Bonito

Travel Guide

Sao Miguel Cave which includes a suspension bridge or treetop walkway
Sao Miguel Cave featuring caves
Formosa River Ecological Park showing a river or creek and rafting as well as a small group of people
Formosa River Ecological Park which includes rapids, rainforest and rafting
Formosa River Ecological Park showing 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 vacation of aquatic adventures, stunning natural beauty and varied wildlife in the Brazilian town of Bonito. This ecotourism center 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 center, 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 organized 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 Formosa River Ecological Park, 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
The price is €47 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
€47
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bonito. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Liberty Square and Lobo Guara Bike Adventure are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (120 reviews)
"Very clean and safe"

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2025

Pousada Villas Bonito
Wetiga Hotel
Wetiga Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Rua Cel. Pilad Rebuá, 679, Bonito, MS
The price is €63 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
€63
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bonito. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Jiboia Project and Liberty Square are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (335 reviews)
"I really liked the uniqueness of the hotel and especially enjoyed the professional and kind staff."

Reviewed on 14 Sep 2024

Wetiga Hotel
Pousada Arte da Natureza
Pousada Arte da Natureza
4 out of 5
Rua Santana do Paraiso, 1027, Bonito, MS
The price is €108 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
€108
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Bonito. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Liberty Square and Lobo Guara Bike ...
9/10 Wonderful! (230 reviews)
"Super efficient staff, clean rooms, good food, great breakfast .Super recommend"

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2025

Pousada Arte da Natureza
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.
House 2 bedrooms from the center of Bonito-MS, rooms with air conditioning
House 2 bedrooms from the center of Bonito-MS, rooms with air conditioning
Rincão Bonito Bonito
Stay at this vacation home in Bonito. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Liberty Square and Lobo Guara Bike Adventure are located nearby.
House 2 bedrooms from the center of Bonito-MS, rooms with air conditioning
Casa do Sossego
Casa do Sossego
Alvorada Bonito
Stay at this vacation home in Bonito. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Liberty Square and Lobo Guara Bike Adventure ...
Casa do Sossego
Paradise Holiday House
Paradise Holiday House
Tarumã Hipica Park
Stay at this vacation home in Bonito. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Lobo Guara Bike Adventure and Liberty Square are located nearby.
Paradise Holiday House
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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