The Lodge :
The Pousada do Rio Mutum is located in the municipal district of Barão de Melgaço, one of the most beautiful regions of Mato Grosso’s Pantanal. In this paradise the sound of the birds at dawn, the enchantment of the waters, the blue sky, the breathtaking sunset, horseback riding through the forests and wetlands, trails totally immersed in nature, flights of birds, brazilian otters playing by theriver, alligators enjoying the sun... will give you unique and unforgettable moments.

Infrastructure:
22 cottage like apartments, distributed in the park area of 7 ha, all with air condition, ceilling fans, minibar, minicloset, hammocks and private porch

How to get there:
The reference point for arrival at North Pantanal is the city of Cuiabá, capital of the state of Mato Grosso. From Cuiabá airport to Pousada do Rio Mutum, there is 130 km distance of which 50 km in highways and 80 km of dust roads. The trip takes aproxomately 3 hours during drought periods; during flood periods it can take longer, depending on the conditions of the roads.
Since the road is Transpantaneira one can enjoy the beautiful landscape and the various species of birds and small animals during the trip. There are two accesses to the Inn from those arriving in private cars.

Through the hills os São Vicente via BR364, with na entrance at the roundabout Barão de Melgaço direction.
Through Santo Antonio de Levenger, Barão de Melgaço direction.
The Inn has transfer services for this trip in vans with air-conditioning.

Even through the rhythm of drought and flooding periods have a great influence over the life at the Pantanal, at the Pousada do Rio Mutum one can find, at any time of the year a great variety of landscapes with different ecosystems and a huge biodiversity. With one of the world’s largest and most varied ecosystems, the Pantanal is an unique destination that pleases even the most demanding traveller.
Trails around the Pousada for fauna and flora observation.
Horseback riding through dense forests, crossing small rivers and flooded areas.
Canoe trips through the wetlands.
Departures at dawn in order to enjoy the sunrice and life in the Pantanal.
Departures at dawn in order to night active animals in the Pantanal.
Boat or Jeep Safáris and excursions covering over 50 km of total nature immersion in order to observe the fauna and flora.
Visits to Cuiabá-Mirim, a river side community of fishermen at the Cuiabá river.
Motor boat trips through the bays and small rivers for observation of the fauna and flora, with stops to enjoy the sunset and the famous piranha fishing.
Photographic Safari through the Mutum River, with its rare and unique beauty.

Birdwatching:
The are approximately 9.000 species of birds indentified the the entire world and Brazil is one of the countries with the largest number of species; more than 1.780 species recorded in its territory. In order to give bird lovers the opportunity to know more about this fascinating world and to help with the environmental education process and the development of observation tourism, which we consider to be na ecologically correct step in the path to consider to sustaiable development, this section is exclusiverly dedicated to the birds of the Pantanal, their admires and scholars.

Fishing:
The lodge offers a structure for fishing with experienced pilots and safe boats. At the Pantanal fishing is only permitted during the months of march through october. Choosing the best period for fishing depends on the volume of water accumulated in the Pantanal during the rain season.

Package includes:
Package includes scheduled transfer from/to Cuiabá to the lodge. Apartments with aircondition, full meal plan during stay at the lodge. Bilingual guides, two daily tours pending. Type of tours pending on weather conditions.
Children 0-5 years free and 06-11 years 40% discount in same room with two adults.