Travel and transport agencies Mato Grosso & Pantanal

For more than 15 years now, it is clear that this tourist agency has been able to impose itself by the quality of its work in the Bonito area. This agency, run by the gaucho couple Fabio Weber and his wife, offers excursions in the area of Bonito, through the Pantanal, but also more widely in all Brazil. Very competent and serious as well as friendly, it is the insurance of an excellent organization of your stay in Bonito and beyond. Good value for money. Highly recommended.

The Pantanal Ecotrips agency, founded more than 15 years ago, has become known for its seriousness and the quality of its services. The director, Ronaldo Mendoza, is a strong man, English and Spanish guide-interpreter. He organizes your excursions in the Pantanal and in Bonito. Serious and competent, he works with quality fazendas and specialized guides, at very affordable rates. He can compose your tours according to your specific expectations and for small groups. Serious and recommended structure.

Serious agency of Corumba that works ethically and eco-responsible. Indian Guides. The Agency organizes tours in the Pantanal and Bonito of 2, 3,4 days and more for individual, groups or families.

The Bonito rodoviaria connects the small town with the region's two major cities, the Mato Grosso do Sul state capital Campo Grande and Corumbà, the major city of the Southern Pantanal.

Campo Grande. Around 4 buses a day in both directions (only 2 on Sundays). From 101 R$. 4 to 5 hours travel time. Company: Cruzeiro do Sul. From Campo Grande, you can take the bus or plane to the country's major cities.

Corumbá. 1 bus a day except Sundays. Approx. R$146. Approx. 5 hours 30 mins. Company: Cruzeiro do Sul.

Nine new computers are at your disposal at competitive prices ($ 5 per hour and possibility of packages). Venilton will welcome you from 8 a. m. to 21 noon and from 14 p. m. to 30 p. m.

It would ensure regular transport of passengers, (a ship every 15 days), on the Rio Paraguay to Asunción.

Connections to Corumbá (7 hours, approx. R$ 123, about ten buses a day), Cuiabá (13 hours, from R$ 135, numerous daily connections), Ponta Pora (5 hours, approx. R$ 90, less than 10 buses a day), Goiania (16 hours, from R$ 298, approx. 6 buses a day), Bonito (6 hours, R$ 100, approx. 4 buses a day). For São Paulo, from R$ 228 and for Rio de Janeiro around R$ 400. For bus timetables, visit www.buscaonibus.com.br.

The international airport of Corumbà is located 4 kilometers from the center of the city and also 4 kilometers from the bus station. There are a few flights to Bolivia with Bolivian companies, but it is cheaper to fly from Puerto Suarez, on the Bolivian side of the border. From Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, there is more air travel and it is cheaper than from Brazil. You can get there by taxi or bus by taking the popular line 409 from the city center. For the cities, go to the airport of Campo Grande.

National rental agency located at the airport and open every day, convenient. Competitive prices. Unidas is a rental company very present in the whole country. It is always necessary to be vigilant on the state of the vehicle at the time of the inventory of fixtures to avoid any litigation at the time of the restitution of the vehicle, whatever the company of hiring. During the rainy season, it is necessary to avoid venturing with sedans on the dirt roads of the Pantanal. Care should be taken when travelling at night. Animals outside the cities and security problems.

The buses that take turns at the rodoviaria allow connections within the state and with the country's metropolises. Among the destinations:

Poconé/Northern Pantanal. Company: TUT. Duration: about 3 hours. Less than 10 buses/day.

Campo Grande. Several companies, including Andorinha, Eucatur, Motta, Nova Integração and Viação São Luiz. Duration: 12/13 hours. Many daily departures.

Chapada dos Guimarães. Company : Viação Rubi. Duration: about 1h30. About ten buses/day.

Brasília. Companies: Expresso São Luiz, Andorinha or Eucatur. Duration: about 20 hours. Less than 10 buses/day.

This is the oldest agency, run by the children of Jorge Belfort. It offers varied and complete programs (transfers from your hotel, visits, catering) in the whole region, on foot or on horseback, or by rafting. The experienced guides will help you appreciate the beauty and fragility of these ecosystems.

If you don't want to go through an agency, you can also visit the park by car. Some sites are quite easy to access; for others, it is less obvious. Moreover, some sites can only be visited with a guide.

At the airport: ATMs, luggage storage, lanchonetes, car rental, post office and exchange office (MVI Agência de Viagens e Turismo) open daily.

Bus access to/from downtown Varzea Grande and Cuiaba:

Line 024. Airport-Port-Port and Cuiaba-Pantanal Shopping center

Bus route 55. Airport-Port-Port and Cuiaba-Shopping 3 Americas.

Cab access : R$45 to R$55 per trip to/from downtown Cuiaba.

Gol, LATAM, Azul and Avianca are the airlines serving Cuiabá.

You can download the Taxi Bandeirantes app to order them. This company has been present in Cuiabà for a long time. We remind you of the instructions to follow when using a taxi. You must call them from the pousada or the restaurant or take them at the head of the station. Do not hail them on the street. The taxi driver must start his meter at the beginning of the journey (day, night and possibly holiday rates) unless you negotiate a fixed price directly with him. The rates are generally correct.

The airport of Campo Grande connects this large agricultural city to the rest of the country. Domestic flights arrive from the main cities in the south of Brazil (Rio, São Paulo mainly) or from Cuiabá in the north. There are many flights between Campo Grande and the federal capital Brasilia. There is a tourist information center, ATMs and a bank on site. Airline companies: Azul, Gool, LATAM and Avianca. Taxi to the airport, R$ 50 to R$ 60 depending on the time. Bus to downtown.

This agency offers (with online booking) transfers from/to Campo Grande airport, directly to Bonito, at a competitive price compared to the bus, especially considering that the airport and the bus station are 11 km apart and must be covered by taxi. This is a serious alternative for very early or late departures. It should be remembered that there are more flights to the major cities in Brazil from Campo Grande, and that air links between Bonito and Campo Grande are expensive.

It is a local agency integrated in the pousada of the same name that organizes tours and excursions to the natural pools and other wonders of Nobles. They charge official prices (not overcharged). Responsive and professional team with a proven track record. The pousada offers suites decorated with typical local handicrafts. They can comfortably accommodate up to 4 people. It has a parking lot and free wi-fi. The complex is in the heart of a pleasant environment surrounded by a wooded garden.

The main local bus company that serves the most remote areas as well as the big cities. For decades, Verdes Transportes buses have connected Cuiabá, the capital of Mato Grosso, with many cities in the north, west and east of Mato Grosso, southern Pará, São Paulo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Goiás and the Federal District. More than 150,000 are transported per month. The company claims to be committed to an environmentally friendly approach. The website is very good for consulting prices and schedules.

Founded by Alberto in 2001, this reputable agency specializes in the Pantanal and offers a variety of tours in the Chapadas dos Guimaraes mountains, but also in the other magnificent sites of Mato Grosso (Transpantaneira, Nobres and Serra do Roncador...). Tours including boats, 4x4 and trekking. The activities are diverse: 5 to 8 days walks, jaguar observation. All activities are done with respect for the environment and with the maximum integration of the local communities in the project.

Bonito airport is a small regional airport. Departing from or arriving at Bonito airport is easy, as the small airport is very close to the city. More and more people prefer to land at Campo Grande airport and come by bus or car.

Flights Bonito-Campo Grande and Campo Grande-Bonito : Regular flights operated by Azul from Campo Grande, every Wednesday and Sunday. Then take a cab to downtown Bonito (about R$60) or the bus to the bus station.

An internet café next to the Mistura restaurant.