The Pantanal, Brazil

Barra Mansa

Name: Barra Mansa
Address: Brazil

Find space and beauty in nature

An aerial view of a lodge set beside a river in The Pantanal.

Unwind in an intimate riverside sanctuary

Escape the crowds and find space to connect with nature at Barra Mansa Lodge, your gateway to the Pantanal. You’ll find the property nestled on the banks of the Rio Negro. Here traditional hospitality meets one of the planet’s most biodiverse ecosystems

The daily private guided activities at Barra Mansa are led by an experienced local team and excursions are adapted according to your interests, the weather and the movement of the wildlife. This fluid approach means you’ll catch the Pantanal at its best. Your personalised expeditions could include photographic safaris, horseback riding, canoeing, birdwatching and hiking.

With a capacity of just 22 guests, your stay at this luxury Pantanal lodge will be quiet, intimate and highly personalised. The lodge is beautifully integrated into the surroundings with cosy and inviting apartments, welcoming communal areas designed for sharing stories and relaxing between safaris, and a private house ideally suited to families or smaller groups

Your experience here goes beyond wildlife and comfortable rooms. Enjoy home-style meals created with local ingredients and a strong focus on tradition.

Highlights

Itineraries personalised to your interests

Thrilling wildlife tracking and photography excursions

Relaxing horse rides across floodplains and through forests

Traditional sport fishing off a boat

Locally sourced, authentic Brazilian meals

Outdoor hammocks in the shade of trees

Private landing strip

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Places to combine Barra Mansa with

Iguassu Falls

Hotel Das Cataratas

Nestled within Brazil’s Iguassu National Park, a sprawling 185,000-hectare forest reserve home to the majestic jaguar, lies Belmond Hotel das Cataratas. Walking out of the lobby you can immediately hear the thunder of the falls, enveloped by lush tropical rainforest. Your stay here supports vital environmental preservation efforts, with over 9 million reais donated by the hotel to the park. In homage to the ‘Jaguars of Iguassu’ project, indulge in the hotel’s signature drink, a vibrant blend of organic cachaça, tangerine, sugar and passion fruit, playfully echoing the jaguar’s iconic spots.

Begin each day surrounded by the sights and sounds of a tropical haven. Here, the soothing Portuguese-inspired design lends each room and suite a timeless elegance. You’ll find yourself luxuriating amid bright, handcrafted textiles and local artworks. With high ceilings and hard wood furniture, the junior suites are welcoming and comfortable, while the pool suites serve as a personal oasis, and the Cataratas suites boast breathtaking views from panoramic balconies.

Discover more about the indigenous Guarani culture as you study the fascinating nights skies with expert astronomer Janer Vilaça, and allow yourself to experience a deeper connection with the universe. There are also full moon tours to witness the lunar rainbow, a sight not seen by many. When it comes to witnessing the might of the falls themselves, a speed boat ride is not to be missed. Your journey starts with a Jeep ride through the forest before boarding your boat downriver. The views of The Three Musketeers and Devil’s Throat are truly memorable.

After a day of exploring the falls, find a spot to relax with a drink in the large pool area. Then settle in at Restaurant Y where ingredients and techniques from across Brazil are combined to created contemporary dishes inspired by the park.