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Pantanal wetlands
The Pantanal is one of the biggest floodable land with the biggest bio-diversity of South America also considered an important biosphere reserve. |
The localization of the Pantanal is fundamental for the ecosystem formation. The variety of vegetal species is huge because the Pantanal links to the Brazilian Savannah, flooded lands and also some types of Amazon vegetation.
The total area is around 240,000 square kilometers and is situated in Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay. In Brazil the Pantanal is situated in the states of Mato Grosso (MT) and Mato Grosso do Sul (MS). |
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Cuiabá: Northern gateway to the Pantanal
Cuiabá is located in the state of Mato Grosso. From Cuiabá it takes just 100 km. (62 miles) to reach the Pantanal, which starts in Poconé. If you travel by plane, Cuiabá is the nearest city to the Pantanal with an airport for domestic flights.
Cuiabá is app. 1800 km. (1200 miles) from São Paulo.
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The Pantanal