We just came back from our best ever holiday! Marina and Lucas are super hosts, welcoming, relaxed, flexible, dedicated to conservation, true passion for nature, we couldnt have wished for more! I did lots of horse riding and my partner lots of birding and fishing. We saw loads of animals including giant anteater (weirdest animal ive seen in my life!),... more

If you want a personal wildlife viewing experience this is the place to go. With only a maximum of 8 guests you will get personal one on one attention. While I was there there were only two other people which ensured that we got the best wildlife viewing experience. From trips in an open top safari style jeep, boat rides... more

We were looking for a place where nature and animal watching was the highest priority, where we will be able to visit pantanal out of the touristic and big hotel, and with a good confort and we found this place at barranco alto. There were as well so many other things that we would have not expect as a wonderful... more

On 11Jan 08,in a fit of pique,Igave Marina & Lucas the only bad review that they have ever had!! I had not been there but having found their site and read all the reviews i knew that I had to.I was frustrated because it seemed my email enquiries were going unanswered.Immediately my review was published I was contacted by Lucas... more

To be honest, I was skeptical of the unanimous 5 star ratings that everybody had given. Could a lodge really be that great? After spending a few days here, it not only met my expectations, but also exceeded them. I don't give out very many 5 star ratings, but this definitely surpasses the rating scale. I would give it 6... more

My husband and I spent three nights at Fazenda Barranco Alto in early June. We could not have asked for a better experience. Marina and Lucas taught us more about the Pantanal than we would have ever expected. They were excellent hosts. The flight over was beautiful. Everyone was extremely accomodating and very helpful. We were in the last week... more

We have just returned from 5 days at the Fazenda Barranco Alto, and still cannot really come up with words adequate to describe the place. All previous reviews are true, the hosts Marina and Lucas are warm and inviting hosts, the ranch is spectacular, the setting unlike anywhere else. The food, the overall ambience, the staff- all superb. But what... more

My wife and I stayed at Fazenda Barranco Alto for four days as part on a short Brazil tour. Our stay was marvellous. Lucas and Marina the owners could not have been more hospitable and friendly. The food was excellent and the accommodation extremely comfortable. We enjoyed a whole range of activities, and found that whatever was on the schedule... more

My husband and I have travelled widely, but this was far and away the most amazing travel experience we have ever had. Marina and Lucas treat you like friends in their home - and what an incredibly beautiful home it is. This would be an amazing honeymoon destination for 'outdoors-y' types, and was incredible for us as a place to... more