This is definitely the place to go for wildlife and nature lovers. The Pantanal region, one of the world's largest wetlands, has a rich and exuberant vegetation system, which spreads over 2300 square kilometers, half of which is in Brazil and the rest divided between Paraguay and Bolivia. The region lies an average 80 to 150 meters above sea level and during the rainy season, from December to March, over half, or 1400 square kilometers are submerged in water making land travel difficult. The region has over 230 species of fish, which can be easily observed during the dry season, when rivers are shallow. This is also the best time to observe animal and bird life, with over 1040 different species, as they flock around isolated pools to feed and drink. Fishing is allowed but hunting is not. The Pantanal is sparsely populated with few towns and only one main road, the Transpantaneira, which runs right through the area. There are a number of spots from which to set out into the Pantanal, of the better ones is Corumba, which is almost on the border with Bolivia and as well as being a good central location it has over 170 archeological sites surrounding it and has many boat tours into the heart of the Pantanal. Another option is the quieter town of Bonito which has its own attractions, including clear watered streams rich in colorful fish as well as many caves, waterfalls and other natural attractions.
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