São Lourenço River
Located in the heart of the Pantanal region, this river has pacus, pintados and cacharas (all fresh-water fish). Dorado fishing with artificial bait is very productive, especially among the tree branches touching the water. It is advisable to hire a guide who knows the less frequented spots. The best time for fishing is from July to November.

Paraguay River
The Paraguay River is the Pantanal’s backbone. It cuts through the region from North to South. The Miranda, Aquidauna, Taquari and Cuiabá rivers flow into the Paraguay River. From October to April, the high waters reveal enormous lakes, bays, river branches and outlets.


In Corumbá

House of the Sculptor
At the Izulina Xavier Art Centre artifacts crafted in stone and concrete powder, ceramic and wood engraving are displayed. It is open from 8 am to 5 pm, during weekdays.

Our Lady of Candelária Church
This church, inaugurated with a formal ceremony in 1877,and located facing the Praça da República, has a coat of arms from the Portuguese Crown on its altar.

Maria Auxiliadora Sanctuary
There is a hardwood sculpture from the 1950s in the sanctuary made by the plastic artist Burgoso – Pablo Picasso’s friend. Burgoso lived in Corumbá and left several art works in wood and plaster. The Sanctuary is located on Rua Dom Aquino Correia and is open from 1 pm to 8 pm.

House of the Pale-Legged Ovenbird
It was created as an incentive to ceramic art. Its artists are children and adolescents who sculpt Pantanal plants and animals in clay.

Health Well
Near the House of the Pale-Legged Ovenbird there is a spring of cold, crystal-clear water. One can admire the stone bed where it is formed. Some people believe its water is medicinal. It has a gateway that opens to the Park, and it was inaugurated in June, 2003.

Artisan’s Centre
In this building, which used to be a public jail until the 70s, the tourist will find articles in leather, wood and ceramics made by local artists, in addition to indigenous arts and crafts. There are also delicious homemade liqueurs. There is no report on how long ago this ancient building was constructed, only of its remodelling in 1893. The centre was founded in 1975 and the cells were made into stores or small workshops.


Republic Square
This spot, which was the setting for the final battle staged to retake Corumbá in 1867, boasts a marble obelisk honouring the Paraguay War heroes.

Luiz de Albuquerque Institute
In the museum, one will find stuffed animals, articles from several local indigenous tribes, classes in plastic arts and arts and crafts in leather and clay, utensils used on centennial farms, personal objects from the Pantanal’s first explorers and Marechal Cândido Maria da Silva Rondon. The French architecture building, constructed in 1922 to house an elementary school, was remodelled to be used as a museum, with two libraries.

Ladeira Cunha e Cruz
Also known as “Ladeira da Candelária”, it is one of the main accesses to Porto Geral and the Paraguay River. Its name is in honour of a Brazilian troop captain who defeated the Paraguayans.

Escadinha da Quinze
Its 126 steps take one from the town’s high section down to Porto Geral. It was built in 1923, and has since then been remodelled by the Town Administration. Located in the centre of General Rondon Avenue and Quinze de Novembro Street, it provides an unforgettable view of the Paraguay River and the Pantanal.

Independence Square
It is the site of the town’s old zoo. There are only three squares, two in Brazil and one in Germany, with this architectonic style. It has an octagonal gazebo imported from Germany, which is where the mosaic for the external paving came from, too. The four sculptures, representing the four seasons, were made in Pisa, Italy, and donated by an Italian count who came hunting in the Pantanal. The region’s native plants such as rosewood, bocaiuva, and ipe-roxo, integrate the diversified tree growth.

Forte Coimbra
Located in an area of difficult access – only planes or boats can get there – it was built in 1775 to protect the Brazilian territory against Spanish invasions. It was also a setting for battles during the Paraguay War. In 1975 it was decreed a landmark and today houses the 18th Army’s Infantry Border Brigade.

Casario do Porto
In 1814, the Port was Latin America’s third largest. Transatlantic ships docked here, to unload merchandise from Europe to sell and trade in Brazil. Declared a National Historical Heritage in 1992, this postcard still shows signs of its period of great prosperity. The buildings had large emporiums, 25 international bank branches, tanneries and the first ice factory in Brazil. The Wanderley Baís & Cia building, constructed in 1876, is one of the most beautiful at the port. Today, the Municipal Secretary for the Environment and Tourism and the Pantanal Culture Foundation operate from there.
Another large house with equal architectonic value is the Vasquez & Filhos house, built in 1909 by the Italian architect, Martino Santa Lucci.


Junqueira Fort
This fort was built in 1871, soon after the Paraguay War. It is located in a privileged area from where one can oversee the Pantanal. The 12 cannons manufactured in England were never used. The walls are made of limestone and are half a meter thick. The Fort, located in the 17th Hunter’s Batallion Barracks received its name from José Oliveira Junqueira, minister of war during the time of its construction.

Park Road
Along the road’s 120 km and 87 wooden bridges, one can sight birds, mammals and alligators. Manga Port is located along the Park Road. The Port stands out because of its marvellous demonstration of flora, including ipês, bocaiúvas and animals living in perfect harmony. Take BR-262, from the Buraco das Piranhas, and proceed towards Passo do Lontra; or, from Corumbá, head toward Manga Port.

Ladário
This town, which borders Corumbá, has about 15 thousand inhabitants and is home to the largest river base in Latin America. The gateway to the 6th Naval Marine District was installed in 1872 and is called the Pantanal’s Arc de Triomphe.


In Aquidauana

Pantanal Art Museum
Named "Rubens Corrêa", the museum honours the great actor from Brazilian theatre and Globo TV, who was born in Aquidauana. The place stages countless cultural manifestations.

Ecological Park of Comprida Lagoon
This environmental preservation area comes with a jogging track and a leisure area. The place will soon be completely reorganised in order to provide better conditions for tourists and visitors.

Old Bridge
Only one car at a time can cross over this bridge. The iron and wood structure are solid for traffic. It is known as the bridge of friendship and it connects the townships of Aquidauana and Anastácio.


In Miranda

Historical Monuments
Miranda has a great number of old buildings and monuments, which recount its history. Most buildings are used as residences today. Among these, the most prominent are the Paraguay War monument located in the old section of town; the bridge over the Salobra River, built in 1931, and of English construction, brought over by steamship up the Miranda River; the Miranda Railroad Station, one of the oldest in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, built in 1912; the Santo Antônio Sugar Mill Building, built in 1900, in French style; the religious complex that unites the Our Lady of Carmo Mother Church and the old residence of Priests and Nuns, located on Agenor Carrilho Square and built in 1930; the Old Town Hall Building, located on Carmo Street and where the town council operated, and which will soon be renovated and made into a Paraguay War Museum.

The Noroeste do Brasil Railroad Station Cultural Complex
The oldest railroad building in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul was inaugurated on December 31, 1912, to be used for boarding and disembarking. It is part of the Federal Railroad Network architectonic complex and the Mato Grosso do Sul Historical Heritage. It was greatly responsible for the social-economic development of the township during the time it was inaugurated, and then it went through a long period of abandonment. It was completely renovated and became the Cultural Centre where the Department of Tourism, the Department for Sports and Leisure, and the Railroad Museum are currently located. Banners, photos, articles and documents are exposed that recount the history of Miranda’s railroad; and there is also the Artisan’s Centre, and the Fish Platform Bar where fish from the South Pantanal are served.

Artisan’s Centre
The Artisan’s Centre of Miranda was inaugurated in July 2002, and it is located in the Railroad Station building. The purpose of the Artisan’s Centre is to congregate the work of professionals until now spread about several points in the town. The most used raw materials are wood and clay, very abundant in the region, and which are transformed into beautiful art pieces mainly portraying Pantanal fauna.