The World's Highest Jaguar Concentration
The Brazilian Pantanal is a sprawling mosaic of flooded grasslands and meandering river arteries. Unlike dense Amazonian rainforests, the open canopy along the Cuiabá, Piquiri, and Tres Irmãos rivers allows daytime observations of wild jaguars.
Porto Jofre Expedition Hub
Boat excursions departing from Porto Jofre navigate deep into Meeting of the Waters State Park, yielding daytime sighting success rates above 90% during the peak dry months of July through October.
Associated Megafauna
In addition to apex felines, boat travelers routinely observe family pods of Giant River Otters (Ariranhas), Yacare Caimans, Tapirs crossing channels, and loud colonies of endangered Hyacinth Macaws.
Conservation Partner
Learn about jaguar research and GPS collar tracking at Panthera Wild Cat Conservation Alliance.