Fazenda/Pousada Curicacá

Rodovia Transpantaneira, km 25 + 3 km private road

  

Situated at the border of Novo River, in the near of Poconé, Mato Grosso. The lodge is located between a typical forest or "arueiras" and "acuris and occupies an area of 120.000 square meters at the Ecological Reserve of the Curicaca Farm, about 3 km from the Transpantaneira Road.

It is formed by bays, "corixos" and natural lakes, with a breath-taking landscape of the Pantanal´s horizon. The eco-lodge has chalets with 4 apartments each, a total of 20 guest rooms equipped with fans, private bathrooms, screened-in windows providing fresh air and veranda.

The surrounding trees provide a refreshing wind. The fully screened restaurant serves typical Pantanal meals and you can see the monkeys jumping in the trees outside and several other animals passing by. Next to that there is a small bar. Between the activities and meals in the restaurant you can enjoy the swimming-pool to refresh.

   

Tour example:
(All tours will be individually arranged for according to your desires and constitution. Our guides will always take into consideration your suggestions; therefore the example described in the following is only a rough example).  


Day 1 Cuiabá – Pantanal (128 km)

Arrival in Cuiabá, where assistance, with name board, is waiting for you. Transfer to Pousada Curicaca, the last 25 kilometers on the bumpy Transpantaneiro dirt road, where several stops can be made to film the wildlife or landscape. Arrival and check-in, followed by an excursion by boat up the Rio Novo. Return before dinner time. Overnight at Pousada Curicaca. (D)


Day 2 Pantanal

Awakening before sunrise, followed by a walk to the tree house (observation tower) to watch the sunrise, back to the lodge for breakfast. Afterwards a horse back ride, through the wetlands and woods is programmed. After lunch hiking at the highland forest (where is possible to watch passeiriformes (like tanagers jacamars etc). Afterwards a jeep safari returning at dark to spot the night animals and caimans eyes.

The trips will be carefully selected, depending the climate and time of the year and will be guided by local guides that know all about the flora and fauna that make this place unique. To avoid the intense heath during the day, the tours are taking place early in the morning and mid-afternoon, at these times of the day, the possibilities of seeing the movement of the animals are a lot bigger. During your stay all excursions and meals are included. Overnight at Pousada Curicaca.(B, L, D)


Day 3 Pantanal

After breakfast departure by car for explorer the Transpantaneira road, lunch at the Pixaim River, followed by a boat safari on this river, return at pousada Curicaca for dinner. (B, L, D)


Day 4 Pantanal – Cuiabá

After breakfast a final excursion, canoeing on the other part of the river (Rio Novo). Lunch at the pousada is possible depending road conditions and time of departure of your connecting flight out. Return to Cuiaba Airport and departure. (B)

Prices per person

Room-Category
 single-room double-room 3-bed-room
 4-bed-room
3 days/2 nights
4 days/3 nights
All prices valid until 23.12.2009) Extra-days possible. Connecting tour to Chapada dos Guimarães
possible for an extra charge on request. Additional participants on request.

Performances (including):

  • Transfer airport Cuiabá - Lodge - airport Cuiabá
  • 24-hour support by by english speaking travel guide
  • Full-board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) in the individual, double or three bed room.
  • All rooms with air conditioner and bath/shower.
  • All tours in the Pantanal by horse, boat or on foot.

Not including:

Drinks, possible tips and personal expenditure.
Sightseeing flight about the Pantanal as of/at Poconé in a Cessna (+ 300,00 euro per hour for up to 3 persons, to drives along the Transpantaneira or night safaris with the car (+ 0,30 euros per kilometre for up to 6 persons, if necessary on the spot directly to this one).