The Pantanal is the best place on Earth to see the hyacinth macaw, the largest flying parrot in the world, a metre of vivid cobalt blue that gathers at ranches and palm groves across the wetland. Working nature lodges along the Estrada Parque and Transpantaneira give reliable, close views alongside caimans, capybaras and jaguars. The dry season from May to October concentrates wildlife and gives the easiest access.
The Pantanal is the best place on Earth to see the hyacinth macaw, the largest flying parrot in the world, a metre of vivid cobalt blue that gathers at ranches and palm groves across the wetland. Working nature lodges along the Estrada Parque and Transpantaneira give reliable, close views alongside caimans, capybaras and jaguars. The dry season from May to October concentrates wildlife and gives the easiest access.
Up to 86% sighting chance in Southern Pantanal, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Best months: August, July, September.
The hyacinth macaw, the largest flying parrot in the world, a deep cobalt-blue bird with a yellow eye ring.
At nature lodges and ranches across the southern and northern Pantanal, where the macaws feed on palm nuts and nest in tree hollows.
Yes, the Pantanal delivers caimans, capybaras, giant otters and, in the north, the world's best jaguar viewing.
The dry season from May to October, when wildlife concentrates and the roads and trails are passable.
Lodge packages run roughly 150 to 400 USD per person per day depending on comfort (2026 prices).
