Bonito is a beautiful Brazilian destination located in Mato Grosso do Sul and 300 km away from Campo Grande. It is considered an ecological and unforgettable refuge for travelers who are nature lovers, with many stunning sceneries and to have intimate contact. It is the best ecotourism destination, in a city that is small, but full of charm. 

However, there is a good infrastructure in this region, which is also full of tours and activities, in a destination that is to take a dip with the fish that are of many species in their natural habitat, take a bath in a waterfall, in the sea, go down rappelling into a cave, horseback riding or admiring the incredible landscapes in Bonito.

There is a wide variety of tours in Bonito, in addition to being the city's main attraction, they are all done by prior appointment and can be accompanied by a guide, as the organization of the city and in relation to its activities guarantees also that all tours can have a maximum number of visitors, which is for the preservation of the place.

For the traveler, the best way to get to Bonito will depend on the airport you want to use. However, the closest airport to Bonito is Bonito Regional Airport, which is approximately 15 km from the city center. Campo Grande Airport is another option to reach the capital, being a cheaper choice to reach this destination.

The region can be visited all year round. On the other hand, there are two seasons of the year that are well defined in Bonito, one is the winter season, which is drier and the other is the summer season, but rainier, but with each of them having its own characteristics that are unique and will be a spectacle in itself for its visitors to enjoy.

How tours work in Bonito   

At this destination, there is no need to wait in line to access tours or attractions in Bonito. Everything must be booked in advance and through tourism agencies, but always respecting the maximum number of visitors for each activity, with the tours having the same price in all agencies in that city and with a guide.

All of this is to guarantee a limit that is the maximum number of tourists, so that there is more safety or respect for the environment. In the city center, the closest tour is to the Natural Aquarium, with tourists having to travel approximately 8 km on a dirt road to get there, which can be accessed by car, bicycle or bus. taxi.

Another tourist tour that is considered the most incredible in this region is the buoy cross, which is done with individual buoys, so that you travel around 1200m of the Formoso River, passing through rapids and waterfalls that are along the entire length. This route, done on a tour that is very cool, fast and with the buoys not moving quickly.

Very different from the buoy cross, the boat trip on the Rio Formoso is done by group and 7 km away from the Rio Formoso, having more excitement than the previous trip, as it is done with oars, to pass by 3 waterfalls and 3 rapids, which can awaken an adventurer who is traveling to Bonito and even with a stop to observe fauna and flora.

More tours for your trip to Bonito

Go to Parque das Cachoeiras, which is excellent for hiking, seeing the waterfalls and its small caves, as well as enjoying its natural pools and even going down a zip line, as this tour is perfect for Get in touch with nature in a very harmonious way, with lunch included.

Very close by, is Estância Mimosa, which is like a farm, with forest and beautiful waterfalls, with tourists being able to take a walk that is 3500m, accompanied by a guide, so that they can walk along its 7 waterfalls, but making stops for diving, taking photos and even jumping from a 6m platform, in an area that is very well looked after.

One of the symbols of Bonito is the trip to the Gruta do Lago Azul, which is an enchanting visit. After a visitor descends many steps, sees many stalagmites and stalactites, which are formations that take millions of years to form, they arrive at Lago Azul, which is also a famous tourist and historical spot in a city, with its beautiful bluish color.

The Anhumas Abism is another beautiful attraction in Bonito, on a tour that is complete, with rappelling, diving and beautiful contemplation, being the perfect combination for travelers, who like an adventure, which can be good for travelers for the more adventurous, also giving access to a cave, which has a huge lake, for a boat ride.

The most popular cave in Bonito is called Gruta de São Miguel, after a short walk along a walkway, which is under trees, the tourist will reach this cave, to see its stalagmites, stalactites, corals and nests that are made of limestone, which are formations that took thousands of years to form and in a very time-consuming process.

Visit Bonito, its Mysterious Lagoon, which is surprising from the outside and inside, in the immensity of its depths, rocks and walls, which when flooded an abyss is formed, so that its visitors can float or until diving, in a lagoon that is blue and very crystal clear. Don't forget to take a trip to Bonito.