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Caiman Ecological Refuge
At a Glance
- Excellent service, great ecotourism options
Pros
- Few English-speaking guides, long distance from airport
Cons
Caiman Ecological Refuge Review
This 100,000-plus-acre ranch pioneered the concept of ecotourism in the Pantanal. Part of the working ranch is a 10,000-acre private nature preserve. Lodges are spread out over the property. The main lodge has the longest list of amenities. The smaller lodges—Baiazinha, on the shores of a small lake, and Cordilheira, built on stilts next to a forest—provide close contact with Pantanal wonders. Guests can enjoy activities such as horseback rides through the wetlands, bird-watching tours, photo safaris, and canoe trips on the refuge's vast holdings.
- Address: Estância Caiman, S/N, 146 mi (235 km) west of Campo Grande, Zona Rural, Miranda, 79380-000
- Phone: 67/3242-1450
- Website: www.caiman.com.br
- Location: Miranda
Contact Information
- 25 rooms.
- Rate includes all meals.
- Credit cards accepted.
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