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Pousada do Rio Mutum

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Friendly, homely wildlife lodge with modest but cheerful rooms and a good range of excursions.

Friendly Pousada do Rio Mutum is a 3-hour drive from Cuiabá airport. Red-roofed chalets house modest but cosy and brightly decorated rooms with en suite facilities and mosquito screening. There is a swimming pool, shady patio and a large thatched restaurant serving hearty buffet meals, including a nightly chance to try soup made from piranhas freshly caught by guests during the day.

Thanks to its position at the point where the Rio Mutum merges with two lakes, there are frequent sightings of giant river otter from the lodge. The surroundings are quite thickly forested and support a rich variety of bird life; red and green macaws are seen in abundance. Capybaras graze nearby and after nightfall they appear en masse within the grounds.

Guides are well-informed, and excursions, which include kayaking on the river at sunrise, as well as nature walks and horse riding, are suitable for most ages and abilities.

Bartolome, Galápagos

What our clients say

  • We were surprised there was Wi-Fi available - this was an added bonus.  The staff were all excellent.

    SS, Teddington

  • "Accommodation at the Pousada do Rio Mutum was less comfortable than at the other hotels but I suspect that is in the nature of Pantanal”

    CR, Wandsworth

  • really good guides, never lost interest for a minute.

    GBA, Ripon

  • Excellent service, accommodating to all our needs, had everything we needed for our 5 day stay, food was delicious, wildlife viewing was fantastic.

    HH, Bristol

  • Fabulous location for birdlife and the river. Fantastic staff , esp. Anna , very friendly/helpful. Food excellent.

    JW, Island of Islay

  • We were delighted by the Rio Mutum, which I described as wildlife bootcamp - but in a good way.  We knew that there were to be some shared excursions included. but we had no idea that we would be offered activities both morning and afternoon (plus some mornings and evenings) of every day that we stayed there.  Everything was extremely well-organised and we saw some incredible wildlife as a result.  Excellent package.

    CE,Barnet
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