Pousada Piuval

Diese Pousada liegt am „vorderen“ Ende der Transpantaneira, näher an Pocone. (Wir fuhren die gesamte 147 km lange Straße im Laufe von ein paar Tagen bis zum Ende.) Es war die schönste der drei Lodges, in denen wir während unserer Tour durch das Pantanal übernachteten. Das Grundstück ist weitläufig und es gab eine fantastische Aussicht mit vielen Vögeln, die man von den Zimmern aus sehen konnte (darunter Nandus, Schwarzschnabel-Scherenschnäbel, Silberreiher, Nacunda-Nachtschwärmer, Neotropische Kormorane, Gelbhalsibis und mehr!) Die Zimmer waren renoviert und modern. Das Badezimmer war das größte, das wir in Brasilien gesehen hatten. Es gab ein Buffet mit einer anständigen Auswahl. Das Hotel hat einen Pool, den ich ausprobieren wollte, aber nicht genug Zeit hatte. Wir wären gerne länger als eine Nacht hier geblieben.

The property is fantastic, the staff at the reception was very helpful. It’s unfortunate that One needs to know Portuguese or Spanish make the most of your stay and no one speaks English . Now in my opinion when you are on a safari or a holiday and that too staying in a resort who has been informed vegetarians are coming, one should be prepared. All Main meals had between 4-6 options of various forms of meat - for vegetarians every meal was rice beans and one veg mostly squash. Usually in buffest around the world one has 4-5 different vegetables and a couple of meats for the job vegetarians to add on. Very very disappointed with the food and if you are a vegetarian I would suggest you carry your own food as you won’t get much here. Other than that the property, as I said, is the best in the region. Wish they do something on the food front. I am quite sure they are happy with their present ‘clientele’ which I noticed, but it’s always good to have people from other parts of the world too…

This is one of the best places to see the real Pantanal if you are into ecological safaris and experiences. First, you have an array of options to explore this conservation accommodation unit with your family and friends. From observation decks to comfortable safari trucks just like in any African ecological hotel. Second, the property is amazingly preserved, biodiversity is on the register. When the tour driver passes by or you go to a walking tour or even on a horse ride you could see that by yourself. In short, your stay is positively impacting the conservation of this massive bioma and region. Food is very diverse and offers you a taste of the local cuisine called Pantaneira life. The delicious Bolo De arroz is regional and traditionally associated with this region, native fruits are added to staple ones like rice in a very tasteful combination. As a pescetarian, I enjoyed a very well-seasoned fish and enjoyed the view of many capybaras dotting the nearby lake. There is a body of water strategically positioned nearby the swimming pool that is full of animal life including jacares to see on a very warm night. The sight of the moon by the pool savoring food and drinks is memorable. Nature and tourism at its best. I would recommend the safaris and walking guided tours, by early morning to see the majestic birds ( many), the caimans* or jacares(especially the females were in abundance when we were on our tours), those majestic Hyacinth macaws, jaguars (even the jaguar paw marks printed on the mud are impressive), and so many other animals. For us, the highlight was to see the white-lipped peccary or animal jaw bone (queixadas) running in a pack from a safe distance. The tour guides are extremely well versed on the local biodiversity, which makes the experience educational too. Highly recommended. Rooms are roomy, well-kept, clean, and modern.