Bonito Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sao Miguel Cave featuring a suspension bridge or treetop walkway
Sao Miguel Cave featuring caves
Formosa River Ecological Park which includes a river or creek and rafting as well as a small group of people
Formosa River Ecological Park showing rapids, rafting and rainforest
Formosa River Ecological Park featuring a river or creek

Adventure sports and wildlife spotting amid striking landscapes help to make the state of Mato Grosso do Sul one of Brazil’s leading ecotourism destinations.

Get ready for a holiday of aquatic adventures, stunning natural beauty and varied wildlife in the Brazilian town of Bonito. This ecotourism centre sits nestled within rivers and forests in the southwestern corner of the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Bonito itself has few attractions but visitors flock here to explore what lies in the town’s immediate environs. Come face to face with multicolored fish on a snorkeling trip, travel deep into caves to admire massive stalagmites, swim in waterfalls and go tubing along river rapids.

Enjoy a wide range of family-friendly activities at day resorts such as Figueira BeachOpens in a new window and Formoso River Ecological ParkOpens in a new window. Go horseback riding, quad biking, scuba diving and snorkeling. Try river tubing, slacklining, stand-up paddleboarding and zip lining. Spot brightly colored fish while swimming in the crystalline waters of the Municipal Baths. Bathe in the pools of seven waterfalls at the Waterfalls Park (Parque das Cachoeiras). Baía Bonita Ecological Reserve offers the chance to snorkel in a river and look for deer and snakes on a nature trail.

Feel dwarfed by huge stalactites and stalagmites at millennia-old caves. Marvel at prehistoric mammal fossils, stone flowers and Blue Lake Cave, where the water turns a piercing blue when the sun's rays hit it. Watch exotic birds fly overhead as you walk deep into eerie São Miguel CaveOpens in a new window. Enjoy more snorkeling in pristine waters at the Mysterious Lake, set at the bottom of a sinkhole.

In Bonito’s town centre, Public SquareOpens in a new window is a major social gathering place and location for free concerts. Sit on the lawns with a picnic or dine at restaurants in the surrounding streets. Learn about aquatic animals native to the region at Aquário de Bonito. Get the opportunity to handle a boa constrictor at the Jibóia ProjectOpens in a new window.

Reach Bonito by catching long-distance buses from Campo Grande, Corumbá and Miranda. Almost all attractions are accessible via organised tours only. Dozens of tour operators line Rua Coronel Pilad Rebuá and charge the same prices for each tour and attraction. Spaces are limited so book well in advance, especially from December to February, during Easter and in July.

Where to stay in Bonito

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Rincão Bonito

When in Rincão Bonito, you can plan a visit to Liberty Square and Municipal Baths, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Rincão Bonito
Pousada Villas Bonito

Pousada Villas Bonito

3 out of 5
Rua Filinto Muller 985, centro, Bonito, MS
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bonito. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Liberty Square and Lobo Guara Bike Adventure are ...
Pousada Villas Bonito
Zagaia Eco Resort

Zagaia Eco Resort

3.5 out of 5
Rodovia Bonito - Três Morros, Km 0, Zona Rural, Bonito, MS
The price is ฿6,593 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿6,593
฿6,922 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly resort in Bonito. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Jiboia Project and Liberty Square ...
Zagaia Eco Resort
Wetiga Hotel

Wetiga Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Rua Cel. Pilad Rebuá, 679, Bonito, MS
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bonito. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Jiboia Project and Liberty Square are located ...
Wetiga Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Pousada Capiau

Pousada Capiau

3 out of 5
R. Dois de Outubro, 700, Bonito, MS
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Bonito. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Jiboia Project and Liberty Square are ...
Pousada Capiau
Casa Bonita MS By Carpediem

Casa Bonita MS By Carpediem

3 out of 5
R. Santana do Paraíso, 1644, Bonito, MS
Stay at this 3-star holiday home in Bonito. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Liberty Square and Lobo Guara Bike Adventure ...
Casa Bonita MS By Carpediem
Apartamentos Mobiliados Para Temporada

Apartamentos Mobiliados Para Temporada

2 out of 5
Rua de 24 de Fevereiro, 2.157, Centro, Bonito, MS
Stay at this apartment in Bonito. Popular attractions Liberty Square and Lobo Guara Bike Adventure are located nearby.
Apartamentos Mobiliados Para Temporada
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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