Panorâmico Houseboat

Houseboat or hotel? Which is best?

Houseboat or hotel in Porto Jofre — which is better? This is one of the most common questions we receive when planning a jaguar safari in the Pantanal. Both options offer excellent comfort, high-quality food, professional guides, and modern boats, but they provide slightly different experiences. In this post, we compare location, comfort, meals, and daily jaguar outings to help you decide which accommodation best fits your travel style and photography goals.

New Brazil visa regulations

Starting April 10, 2025, travelers from the United States, Canada, and Australia will once again need a visa to enter Brazil for tourism or business purposes.
Tropical diseases in Brazil

Tropical Diseases in Brazil – a quick guide for travelers

On this post we provide an overview of health considerations to ensure your trip to Brazil is safe and enjoyable.
Guarulhos Airport

São Paulo GRU Airport – all you need to know

A lot of people arriving in São Paulo's GRU Airport has questions on where to go, which terminal to use, etc. Here are some information that may help you:

Pantanal fires: 2024 update

Updated information and insights on fires in the Pantanal in 2024. A lot is being said on the media about the fires, check our opinions here.

Pantanal fires, an update and some insights

The Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetland area, has recently faced a series of wildfires that have captured global attention. While these fires are undoubtedly a cause for concern, it's crucial to understand that they are not uncommon in this vast and diverse ecosystem.
Brazil Tourist Visa requirements

New Brazilian Tourist Visa Regulations – Updated

Unfortunately the new Brazilian government has decided to return with the demand for a tourist visa for citizens from the USA, Canada, Australia and Japan. This requirement takes effect from October 1st 2023.

What photo equipment to bring to the Pantanal?

Checklist of recommended photography gear to bring to a trip to the Pantanal. Bringing the right equipment is of fundamental importance for the success of the trip, while also considering weight and volume limitations.

Patagonia Clothing Checklist

What to wear for a Patagonia trip? What's the clothing checklist for a trip to Torres del Paine? On this post I will cover the best clothing checklist for our Puma trips during all times of the year.

Pantanal Clothing Checklist

One of the main doubts of my first-time clients for a trip to the Pantanal is which clothes to bring. Most bring a whole lot more than what is needed, and a lot of things just go completely unused during the trip, just making up weight on your luggage. So this blog post brings a checklist of what I recommend.