Pantanal Matogrossense National Park
National Park Extensive wetland national park with exceptional biodiversity
A protected sector of Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands, Pantanal Matogrossense National Park features seasonal waterways, boat safaris and abundant birdlife. Tourists come for wildlife viewing-waterbirds, caimans and other wetland species-and guided excursions.
Pantanal Matogrossense National Park is a protected area in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso that preserves part of the Pantanal, one of the world’s largest tropical wetland systems. The park protects seasonal floodplains, rivers and mosaic habitats important for wetland biodiversity.
Visitors come to see dense wildlife populations that concentrate seasonally - notable groups include numerous waterbirds, caimans, capybaras and other wetland species, with occasional sightings of jaguars and other large mammals. Access is typically by boat or by dry-season tracks and lodges in the region.
The park was created to conserve representative Pantanal ecosystems and to maintain habitat connectivity across the broader floodplain landscape. Management focuses on balancing conservation with regulated visitation and research.
Geographically the park lies in central-west Brazil in Mato Grosso and is part of the Paraguay River basin within the Pantanal biome.
- Best time to visit: Seasonal flooding produces dramatic concentrations of wildlife; the dry season from roughly May to October is generally the best time for land-based wildlife viewing.
How to Get to Pantanal Matogrossense National Park #
The park is reached from regional hubs such as Campo Grande or Corumbá (for the northern Pantanal). Small regional flights and long-distance buses serve these cities; arrange local transfers with ecotour operators who provide transport into the park.
Tips for Visiting Pantanal Matogrossense National Park #
- Hire an experienced local guide - the Pantanal is vast and seasonal waterways change routes and wildlife visibility.
- Visit early morning or late afternoon boat safaris for the best wildlife sightings (giant anteaters, capybaras, caimans, jaguars seen rarely).
- Travel in the dry season for easier overland travel; wet season offers abundant birdlife and dramatic river scenery.
Best Time to Visit Pantanal Matogrossense National Park #
Both seasons offer different wildlife experiences: dry season for easier land access and concentration of animals; wet season for abundant aquatic habitats and nesting birds.
Weather & Climate near Pantanal Matogrossense National Park #
Pantanal Matogrossense National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in November) and warm winters (coldest in June). Temperatures range from 17°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1212 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (212 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (164 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 20 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).
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October
October is hot, feeling like 29°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (190 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
