Refugio Caiman
Refugio Caiman is a top quality first class ecolodge in the Pantanal wetlands of Brazil.
It’s always been one of the best ecolodges to stay in the Pantanal, with a prestigious reputation, excellent facilities and much admired service. The Refugio Caiman is now even better.
The beautiful Pantanal itself, an enormous wetland throbbing with wildlife, is an attraction in itself: in addition to clouds of soaring birds from egrets to parakeets, lumbering cabybara blocking the tracks, abundant caiman dozing on the riverbanks and giant tuyuyu (stork) nesting in the flowering trees, giant anteater and howler monkey are spotted on a regular basis.
You can be a spectator to this wildlife theatre at this ecolodge, where guests enjoy a high standard of comfort whilst surrounded by marshes, lagoons and pastures. Customised meals, top quality guides and swimming pools to cool off in enhance your experience.
The enterprising lodge is well known for its conservation work with macaws and jaguars (up to 70 live on the estate; jaguar-tracking activities can be pre-booked there). Although sightings of jaguar are not assured, over the last decade Refugio Caiman has become one of the best places in Brazil to catch a glimpse of them. We recommend booking well in advance.
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97% of our clients rated their experience with us as Excellent or Good.
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Our specialists have been expertly crafting award-winning tailor-made holidays to Latin America for 40 years. We would be delighted to create a truly personalised trip which perfectly matches your wishes and requirements.
Mary Anne Nelson - Travel Consultant
Born in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, Mary’s insider knowledge and dry sense of humour make her a highly valued member of the Tailor-made team.
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