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Caiman Lodge
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Caiman Ecological Refuge comprises 03 lodges with independent operation. All the lodges offer the same contact with local fauna, flora and culture, as well as the same standard of service, with swimming pool, air conditioned in the rooms, private bathrooms with hot shower, alternated 110 volts energy outlets, living room with TV and DVD, bar and restaurant. Upon reservation confirmation, the guests do not know in which Lodge they will be staying at; it is up to Caiman Ecological Refuge management to allocate and accommodate the guests at one of the two lodges, according to availability.
SEDE Lodge: the original homestead of the ranch’s founders, this lodge has maintained its original farmhouse characteristics and is the largest of the 03 lodges, with 11 guestrooms.
BAIAZINHA Lodge: built on stilts it is structured like a bird with opened wings. Located at the banks of a clear-water lake, it provides a magical and cozy ambiance for its guests. It has 06 guestrooms.
CORDILHEIRA Lodge: built with bricks and mounted on stilts, it is located at the margins of a Cordilheira forest, perfectly integrated with the surrounding natural scene. It has 08 guestrooms, being 2 of the suites. At the main farm’s infrastructure, you will also have at your disposal telephone services, fax, infirmary, gift shop, radio communication base, which covers the whole property providing safety to the community and our guests.
The regular trips and excursions at Caiman Ecological Refuge are unique, and you will experience them intensely. To enjoy all Caiman’s scheduled activities a minimum three to four-night stay is recommended: check-in in the first day before the nocturnal activity, and check-out on the fifth day after breakfast, which provides greater knowledge about Pantanal, its nature and its culture. Activities at Caiman start very early in the morning taking full advantage of the best portion of the day to observe the wildlife. After that, the guests return to the lodges, have lunch and rest. When the afternoon passes by and temperature cools off, it is time to go out for an afternoon excursion, another good time to see Pantanal and enjoy the wonderful local sunset.
Walking tours: Walking trails in the woods: taken in many trails in the surrounding areas of the lodges, the walk in the forests allows the guests the observation of small animals and the local vegetation. It is the activity that provides the greatest contact with the environment. Reinforcing the ecological focus of its activity, the Caiman Ecological Refuge alternates the trails, minimizing the impacts upon the environment.
Caiman Tour: it is a walk through the surroundings of the main area of the ranch, corral, research centers, school and Environmental Interpretation Center. The final destination is the Paizinho’s bridge, one of the most traditional places of the Caiman Ecological Refuge, the spot by excellence to observe the Spectacled Caimans. It is a magical moment in which the guests get up close to the caimans with all the safety provided by the guides, getting to know up close one of Pantanal’s symbols.
Horseback Riding: it’s the most traditional way to get to know the Pantanal. In such activity it is common to observe the harmony between cattle and wildlife, it allows to explore regions, where we can not go by foot or vehicles, like the marshes.
Photographic Safari: taken on specially adapted vehicles, this activity enables the access to the most distant places of the farm. During the photographic safari, it is possible to observe the peculiarities and the contrasts of the vegetation, as well as a large variety of animals.
Canadian canoe trip: in the bays of the ranch. The guests row in three-seat Canadian canoes and contemplate the nearby vegetation and water birds. It is also a good opportunity to listen to many the local sounds, besides admire the fantastic Pantanal’s sunset.
Biking: The pantanal is very flat, enabling agreeable bicycle rides. On the roads or trails, the silence is the advantage of such a means of transportation. The bicycle paths and distance vary according to the group profile.
Nocturnal Spotlighting: provides the opportunity to observe nocturnal animals. One of the highlights is when the caimans are spotted, whose eyes present impressive red reflex.
Note: Caiman Ecological Refuge reserves the right to cancel or replace any regular activity if weather conditions are not favorable to its performance. Only children older than 5 years of age may participate of horseback ride activity.
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