Gourmet products local specialties and wines Mato Grosso & Pantanal

Poconé being the last town before the Pantanal, those arriving with a rental car and without guide can buy food and drink in this supermarket, a little before the city exit. In the shop, you can find the hats, the rain caps. The reckless can perfect their range of pantaneiro (think of the repellent, long sleeves, soothing creams if mosquitoes are too voracious)… After that, we leave the "civilization" (or between you, it is up to you to see).

Ice cream lovers won't want to miss a stop at this Brazilian ice cream parlour, which makes artisanal Italian-style ice creams! Made with natural, creative products... A real treat. You'll find both classic flavors and more original ones, renewed according to seasonal produce (gelato is milk-based, sorbetto water-based). Some flavors are even alcoholic, like pineapple, coconut and vodka ice cream, or Champagne, mango and chantilly. This artisan won a national award in 2018. A pretty little courtyard for tasting.

Acai is an Amazonian fruit with well-known energizing properties. Since our discovery, in 2014, in this small friendly bar entirely dedicated to acai, where you can have an excellent acai juice before spreading out in the evenings of Cuiabà. The young proprietor's ethic is to promote the best products and welcome his guests. The atmosphere is relaxed, with students from nearby schools banging away and young executives enjoying the calm of the place. A little place we love. Two other addresses in town.

Tokyo Dome is a popular lanchonete in the Mercado Municipal. Contrary to what its name might suggest, this little stall does not sell Japanese specialties. In this pleasant public market, this small restaurant sells delicious pastéis (salted fritters) with meat, cod, mozzarella, caiman, sweet and sour and other types of "salgados" as well as excellent fruit juices. The number of visitors is enough to explain the interest of the place. Try the pastel "rucula, dried tomato and mozzarella". A pleasant place.