Bonito's Natural "Giant Aquarium"

🥰I stayed in Bonito for a few days and absolutely fell in love with this town. It’s peaceful, scenic, with clean streets and charming standalone houses — perfect for grilling in the yard! ✨Activities like river snorkeling, cave diving, rock climbing, cycling, kayaking, and even Pantanal safaris are all available. If you have the budget, you could easily spend 1-2 weeks here without repeating experiences! 1️⃣ Barra do Sucuri 🍃The Sucuri River is the iconic turquoise-blue river you see in aerial photos. "Sucuri" means anaconda in Portuguese, and the river’s shape truly resembles a snake. Two farms offer tours here: Barra do Sucuri and Rio Sucuri. 🩷You only need to choose one. Rio Sucuri is 40 BRL more expensive, possibly because it includes horseback riding. I noticed Rio Sucuri has a high observation deck overlooking a small pond, which is great for photos. 2️⃣ Natural Aquarium The moment you enter the water, it’s breathtaking — like swimming in a giant natural aquarium! There are far more fish here than in Sucuri, though the water clarity decreases in the later sections. 💎The farm also houses crocodiles, parrots, anteaters, toucans, pigs, and even ANTA (an animal similar to an anteater). 3️⃣ Rio da Prata 🍃Located 35 km from town, this 4-hour tour includes a buffet lunch. The journey passes through vast grassland farms with countless termite mounds dotting the landscape. ✨If you’re lucky, you might spot anteaters — I saw an armadillo, which looks like a pangolin! This river offers the longest snorkeling/drifting experience. #Bonito#Rio da Prata#Natural Aquarium#Barra do Sucuri#BonitoBrazil#BrazilTravel#travel guide#Brazil