The Caiman Ecologial Refuge is comprised of one main Lodge and three additional lodges situated at strategic points about the ranch, each with its own infrastructure and architectural style blending in with its distinctive surroundings, and all equipped with air-conditioners, pools, and restaurants with homemade food. With the total capacity of receiving up to 71 people distributed in these lodges, the refuge offers its guests an opportunity to get to know the wonders of the Pantanal, with rustic comfort.

Sede Lodge - The old main house, constructed in Spanish-American style, has been adapted to host 25 guests in 11 rooms and still hasn`t lost the charm of the “Casa Grande” of a typical farm in the Pantanal. The close-by villa and the mango grove (built and planted by the peons who work with cattle), richly illustrate the local culture.

This lodge has a pool, dining room for 42 people, comfortable living rooms, a bar, souvenir store, and telephone center with fax. It is the building that houses the operational offices of Refúgio Ecológico Caiman. In the gardens around the house, a number of birds that have come in search of shelter and food can be observed. All apartments have private bathrooms, hot water, screened windows, ceiling fans, air conditioners and outlets adapted for 110 volts. The Pousada Sede, the old farm owners` house, is like a family house, perfect for a rest during the adventures that Caiman offers.

Sede Lodge II - Walking distance from Sede Lodge (100 meteres aways), the Lodge II has 6 rooms hosting up to 14 guests and a swimming pool, offering its guests comfortable accommodation among nature. In its small restaurant, you can enjoy only breakfast, while lunch and dinner are served at Sede Lodge (main lodge).

The house is decorated with kadweu Indian handicraft, creating a unique atmosphere. You might want to enjoy the sunset view over an old bridge over the lake between the two Sede lodges. Or you might enjoy the view from the Garden, located on higher grounds of the Pantanal. During the wet season, Flacks of Hyacinth Macaws fly round Piúva Lodge. When the rains cease and the region becomes dry large South American mammals, as the Giant Anteaters, may be spotted in the area.

Baiazinha Lodge- With bold architecture, built over a bay of crystal clear water, this lodge is 9 kilometers from and totally independent of the Sede Lodge. Pousada Baiazinha has 6 apartments, each with a balcony with screen doors, air conditioning, ceiling fan, private bathroom, hot water, and outlets adapted for 110 volts. From the living room there is an ample view of the bay that gave the lodge its name and of the luxurious jungle that surrounds it. From the deck or the pool, one can see a natural aquarium of various fish and alligators, and from the top of the observation tower one can appreciate the Pantanal as far as the eye can see. The rays of sun from the sunrise over the water are a delight to the eyes of early risers. Here nature is all around with its sounds, colors, shapes and movements for those who want to enjoy the calm of a country retreat withoutleaving behind the comforts of home.

Cordilheira Lodge- In the spirit of the successful idea of a small lodge, comfortable and hidden way inside the Pantanal, this lodge was built with sophisticated and cozy architecture in the middle of a circular forest, so that wherever a person looks he or she can see towering trees and the plants and animals they shelter. Fourteen kilometers from the main lodge, the Cordilheira, has 6 apartments, all with balconies with screened doors, air conditioning, ceiling fans, private bathrooms, hot water and outlets adapted to 110 volts. From the living room or the observation tower, one can watch the movement of the animals going about their natural activities throughout the whole day. From each apartment, all one has to do is open the balcony and the discovery of the Pantanal begins!

Your package Includes:

• Round trip transfers(Share Bus service) from Campo Grande Airport
• morning / afternoon / evening - such as: boat tours, alligator spotting, video presentation, horse back riding, photo safari, Farm tour, ecological treck and others. Activities are not fixed and may vary according to the weather conditions.
• Full American Plan (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Hotel Taxes

All room have private baths, hot water, tiled windows, ceiling fan, air conditioning and electricity sources altered for 110 volts.

TOURIST VISA REQUIRED FOR U.S. CITIZENS VISITING BRAZIL. VISAS MUST BE OBTAINED IN ADVANCED FROM THE BRAZILIAN CONSULATE.

Caiman Main Lodge will be closed from Jan 1st 2008 to Jan 4th 2009 for renovation; there will be two other options inside the lodge - Baiazinha and Cordilheira Pousadas. Passengers will NOT be able to choose in which pousada they will be staying. This will be informed only upon arrival at the Lodge, children under 8 years old will not be allowed in the lodges during the period of refurbishing, due to the lack of adequate infra structure and for strictly safety reasons.