Things to do & places to visit in State of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

State of Mato Grosso do Sul #16 destination in Brazil 2023. The average rating score is 4.44 based on 53.3k traveler reviews, of 199 attractions. Timezone: America/Campo_Grande, current date and time: Monday, May 06, 2024, 14:10.

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5.0 Recanto Ecologico Rio da Prata (3.669 reviews) from $87.25
- Great guide and a wanderful place
Monday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Aquariums

Snorkeling in crystal clear waters! The ecotourism operation at Recanto Ecologico Rio da Prata follows the principles for sustainability. The tour is developed within a RPPN - Private Reserve of Natural Heritage. Elected the Best Tourist Attraction of Brazil in 2008 and 2009 by readers of Brazil's most respected Travel Guide - Guia 4 Rodas, the ranch also received awards for its environmental projects and social responsibility. Main tour: Trail and Snorkeling. After the tour a regional lunch is served. Optional tours: Horseback riding, Birdwatching and Scuba Diving. See more..
5.0 Parque Ecologico Rio Formoso (2.234 reviews) from $30.00
- Great fun afternoon with excellent tubing guides
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks

Well worth visiting as much to do with kids. Staff were fantastic. Was very peaceful and beautiful venue. See more..
5.0 Lagoa Misteriosa (1.072 reviews)
- Amazing place but snorkel don't dive!
Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Scuba & Snorkelling

The Mysterious Lagoon is a really cool place and definitely worth checking out. That said, for the cost difference between snorkelling and diving, you're better off just snorkelling. As you swim you hover over a yawning blue opening which is stunning. Combine this tour with the Rio da Prata and kill two birds with one stone, doing both the same day, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. See more..
5.0 Bio Park (390 reviews)
- Unexpected Surprise
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas

We really enjoyed our trip to the Bio Park. We visited on a gray morning when our previously planned activity was cancelled due to weather. It was such a pleasant surprise. Our guide, Luiz Fernando, did an amazing job. He provided just the right amount of information about each animal and he was so pleasant and clearly passionate about his job. It was a perfect opportunity to see animals unique to the area up close. It started pouring in the middle of our visit but umbrellas were quickly provided and we were able to complete our tour despite the showers. See more..
5.0 Shrine of Nossa Senhora do Perpétuo Socorro (209 reviews)
- Nice and beautiful and holy place
Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals

The church is really beautiful and the complex you have in the same space are good and you can buy a lot of religious souvenirs See more..
5.0 Cachoeira do Buraco do Macaco (154 reviews)
- Excelente
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Waterfalls

Lugar perfeito. Água deliciosa e cenário fotográfico. Vale muito a pena e cada centavo. Voltaria sem dúvidas. See more..
4.5 Gruta do Lago Azul (7.653 reviews)
- Beautiful blue
Spent 1-2 hours Caverns & Caves

The main atraction is the blue water inside de gruta. It is beautiful and worth a visit. About the tourist management: 15 tourists per group is a good number BUT if they alow 4 groups at the same time inside the tour, well, this is a form of infringe the rules of tourists management. Too many tourists inside the gruta. See more..
4.5 Rio Sucuri (3.741 reviews)
- Beautiful
Spent 2-3 hours Bodies of Water

Traditional Floating in Bonito A light trail or lift to meet the lush river springs, unique privilege on our tour, is approximately 1800 meters in the true underwater garden in one of the most crystal clear waters in the world! LIVE AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE AND DISCOVER A NEW WORLD !! See more..
4.5 Aquario Natural (3.088 reviews)
- Great exoerience. Recommend it to do it fist.
Aquariums

The structure and organization of the Aquario Natural are remarkable. Water visibility and fish species are amazing Water is cold but they supply complete vesture, which includes mask, snorkel, neoprene vesture and shoes. The flotation experience is not long and I really recommend to do it as a first flotation experience, especially for unexperienced people. Also doing it first will avoid not enjoying it as much as it could. Aquario Natural is one of the closest attractions to the city. See more..
4.5 Parque das Nações Indígenas (2.656 reviews)
- Exceptional place to visit.
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Parks

Wonderfull place to see the regional flora and fauna, characteristics of the Pantanal. Walk and rest a copule of hours. See more..
4.5 Estancia Mimosa Ecoturismo - Cachoeiras em Bonito, MS (2.481 reviews) from $57.51
- Eco tourism at its best.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Waterfalls

Adventure of ecotourism with respect to the environment and regional culture! Estancia Mimosa Ecotourism offers its visitors an interpretive trail amidst the forest stopping by at various cascades of all sizes and shapes, where you can swim in natural pools. Along the way, there are small caves, a diving platform and viewpoints with privileged view to the mountains of the Bodoquena Sierra.Includes: Lunch with dishes and homemade desserts prepared in authentic wood burning stove, safety insurance, local guide and life jacket. In 2018 the Tour received an honour prize at environmental category at Brazilian Premio Braztoa de Sustentabilidade. Optional Tours: Horseback riding and Bird Watching. See more..
4.5 Cachoeira Boca da Onça (2.403 reviews)
- Simply Amazing
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Waterfalls

We did the 90m rapel and waterfall trail. It was one of the most amazing experiences ever! The rapel is VERY safe and easy, with spectacular views of the canyon. The trail is also beautiful, complete with 8 waterfalls. Each waterfall is breathtaking in its own way, though buraca do macaco was my favorite. Do not skip this place! See more..
4.5 Projeto Jiboia (2.220 reviews)
- Interesting and Funny night
Zoos

Uma atividade noturna com inicio as 19h onde atraves de suas experiencias pessoais seu fundador, Henrique Naufal, tenta de maneira extrovertida desmistificar as serpentes, passando pelas lendas e fatos, evitando assim sua matanca indiscriminada na natureza. Uma maneira diferente de trazer a educacao ambiental ao publico. Obs: Nao recomendado para quem esta de mal humor... See more..
4.5 Buraco das Araras Ecoturismo (1.506 reviews)
- Beautiful landscape, amazing macaw observation experience
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Nature & Wildlife Areas • Geologic Formations

What an amazing experience! The sinkhole is already a beauty, the biggest in Latin America according to our guide. But being able to observe the macaws in their natural habitat is a privilege. We had the luck to see about 20/30 macaws flying in couples and then in a big group from one side of the sinkhole to the other. They left for a while and came back. We saw 2 tucanos as well. See more..
4.5 Gruta Catedral (1.132 reviews)
- Nice experience
Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Natural History Museums • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Caverns & Caves

It is an easy and amazing experience. Not really much to walk but plenty of things to see. from the trees and animals to the cave itself. The track to reach the cave may be exausting for people no used to walk on irrregular terrain. Not possible to be done if you are using whellchair. cave is not long butthe guidemake the time there enjoyable. My wife has a light claustrophobia but she managed to stay with the group all the way. It is a quick experience and I recommend to do it in a day you can select other activities like blue lake cave or Aquario Natura. It is not a cave for those people well experienced in visiting other caves. The place offer a humble museum you can visit while waiting your time. See more..
4.5 Parque das Cachoeiras (1.043 reviews)
- Don´t miss it!
Parks • Waterfalls

wonderful park full of waterfalls, each one different than the other. There is a tour guide that goes with you, and you can enter the falls and swim. I recommend it, I loved it. See more..
4.5 Fazenda Ceita Core (690 reviews)
- Amazing
Farms

The place is amazing! We were a group of 6 friends (3 boys and 3 girls) and we all loved it. The guide Flavio was super nice to us. Make sure you ask for him when u book ur tour. The place is amazing. Highly recommended! See more..
4.5 Parque dos Poderes (579 reviews)
- Nice walk os cycling on week ends
Parks

this is a green area where the goverment Offices are located. An open area to enjjoy nature. Nece to walk and ride. See more..
4.5 Belmar Fidalgo Stadium (456 reviews)
- Nice place to spend an afternoon
Arenas & Stadiums

In Campo Grande you can spend many days, always finding something to do. Spending your afternoon in company in this park is one of them; there are many activities you can do here and many facilities that can be used to work out or play football. See more..
4.5 Museu das Culturas Dom Bosco (427 reviews)
- Beautiful place
Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

The museum is really a must visit attraction. You can find a lot of history and religious items to understood the history and faith of Salesians See more..
4.5 Estrada Parque do Pantanal (307 reviews)
- Pantanel experience with Indiana Tours
Scenic Drives

Indiana tours were very accomodating and explained everything clearly. This impression lasted throughout the pantanel trip. The lodge was comfortable (great ac in rooms), guides were very informative with high level of English. There was plenty of food, lodge located close to mini market for cachaca! Overall it was a great experience of the pantanel! See more..
4.5 Parque Nacional da Serra da Bodoquena (283 reviews)
- Great fun swimming in/under waterfalls
National Parks • Parks

Well worth the drive from Bonito. Groups are small and the guide makes sure everyone is comfortable. The trail is well built and swimming under the waterfalls is great fun. See more..
4.5 Rio Formoso (251 reviews)
- Very nice but not that wild.
Bodies of Water

We booked with Oueda d'Agua and had a wonderful day with them. Although the rapids are not that heavy (which makes it very suitable for little children) the nature is fantastic and even wild animals are likely to encounter. A day with a lot of fun and a nice lunch can be taken afterwards upon arrival. See more..
4.5 Lagoa Maior (247 reviews)
- Lots of evening activity
Bodies of Water

In the evening, the activity around the lake picks up with walkers, bicyclers and picnic-ers. Capybaras are usually grazing in the grassy areas, or near the water. See more..
4.5 Sao Jose Church (197 reviews)
- Linda
Churches & Cathedrals

Linda Igreja!!! Arquitetura linda,bem conservada e com missas lindas!
Localizacao central facilita a visitacao. See more..
4.5 Palace Popular of Culture (194 reviews)
- Teatro
Architectural Buildings • Educational sites

Belíssimo Centro de Convenções com um teatro muito confortável e que lhe dá a possibilidade de assistir aos shows de qualquer posição See more..
4.5 Museu de Historia do Pantanal (114 reviews)
- It is free to visit and very complex
Monday: Speciality Museums

Tue-Sun 1.30pm-5.30pm See more..
4.5 Igreja São Francisco (109 reviews)
- Linda!
Churches & Cathedrals

Igreja simples e linda! As missas são super agradáveis, com música por um pianista e uma cantora de linda voz. Vale a pena! See more..
4.0 Balneario Municipal (2.526 reviews)
- Good and cheap
Parks

The place is a good to pass the day. Have a big space with many things to do. To who like of flutuation, is possible rent a mask and other equipaments for this, and realy worth. A manner cheap to pass the day. I recommend. See more..
4.0 Grutas de São Miguel (1.820 reviews)
- Amazing natural attraction near Bonito
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Caverns & Caves

In case you got tired of swimming with the fish - this is a good family excursion where the whole family learns something about the past of the region millions of years ago- and the formation of the continents . Our kids (9 and 11) loved to identify and imagine figures and structures created over thousands and thousands of years through drops of water …. Our guid was very inspiring explaining the different formations ant the history of the cave. See more..