Rio Claro is about 45km down the Transpantaneira road so not too long to endure the bumpy journey. The pousada is located on a working ranch and is less wildlife tourism orientated than some other places for whom this is the main focus. The accommodation is in single storey blocks with a wide veranda equipped with hammocks, perfect for relaxing... More

In balancing wilderness with kid-friendliness, we opted for the more kid-friendly. This place a working cattle ranch on the shores of a pristine winding river, and each of the four days we stayed was tightly scheduled with boat rides in a motored metal dinghy, hikes through pastures and forests, driving safaris along the Transpantaneira, piranha fishing off the farm's dock,... More

We stayed at the Rio Claro for 4 nights with our 3 children ages 13, 11 and 8. They rode the houses twice and had a blast with no problems. The animal life that you will see in just increadable. Best was our guide Mac. He is wonderful. Call him at [-]. Rio Claro is quite basic but comfortable. The... More

We had a 3 day 2 night trip booked trough and company called Pantanal-/Amazonas-Tours based in Pacone. The pousada is about an hours drive from Pacone so not too far but you really feel in the middle of no where. The rooms are nice and clean but fairly basic but that what you expect in the pantanals. Food was included... More

During a horseback riding excursion organized by our Pantanal tour company, my husband was thrown by a horse owned by the pousada, getting injured in the process. Instead of going back to the pousada to seek assistance, the hotel worker went to retrieve the horse and my husband had to walk back for half an hour back to the pousada.... More

We spent 2 nights at Rio Claro as we were leaving the Pantanal. Our room was a bit cramped, with a king bed (actually 2 twins together), but it was comfortable enough and clean and the air conditioner make quick work of cooling the room down. Oddly, no one made up our room after the 1st night, but since we... More

We stayed at Rio Claro lodge for 3 nights, which was a nice lodge based at the beginning of the Transpantaneira Highway. The rooms were lovely and clean and the food was great. They have a pool and hammocks for you to relax in during the midday heat. They cater for vegetarians too. The good thing about this lodge is... More