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Voykit pocket guide · Brazil
Passo do Lontra
Passo do Lontra is a Pantanal lodge area, not a town: book 3–4 nights at a fazenda for wildlife tours. A day trip is pointless — you need the lodge's transport.
Passo do Lontra is a cluster of lodges and farms 8 km north of the Buraco das Piranhas junction, on dirt roads MS-184 and MS-228. There is no village centre, no bank, no restaurant outside your lodge. You come here for boat tours, jungle walks, horseriding and wildlife (caimans, capybaras, toucans, anteaters; jaguars are rare). Everything is arranged by your accommodation — transport, meals, activities. Most visitors stay 3–4 nights as part of a Pantanal itinerary.
- Country
- Brazil
- Best months
- Jun–Oct (dry season, best wildlife viewing)
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (wet season, many dirt roads impassable)
- Stay
- 3–4 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- BRL
- Money
- Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$). About R$5–5.8 per US dollar in 2026 — check. Cards and tap-to-pay are accepted almost everywhere, even at beach kiosks.
- Daily spend
- Budget R$250–400 (shared room, basic lodge, meals included) · Mid R$400–700 (private room, mid-range lodge, meals and some activities) · High R$700+ (luxury lodge, all-inclusive with boat tours and jeep safaris) (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Vivo, Claro and TIM cover the country; buying a prepaid SIM needs a passport and sometimes a CPF — an eSIM before you fly is easier.
- Emergency
- Police 190 · Ambulance 192 · Fire 193
- Plugs
- Types N, C · 127 V (Rio, São Paulo) or 220 V (Brasília, much of the Northeast) · Check the voltage on the socket; most chargers are dual-voltage.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 10% service (serviço) usually on the bill; optional but normal.; Beach kiosk / bar: Often included; round up.; Taxi / Uber: Not expected; round up.; Guide: US$5–15 per person per day.; Hotel staff: Small tip for porters.
- Water
- Do not drink tap water; filtered water is provided in most homes and hotels.
- Toilets
- Put toilet paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bus Corumbá → Passo do Lontra | R$32 |
| Minibus Bonito → Passo do Lontra | R$100 |
| Boat tour (half day) | R$150–250 |
| Jeep safari (half day) | R$200–350 |
| Meal at lodge (if not included) | R$40–80 |
| Water and snacks at lodge shop | R$5–15 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CGR · Campo Grande International Airport
- About 280 km (174 mi) east; you need a transfer or bus to Corumbá then a lodge pick-up.About 174 mi (280 km) east; you need a transfer or bus to Corumbá then a lodge pick-up.
- CMG · Corumbá International Airport
- About 200 km (124 mi) west; daily bus from Corumbá at 14:30 (check) to the bridge at Passo do Lontra.About 200 km (124 mi) west; daily bus from Corumbá at 2:30 PM (check) to the bridge at Passo do Lontra.About 124 mi (200 km) west; daily bus from Corumbá at 14:30 (check) to the bridge at Passo do Lontra.About 124 mi (200 km) west; daily bus from Corumbá at 2:30 PM (check) to the bridge at Passo do Lontra.
Typical fares
- Bus Corumbá → Passo do Lontra
- R$32, about 2 h, daily at 14:30 (check)R$32, about 2 h, daily at 2:30 PM (check)
- Minibus Bonito → Passo do Lontra
- R$100, about 3 h (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Your lodge provides all transport to activities. Public transport is non-existent. Roads MS-184 and MS-228 are unpaved dirt roads.
See and do
Known for
- Pantanal wildlife lodges
- Boat tours on Rio Miranda and Rio Negro
- Jungle walks and horseriding
- Caimans, capybaras, toucans, anteaters
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Corumbá | Bus from the bridge at Passo do Lontra to Corumbá (Cruzeiro do Sul, about 2 h, R$32, check schedule) | About 2.5 h |
| Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul | Minibus from Buraco das Piranhas (Vanzella Transportes, about 3 h, R$100, check) | About 3.5 h |
| Campo Grande | Bus from Corumbá or private transfer, about 4–5 h | About 5–6 h |
Sleep
- Lodges along MS-184 and MS-228
- All accommodation is inside a fazenda or lodge. Examples: Hotel Passo do Lontra, Lontra Pantanal, Pantanal Jungle Lodge, Barco Hotel Safaritur. Book a package that includes meals and activities.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Oláoh-LAH |
| Thank you | Obrigadooh-bree-GAH-doo |
| How much? | Quanto?KWAN-too |
| Where is the lodge? | Onde fica a pousada?ON-dee FEE-kah ah poh-ZAH-dah |
| Can I pay by card? | Posso pagar com cartão?POH-soh pah-GAR kohm kar-TAHN |
| Help! | Socorro!soh-KOH-hoo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake, hug or cheek kiss (one in São Paulo, two in Rio); avoid: Being stiff with new acquaintances
- Gestures: Use thumbs-up freely; avoid: The OK hand sign (it is rude)
- Language: Try Portuguese; say obrigado/obrigada; avoid: Defaulting to Spanish
- Time: Expect relaxed social punctuality; avoid: Being late for tours and flights
- Beach: Bring only a towel, cash and a copy of your ID; avoid: Leaving things unattended
Scams and watch-outs
- No shops, restaurants or ATMs in Passo do Lontra — bring cash (BRL) for the small shop at the bridge.
- Dirt roads can become impassable in the wet season (Nov–Mar).
- Jaguar sightings are possible but not guaranteed; ask your lodge about recent sightings.
- Last bus from Corumbá departs at 14:30 (check); if you miss it, you need a private transfer.
Passo do Lontra is very safe for tourists; the main risks are wildlife (caimans, snakes) and getting stuck on dirt roads in the wet season. Follow your lodge's safety instructions.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Passo do Lontra yet. Suggested stay: 3–4 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Pantanal wildlife lodges
- Boat tours on Rio Miranda and Rio Negro
- Jungle walks and horseriding
- Caimans, capybaras, toucans, anteaters
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Passo do Lontra, revision 5242681 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5242681
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Passo do Lontra
Para este endereço, por favor
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
The US Embassy is in Brasília; consulates in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Recife and Porto Alegre. Most other countries have embassies in Brasília and consulates in Rio or São Paulo.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/passo-do-lontra). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.