On Barranco Alto Farm you will have the rare opportunity to witness the morning fishing of a giant otter family as dawn breaks and with luck and patience, to look into the eyes of the biggest cat of the Americas: the jaguar. Besides this, you can live the day-to-day life of an authentic Pantanal cowboy, savour typical local dishes and sleep in a traditional house which offers all the necessary comforts for a cozy and unforgettable stay.

Barranco Alto Farm has developed an eco friendly attitude towards the environment and is committed conservation. The programs and activities are offered in Portuguese, English, German, French and Spanish and will be adapted to suit the particular desires of each guest. 

Day 1 Arrive at Fazenda Barranco Alto
On arrival at the Campo Grande airport, an English-speaking representative will welcome you. You will then have a short transfer (20 minutes) to the smaller airport, Ching. Here you will board a Cessna 206 // 210 or a Piper Arrow for an unforgettable 50 minute flight over the wetlands of the Pantanal to Fazenda Barranco Alto. The fight will give you a wonderful view of the Pantanal with its forested islands of trees, lagoons, lakes, channels, and scattered farmsteads built on the highest ground to avoid the annual flooding. Often one can spot tapir, capybara, flocks of birds and other animals while you fly at about 600 ft above the Pantanal.

After checking into Fazenda Barranco Alto you may want to participate in the programs and activities that are offered by the fazenda. All the activities are lead by the English-speaking owners/biologist guides. Programs will be adapted to suit the particular desires of the guests. Some of the possible activities are: photo safari, exploring the Rio Negro by silent boats or kayaks, day and night tours by horses, boats or on foot, bird-watching and animal spotting by night with searchlights. Dinner and overnight at Fazenda Barranco Alto. (D).

Day 2/3/4 - Fazenda Barranco Alto   The Fazenda Barranco Alto lies in the middle of paradise, where water and earth merge to hold the secrets of natures endless cycles. We’ll watch the beautiful flight of hyacinth, blue-and-yellow and red-and-green macaws. Feel the force of the howler monkeys roar and share our passion for nature. As dawn breaks on Fazenda Barranco Alto you will have the rare opportunity to witness the morning fishing of a giant otter family.
In the early morning and evening you can enjoy the magnificent spectacle of thousands of birds flying. In the Pantanal there are many types of parrots, egrets, jays, cormorants, raptors, seriemas, plovers, sandpipers, skimmers, terns, doves, cuckoos, owls, nightjars, potoos, hummingbirds, trogons, ovenbirds, tanagers, cardinals, finches, blackbirds, orioles, spoonbills, woodpeckers, tyrants, eagles, ibis, macaws, ducks, hawks, and toucans. The Jabiru (Jabiru mycteria) is commonly seen here and has come to be a symbol of the Pantanal. Macaws abound within this area. This is one of the last places where the endangered Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) can be seen daily. (B,L,D)

Day 5 - Fazenda Barranco Alto - Campo Grande
Depending on the departure time of your flight out of Campo Grande some activities can be scheduled, before returning to Ching Airport in Campo Grande. From here our driver picks you up to go to the International Airport for your flight. (B)

Staying on in Brazil? Whether your interest is wildlife or culture, in a short extension tour you can experience more of the rich living heritage of this vibrant country. And for the adventurous wildlife enthusiast, why not visit Hyacinth Camps? We can even arrange hotels and transportation.