Serra da Bodoquena National Park

Welcome to Serra da Bodoquena National Park, an exuberant nature refuge located in the heart of Mato Grosso do Sul, neighboring the world-famous ecotourism hub of Bonito. As we enter this landscape, we are stepping into a…

We begin our 'acquatrekking' at the confluence of two distinct water systems: the Rio Limoeiro and the Rio Salobra. As we stand at the 'Cachoeira do Encontro' (Meeting Waterfall), the visual contrast is striking. …

Our first major bathing stop is the 'Poço das Borboletas' (Butterfly Well). True to its name, this area is often swarming with colorful butterflies that are attracted to the mineral-rich dampness of the riverbank. …

We now reach one of the park's most iconic geological features: the Muralha de Jericó, or the Wall of Jericho. This is a massive formation known as 'dente de cão' (dog's tooth), a wall of sheer rock approximately 5 to 8 meters…

As we continue to circumnavigate the 'wall,' we arrive at the 'Parede que Chora' (The Crying Wall). This is a fascinating hydrological phenomenon where rainwater infiltrates the soil above the canyon and then precipitates through…

Our final and perhaps most mysterious stop is the 'Buraco do Macaco' (Monkey's Hole) and the nearby 'Cachoeira da Gruta' (Cave Waterfall). The Buraco do Macaco is a natural sinkhole or cavity where the river flows through a…

The return journey in Bodoquena offers a complete shift in perspective. Instead of the strenuous effort of walking against the current, we now let the river do the work. …

As our journey through Serra da Bodoquena National Park comes to a close, we reflect on a landscape defined by the profound synergy of water and stone. We have walked in rivers of emerald green, stood beneath 130-meter walls of…