4**** UESO farm, Pantanal & Chapada dos Guimaraes

Day 1: UESO farm
Transfer from Cuiabá to the UESO farm - possible day & night.

Day 2: Entering the Pantanal
Departure to Poconé, well known for its goldmining since Jesuit times. You can notice the topographic and vegetation change from the Cuiabá plain to the Pantanal plain. Stop for a small lunch. Continuation on the Transpantaneira (earth road) to pousada Piuval, your accommodation tonight. After some rest: horseriding, also for beginners (tame horses) towards some woodland to observe existing fauna, with good luck we can see some animals and birds like Capucino monkey, hyacinth macaw and agouti, amongst others which live in this area. For those who are still in good condition there is a possibility of jacaré spotlight focusing after dinner.

Day 3: Pantanal & Piranha fishing
In the morning boat tour on lake Piuval with piranha fishing and short walks in Piuval area. Return for lunch. With recovered energies our next destination is another distance on the Transpantaneira in the direction of Porto Jofre. Jacarés (cayman), Tuiuiús (Jaburús), egrets, amongst other animals and many birds is what we shall be able to observe. We shall go up a tower for a very beautiful panoramic view.

Day 4: Chapada dos Guimarães
Departure to Chapada dos Guimarães, passing through Cuiabá. You will see highland with lots of cliffs, numerous springs and crystal clear falls - the Geodesic center of South America. There is an aura of mysticism and legends about Chapada dos Guimarães that is an invitation to delight and imaginary journeys.

Day 5: Relax & Return
Breakfast, according to time of flight. Do some swimming pool, playing tennis, etc. before transfer back to Cuiabá.

Itineraries subject to change!

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