Corumbá
Day Trips
Make the most of your day with our curated plans, packed with Corumbá's hidden gems and unique experiences!
Land in Corumbá and check into a charming pousada by the river. Meet your local guide and get an overview of the adventure ahead. Wander through the colonial streets to soak up the city’s rich history.
Head to a local restaurant for caldo de piranha and refreshing sobá. Explore Porto Geral to watch the boats navigating the Paraguay River. Discover how Corumbá’s riverside location shaped its trading past.
Dine riverside and watch the sun dip below the Pantanal horizon. Listen to live Carimbó rhythms at a cozy bar. Take an evening stroll along the riverwalk under a blanket of stars.
Depart early to the Caiman Ecological Refuge for a thrilling safari. Board an open-air 4x4 and drive through winding marsh trails. Spot capybaras grazing and caimans basking along the riverbanks.
Enjoy a riverside lunch at the lodge featuring freshly grilled fish. Paddle a quiet canoe through the flooded fields. Observe giant otters playing and colorful aquatic birds in their natural habitat.
Join a dusk caiman-counting expedition by lantern light. Listen to the chorus of frogs and insects as night falls. Gather around a campfire for a hearty pantaneiro stew.
Set out before dawn to board a traditional wooden riverboat on the Paraguay. Cruise past vast wetlands as the first light illuminates the water. Watch for herons, egrets, and capybaras on the muddy banks.
Land on a secluded sandbar for a picnic lunch under swaying palms. Swim in the warm river currents and relax on the white sand. Wander nearby trails searching for monkeys and tropical birds.
Return aboard the boat to witness a stunning Pantanal sunset. Photograph flocks of flamingos reflecting on the water. Savor a caipirinha on deck as day turns to night.
Leave before sunrise for the Serra do Amolar mountain range. Trek along forested ridges to panoramic viewpoints over flooded plains. Spot a hyacinth macaw perched high in the treetops.
Enjoy a traditional fazenda lunch served under thatched shelters. Meet a pantaneiro cowboy and learn about cattle ranching in the wetlands. Explore nearby trails for deer and marsh bird sightings.
Watch the sky turn pink over the plains as you return to base camp. Feast on a sizzling churrasco with local cuts of beef. Share stories and folklore around a crackling campfire.
Journey to Gruta das Cobras at first light for pristine birdwatching. Hike through shaded canyons listening for woodcreepers and owls. Bring binoculars to spot trogons and toucans in the canopy.
Pause at a freshwater spring for a picnic beside clear waters. Scan the trees for parrots and colorful tanagers. Learn bird identification techniques from an expert guide.
Head back to Corumbá and dine at a riverside bistro. Indulge in traditional churrasco paired with local caipirinhas. Relax at a street café and chat with friendly residents.
Explore Mercado Municipal with a chef to select fresh produce. Sample exotic fruits like cajá-manga and siriguela. Discover the spices and herbs that define pantaneiro cooking.
Participate in a hands-on cooking class in a riverside kitchen. Prepare dishes such as pacu fillet with pequi and corn pamonha. Savor your homemade meal with fellow travelers.
Embark on a culinary street tour downtown. Taste acarajé and pastel de angu from bustling stalls. Finish with a warm pão de queijo and a cup of aromatic coffee.
Sleep in and enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your pousada. Relax by a natural pool or indulge in a spa treatment. Attend a briefing on nocturnal wildlife you’ll seek tonight.
Cycle along shaded trails through idyllic wetlands. Spot a family of capybaras grazing in the golden afternoon light. Visit a local artisan workshop to see handcrafted jewelry and leather goods.
Set off on a guided night safari by boat and on foot. Use spotlights to find caimans, nightjars, and poisonous frogs. Warm up with an evening snack of smoked fish and hot yerba mate.
Travel to a neighboring Guató indigenous village. Participate in a traditional welcome ceremony with dance and music. Learn ancient fishing techniques passed down through generations.
Share a communal lunch of cassava bread and fish stew with villagers. Try your hand at weaving baskets and making beadwork. Listen to elders recount myths about the Pantanal’s origins.
Return to Corumbá for dinner at an indigenous-inspired restaurant. Attend a folkloric performance celebrating river spirits. Stroll the river promenade under flickering firefly lights.
Board a boat for fluvial islands that emerge from the Paraguay River. Step onto pristine sandbanks and feel the soft white sand beneath your feet. Watch small fish dart through tidal pools.
Relax under a shaded palapa sipping freshly pressed juice. Kayak between mangrove islets exploring hidden channels. Enjoy a beachside lunch of grilled river prawns and salad.
Cruise back to Corumbá with panoramic views of floodplain forests. Admire a fiery sunset painting the sky in orange and purple. Dine at a floating restaurant moored on the riverbank.
Have one last breakfast featuring handmade jams and fresh breads. Browse Corumbá’s artisan market for hammocks and pottery. Chat with craftspeople about traditional techniques.
Visit Casa do Artesão cultural center to see local art exhibitions. Photograph colorful murals depicting Pantanal wildlife. Delight in a light lunch of pastel de carne and tapioca pancake.
Take a sunset river taxi for a final view of the wetlands. Raise a farewell toast with a caipirinha at a rooftop bar. Reflect on your Pantanal adventure under a blanket of stars.