Green Toad Bus Brazil Bus Passes

An incredible place to visit in the state of Mato Grosso is the Pantanal. Nature here is only comparable to the amazon Basin, but because the Pantanal has less dense vegetation and a flat terrain, it is easier to find and view animals here. This region is the world's largest inland wetlands and it extends over an area similar to the size of France.

The biodiversity in the Pantanal is awesome. There are more than 300 bird species, and 230 fish species, including the giant pintado, and the menacing piranha. In the immense animal species list there are also armadillos, monkeys, opposums, coatis, pumas, anteaters, anacondas and the fabulous 'Jacaré', which are big caiman. The Green Toad Bus offers you the chance to spend a couple of days in the heartland of the Panatanal, to see another side of the credibly diverse country of Brazil.

"Bonito" means "beautiful" in Portuguese, and the natural attractions of the area certainly help it live up to its name. Located about 250 km from Campo Grande, in the Serra do bodoquena, it is a freindly town situated close to incredible caves and river systems. The main caves to visit are Gruta da Nossa Senhora Aparecida and Gruta do Lagoa Azul, about 25 km from Bonito. Lagoa Azul is a lake about 150 m long and 70 m wide, but is also found 180 m below ground level. Hear you will appreciate its unique blue waters and fascinating yellow and brown stalactites.

In Bonito and the surrounding area, there are also pleasant river excursions for adventure lovers. The rivers are unbelievable to swim in because the water springs from underneath the river beds which have a limestone base. In this process, calcium carbonate is liberated into the water. The calcium carbonate then calcifies all impurities in the water, and causes them to sink down to the river bed creating crystal clear water in the process.

As a result of this process, teems of fish make this area their habitat due to the nutrients in the river beds. Species such as Dourado, Pacu and metre long catfish can be found in these water's in their thousands, it's a truly unforgettable experience to snorkel with all these fish in their natural environment. The river not to be missed is called the Rio Prata!

An incredible excursion for the adventurous is the Abismo Anhumas. It is a unique  tour that includes a 70 metre rappel descent into an abyss below the earths surface. You´ll see a lake with crystal water and caverns. You will have to do training the day before the excursion to teach you how to climb out of the abyss.