Bonito lives up to its name and is perfect for adding variety to your vacation, with its beautiful waterfalls, rivers, lagoons, wonderful trails and caves. It's a walk through nature with beautiful views. Having an experience that is unique and great to enjoy with your friends. Embark on this journey with us and discover Bonito.

An ecological refuge

Only 200 km separate the capital from Mato Grosso do Sul. A destination considered unforgettable so that nature lovers can find beautiful settings to delight their eyes, mind and body. Its fauna and flora are exuberant, with many species of birds, mammals and reptiles that occupy vegetation that mixes the cerrado with the Atlantic Forest. 

An ecotourism hub 

In 2013, Bonito received the award for the best responsible destination in the world, which is the World Responsible Tourism Awards, at the World Travel Market fair, held in London. In Bonito, visitors can count on many attractions with many activity options, having intimate contact with nature and admiring all of its incredible landscapes that will remain a landmark on this trip. 

The tourist relay in Bonito 

A visit to Bonito involves taking turns visiting its tourist attractions. They wake up early, returning to their hotel only at the end of the day to enjoy everything this region can offer, with options for diving, floating, hiking, rappelling and various other activities, which can result in fatigue that is considered very good in this city with beautiful nature.

The closest attraction to the center 

At the Natural Aquarium, you just need to travel around 8 km on dirt roads to get to this place, which is a river, used for diving, and can be accessed by car, bicycle or taxi. A good area for floating, with many trail options, to see some local animals, have lunch or use the swimming pool. The place is ideal for diving beginners and has abundant vegetation.

The Bonito symbol 

We are referring to Gruta do Lago Azul, which is an unmissable place full of charms. When going down the steps of this cave, you will be able to see all its stalactites and stalagmites, which are formations that took hundreds of years to form. It has a color that is blue, beautiful. In the months of December or January, the sun shines in the morning and its color becomes even more intense on this walk.

A fun and instructive program 

Visit the Jiboia Project which carries out educational work, allowing tourists to learn more about these animals, such as their way of life and food, with lots of information about non-venomous snakes and with visitors being able to even pick them up. It is a place worth visiting and knowing all the information that can be very curious about these animals.

The Waterfalls Park

It is a beautiful park for hiking, seeing its waterfalls and also all its small caves that are great for enjoying its natural pools and even ziplining. It is considered perfect for getting in touch with nature and lunch is included in the price. It is an area with good infrastructure, great for swimming and recommended for a visit in the summer.

An incredible tourist spot  

Buraco das Araras is another tourist spot designed for nature lovers. It is a sinkhole which is a depression of land, which is occupied by macaws that are native to this region and live free. Tourists will be able to travel its entire length and stop at viewpoints that have a strategic view, to observe the animals and also to take beautiful photos.

A surprising lagoon 

The Mysterious Lagoon may not even show on its outside everything that is stored within it, which is all its immensity of its depths, with its rocks and walls. It is a flooded cave, which forms an abyss, where visitors can float, diving to observe the fish. When the water level is high, it is open for visitors. An invitation to the bath.

The characteristics of Estancia Mimosa 

This place is like a farm, with a beautiful forest and beautiful waterfalls. Tourists buy a tour to this place and also take a 3500 meter walk, accompanied by a guide, who takes them to visit many waterfalls that are part of this property. There are many waterfalls in this place, where you can stop for a swim and have a rest.

A bar option for your night in Bonito

Visit the Oca bar in Bonito, which is very close to the town square. It's a very relaxed place, great for ordering a cold drink and also for enjoying a delicious snack. A very common option there and for the bravest to try, is alligator meat, which is a food worth trying out for all its tourists.

Casa do João Restaurant  It is a rustic place, very simple, with a menu that is very varied and at a reasonable price for the good quality that is offered in its food to its customers. It is very famous for its traíras, in an environment that is very familiar and very relaxed. It offers good service and an unmatched flavor. Don't let this opportunity pass you by and take a trip to Bonito to discover all its beauties.