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Nature and Wildlife Holidays in South America

Spanning from the tropical rainforest to Antarctica, there is a vast range of natural areas and animals...

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One of the main reasons to visit South America is for it’s outstanding nature and wildlife. Its incredible landscapes leave most in wonder and wanting to come back and see more. Just travelling within Chile and Argentina, can take you from trekking over immense glaciers, to cycling through dry desert and riding a boat into the fierce flows of the Iguazu Falls, so imagine the possibilities across the continent!

For those with an interest in wildlife specifically, South America is abundant with opportunities to see a huge variety of animals and is a birdwatcher’s paradise. Some of the key wildlife hotspots on the continent include the open plains of the Pantanal wetlands, the dense Amazon Rainforest and the whale inhabited waters of Brazil and Argentina’s Atlantic coast… but there are many many more!
With so much to see and do, the real problem lies in deciding on where to go with the time that you have.

In this section we have tried to outline some of the key nature and wildlife attractions for each region, so for more country specific information, please follow the links below...

Our Top Five Nature and Wildlife Hotels in Brazil:

  1. Caiman Ecological Refuge - Swimming Pool

    Caiman Ecological Refuge

    A model for ecotourism and conservation projects, and set within the boundaries of a 53 000-hectare ranch, the Caiman Ecological Refuge offers some of the best opportunities to view wildlife and, of course, the elusive Jaguar, in the Southern Pantanal. Comfortable accommodation, delicious home-... More...

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  2. Cristalino Lodge - Aerial View

    Cristalino Lodge

    Considered to be the best lodge in the Brazilian Amazon for wildlife enthusiasts, and voted one of the best ecolodges in the world, Cristalino Lodge is a very special property! With expert specialist guides from all over the world, comfortable accommodation designed to integrate with its... More...

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  3. Anavilhanas Lodge - view from the air

    Anavilhanas Lodge

    One of the most luxurious and comfortable lodges in the Amazon, Anavilhanas sits at the edge of the largest inland archipelago in the world and the Anavilhanas National Park. Located at the banks of the River Negro the lodge provides a variety of excursions exploring the flora and fauna of the... More...

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  4. Pousada Picinguaba - Beach

    Pousada Picinguaba

    Pousada Picinguaba is a luxury guesthouse, in a secluded area of outstanding natural beauty along the Costa Verde. Placing an emphasis on simplicity, hospitality and helping guests to immerse themselves in their natural surroundings, the Pousada offers a unique opportunity to escape to a little... More...

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  5. Barra Mansa - view from air

    Barra Mansa

    A family-run lodge in the heart of the southern Pantanal, Barra Mansa is one of the more difficult lodges to reach in the Pantanal but for that reason it is one of the most rewarding. Set on the banks of the Rio Negro, Barra Mansa’s remote waterside location makes it one of the best places for... More...

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