Pantanal Carioca Tour, Mangrove & Jungle

Tour through the Barra da Tijuca Lagoon Complex beauties, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. You will see mangrove and swampy area home to many fishes and other animals, besides, native species as the Capivara and broad-snouted caiman. The chance of spotting both of them is very high and a great experience of seeing them in their natural habitat in a big city like Rio de Janeiro.

Stop for lunch (not included) at the end of the boat tour at one of the restaurants in the gastronomic hub of Ilha da Gigóia or Barra Neighborhood.

Discover a whole new side of  Rio de Janeiro

Pantanal Carioca is a MANGROVE AND JUNGLE in the middle of Rio de Janeiro’s bustling city. You will have a Boat trip through the Lagoon Complex of Barra da Tijuca (East side of the city o Rio de Janeiro). in the middle of lots of green, is the Pantanal Carioca. It is little known even by the residents of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

It is also called the Carioca's Veneza because of the many boats and the Canal's beauty. The Lagunar complex is formed by 09 islands very close together.  The tour will take you on lovely paths as you go enjoying the calm waters, the colorful houses, and the animals in their natural habitat. Such as the yellow alligator, the capybara, the loon among others. The main and largest islands are the restaurants, hotels, and residential houses are Gigóia Island and First Island.

Besides its worldly-known attractions, the city of Rio de Janeiro is home to secrets unknown even to the local "Cariocas." The Barra da Tijuca lagoon system is one of many treasures of Rio de Janeiro city. It is Hidden in one of the most hectic areas of town the Marapendi wetlands, better known as "Pantanal Carioca" which surprises everyone who visits them. You will ride along these waters to learn and admire the amazing biodiversity that Rio de Janeiro holds. Aboard a cutting-edge vessel, spot some wildlife such as birds, feel the breeze, and admire the lush green forest surrounding these waters.

This is a great tour filled with entertainment and unforgettable views. It will truly show you a side of Rio you've never seen before.