park Road, I highly recommend the Pouso Alegre Lodge, where is concentrated almost half of the biodiversity of the...
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    Itinerary for a 23 days trip starting in Sao Paulo...

    An other great place to visit in Mato Grosso is Alta Floresta. There, the Cristalino lodge offers top-notch birding opportunities. But if you combine the Pantanal and the Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park, I'd say it's already great. Plus, it's very convenient because these two places are...
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    Hello from Brazil

    Thank you so much everyone for this warm welcome! All the best!
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    Hello from Brazil

    Hello everyone! Glad to be part of this wonderful forum! I live in Midwest Brazil, in the state of Mato Grosso. My interest in wildlife photography started last year, when I visited the Pantanal and the Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park. I am looking forward to learning more about...
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    Brazil! Advice needed!

    If you're planning to go to Cuiaba, I would recommend you to combine the Pantanal (1h30 minutes from the town) and the Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park (1h from the town), where you can enjoy great hking and birding opportunities.
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