Pousada São João - Estrada Parque Pantanal

The staff were attentive, the food was good, and the location was convenient.

Carlos·A month ago

“Absolut empfehlenswert als entspannter Ausgangspunkt für die Pantanalerkundung”

A fantastic place with tasty Brazilian food, and the farm lets you spot a variety of animals like parrots, caimans, toucans, and owls. Just be aware that the farm is a bit away from the rivers, so I’d book a riverside pousada or hotel next time to get to the water faster.

Jens·A month ago

“Tolle Stimmung auf der Pousada. Wir kommen gerne wieder.”

We had a great time here; our guide arranged all the excursions, spoke good English, and the mix of trips was wonderful, the food was very tasty, the pool was pleasant, and the family‑of‑four room was simple but clean, with air‑conditioning and a private bathroom. I expected more from the car safari—since it was Saturday and a cattle auction was happening nearby, the road was crowded with trucks, so we saw few animals and got dusty, though we did spot screaming monkeys in the distance and a pangolin crossed our path, while other guests had luckier sightings like a mother wildcat with a cub or an anteater, and some even found fresh jaguar tracks at the pousada. You just need luck and less truck traffic, but I’d do all the tours again, and the boat safari with piranha fishing was superb.

Katja·A month ago

The space is beautiful, with plenty of greenery and many animals. The food is very good, homemade and tasty. The horseback riding is well organized; the guides are very helpful and you can enjoy it even with little children. We felt there was a lack of a sustainability policy – for example, the cups served at meals are disposable plastic. They also serve sweet cake for a parrot that frequents the place. There is no potable water for guests, only small plastic bottles for sale. Communicating with staff is difficult. When we arrived, no one introduced us to the premises or told us what we could do. There is a lack of information for organizing tours – they don’t explain how each works properly. When we arrived, not all the tours that had been mentioned on WhatsApp were available. There is no provision of sleeping bags for any of the tours or for use on the property. The safari takes place on the park road, which has a lot of traffic, so there are few animals. Rooms are not cleaned daily, and one room had a leak in the bathroom.

Arno·2 months ago

“Teleurstellend”

A nice secluded spot in the middle of nature, perfect for disconnecting from the outside world. The food was okay. The rooms have had better days and need some improvements. Hygiene left a lot to be desired: the bathroom, tables in the dining area… The jeep safari included in the package is far too expensive for what it is. You only drive on the main track where trucks are constantly passing, making it far from ideal for spotting wildlife, just dust in the air.

Ellen·2 months ago