Bonito is a small town in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, 300 km from the capital Campo Grande.
Peaceful city, an incredible destination for those looking for contact with nature, outdoor activities and vacations in an isolated and peaceful destination.
Bonito has around 22,000 inhabitants, is an ecotourism destination in Brazil and has very different dynamics from other countries.
Local tourism is well organized and encourages the preservation of the region and all activities are accompanied by a tour guide.
Bonito is close to the Pantanal, it has transitional vegetation with Atlantic and Cerrado areas.
It is close to the Serra da Bodoquena, and about 135 km from Paraguay, which influences the customs and culture of the place.
What are the attractions of bonito?
Bonito got its name because in the past there was a farm called Rincão Bonito.
Incredible place to admire crystal-clear rivers, aquatic life, observe birds and other wild animals, visit caves and hike along nature.
You can enjoy the day in the calm waters of a resort, enjoy an invigorating bath in a waterfall or do activities with emotion, such as a Cross buoy, rappel descent or a zip line.
What is impressive about Bonito are the countless possibilities, its potential to always offer activities in nature and to be able to enjoy it in the most diverse ways, whether on dry land, from above, or in a river.
Tours in Bonito
Blue Lake Grotto
The Gruta do Lago Azul is the best known cave in Bonito, it has an impressive setting.
The cave is visited in the presence of a guide and to be known in its entirety requires a descent of 300 steps.
The scenery is really impressive, with ancient formations and incredible colored water.
Because of the 300 steps, the path is usually done at a slow pace, which makes the tour accessible to any age.
Anhumas Abyss
The Anhumas abyss is one of the most extreme activities in Bonito, a flooded cave that can only be accessed by abseiling.
Rappelling is necessary both to access the interior of the cave and to leave and in its lake it is possible to scuba dive, float or ride a boat.
São Miguel Caves
To access the Grutas de São Miguel it is necessary to take a small route suspended in the forest.
A super beautiful tour, carried out in an area surrounded by forest and although it is not as famous as the Gruta do Lago Azul, it is excellent for admiring the geological formations inside the cave.
Floating on the Sucuri River
Floating is an activity that can be done by people of all ages, you don’t even need to know how to swim, because you do the activity with a life jacket.
The Sucuri River is considered the most crystalline in Brazil, on this tour, in addition to observing the local fish, you can also observe the diverse flora.
In addition to floating on the Sucuri River, you can experience the Nascente Azul, Gruta do Mimoso, the Natural Aquarium, Rio Prata and others.
Bonito Waterfalls
With the most varied shapes and sizes, Bonito has dozens of waterfalls.
With its cold waters, they offer a delicious dip on a hot day.
The properties that offer waterfall tours the activity are made along a trail, with a stop for bathing in different waterfalls along the way.
Mouth of the Jaguar
The tour takes place on the banks of the Salobra River along a 4km route that passes through 8 waterfalls and different points for bathing.
But the real highlight is the Boca da Onça Waterfall and the Buraco de Macaco.
Because through a crack in the stone it is possible to admire the waterfall behind it. Incredible!
Serra da Bodoquena Waterfall, Mimosa Resort and Rio do Peixe
The Serra de Bodoquena Waterfall is about 70km from Bonito, the place has a trail with about 2500 meters passing through 8 waterfalls.
Estância Mimosa also has 7 waterfalls along its 2800-meter trail, including Rio do Peixe and Parque das Cachoeiras.
Resorts in Bonito
Bonito has several spas, the most economical of which is the municipal spa, which is close to the city center.
Other places that have a spa to spend the day are Praia da Figueira, Balneário do Sol, Eco Park Porto da Ilha and Nascente Azul.
Cross buoy
It is an activity in which visitors are taken along by the river’s flow through individual buoys.
The tour is beautiful, and is usually done in the company of very excited guides.
Rappel
It is an adventure activity offered at more than one property in Bonito.
Duck kayak
Similar to the Cross buoy, the duck kayak is made in rivers in the region, descending waterfalls with an inflatable kayak with capacity for two people.
zipline
Zipline is an optional activity, usually done as an addition to a property you visit to do another activity.
Tree climbing
It is an activity carried out under the trees, several meters above the ground, in which visitors are held by steel cables and must face various obstacles.
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