Araras Eco Lodge - Parque Nacional do Pantanal Matogrossense
One of the pioneering eco-lodges on the Transpantaneira (km 32), Araras offers a well-rounded Pantanal experience with a strong emphasis on sustainability. Activities include guided walks, horseback riding, canoeing, and night safaris, with common sightings of capybaras, caiman, various monkey species, and a spectacular array of birds.
- Location
- Parque Nacional do Pantanal Matogrossense, Pantanal & Western Rivers, Brazil, Central & South America
- Type
- eco_lodge
- Coordinates
- -16.580000, -56.590000
- Price range
- mid-range
- Best season
- May to October for dry season wildlife viewing, especially for mammals and birds around water sources.
- Website
- https://www.ararasecolodge.com.br/
- Activities
- eco_lodge
- Capacity
- 38 guests
- Rooms
- 19
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available upon request.
- Night drives
- Available
- Child-friendly
- Yes
- Pool/Spa
- Available
- Tank Filling
- luxury
PlnrScore: 44/100
Sustainability
Pioneering eco-tourism in the Pantanal, Araras Eco Lodge focuses on habitat preservation, responsible waste management, solar energy, and supporting local communities through employment and education.
Best Time to Visit Araras Eco Lodge
The best months to visit Araras Eco Lodge are August, September, January, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Month-by-Month Safari Conditions
- January: Great, temperature 28.41°C, rainfall 140.5mm, sunshine 10.2 hrs, humidity 74.4%
- February: Good, temperature 27.83°C, rainfall 156.1mm, sunshine 10.3 hrs, humidity 77.6%
- March: Great, temperature 27.79°C, rainfall 139.9mm, sunshine 10.1 hrs, humidity 77.6%
- April: Great, temperature 27.14°C, rainfall 73.8mm, sunshine 10.5 hrs, humidity 72.9%
- May: Great, temperature 24.42°C, rainfall 37.3mm, sunshine 9.5 hrs, humidity 68.2%
- June: Great, temperature 23.48°C, rainfall 26.7mm, sunshine 9.8 hrs, humidity 69.1%
- July: Great, temperature 23.69°C, rainfall 0.8mm, sunshine 10.3 hrs, humidity 57.9%
- August: Great, temperature 25.61°C, rainfall 16.5mm, sunshine 10.2 hrs, humidity 53%
- September: Great, temperature 28.74°C, rainfall 14.5mm, sunshine 10.4 hrs, humidity 53.7%
- October: Great, temperature 30.18°C, rainfall 55.2mm, sunshine 10.6 hrs, humidity 58.3%
- November: Great, temperature 28.98°C, rainfall 103.4mm, sunshine 11 hrs, humidity 62.5%
- December: Great, temperature 28.97°C, rainfall 147.2mm, sunshine 10.5 hrs, humidity 71.7%
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