If you truly love wildlife and were considering going to the Amazon in Brazil, I highly recommend you consider the Patanal as an alternative. It was the highlight of my trip to Brazil. The accommodations are basic but comfortable, and the food was simple and delicious.
I went during dry season when the Pink Trumpet trees were in Blossom. This has to be a bird lovers dream, and avid photographers paradise.
I had a vague understanding of the Pantanal before I went, however the reality of the abundance and size of the wildlife was remarkable to see in person. I was stunned to see birds bigger than humans, and the colours were magnificent. It seems like every thing is size large in the Pantanal, the birds, capybaras, piranahas, caiman, anacondas and my favorite the tapir that followed us for a morning sunrise excursion...where she became the ultimate Brazil experience of my life.
Brazil had never been on the top of my list of places to go to...however that has all changed and I would return in a heartbeat. I went to Foz do Iguacu, Rio, Buzios, Recife, Amazon, Sao Paolo and Pantanal. Brazil is such a diverse, culturally rich country with an abundance of history and wildlife.
If you go to Rio Mutum, go with an open mind, know the accomodations will be simple but enjoy the hospitality! This is the gateway for a true Brazilian Safari and one not to be missed.
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