Corumbá

Accomodation

Within Corumbá

Below are main hotels within Corumbá. They're not always perfect, but they are generally reputable, clean and have friendly helpful staff. Since the town get hot and humid - especially in the summer months, splurging for a room with air conditioning is an option worth considering even if you're on a budget.

Nacional Palace Hotel

Has the reputation as Corumbá's finest hotel and is generally the best and most reliable option in town if you're seeking comfort. On the downside, its also popular with businessmen travelling in groups on their fishing trips - with some complaints that it can get rowdy and isn't always family friendly.

Hotel Santa Monica

Not very fancy, and the building is showing its age - but it's a popular mid-range option with helpful and friendly staff. Popular with package tours. Conveniently located near the town centre.

Gold Fish Hotel

This is a large hotel located overlooking the Paraguay river mid-way between Corumbá and Ladário. Popular with fishing tours. Unfortunately its location away from the town centre means that its not so convenient if planning to eat out.

Hotel Laura Vicuña

Simple, but clean and professional.
Close to the town centre and eateries.

Pousada Beija Flor

Popular Bed & Breakfast.
It's located a few blocks away from the town centre but is still close to eateries

Dom Alberto Hostel

Recent addition to our list.
It's a budget option but has good feedback from guests.

Warnings:
We've had past issues with some backpacker hostels in Corumbá having bad service, unfriendly staff - or with bad reviews and/or reports of scams. Your experience may differ, but we supply warnings here so you know ahead of time that they're risky options if choosing to stay there.
Pousada do Cachimbo (Rua Alan Kardec, 4)     
Hostel Road Riders (Rua Firmo de Matos, 01)     

Corumbá's annual Christmas market and fair takes place in the square in the week before Christmas.

Stonework eagle crowning the recently restored Vasquez & Filhos building in Corumbá historic Porto Geral river port.

Estrada Parque and nearby

There are several Pantanal Lodges close to Corumbá. These are good options for viewing wildlife, and the typical Pantanal activities such as fishing, horse riding, and exposure to the region's traditional pantaneiro cattle ranching culture. Almost all are accessed via the Estrada Parque road.

Pantanal Jungle Lodge

Well appointed lodge on the Estrada Parque, and conveniently close to the Buraco das Piranhas turn-off on BR-262 (about an hour out of Corumbá). Strong focus on Pantanal tourism and wildlife.

Pousada & Camping Santa Clara

Overall positive reviews, and includes a range of accommodation options - offering private rooms, plus budget dormitory and camping options which are popular with backpackers. Great wildlife including rare Giant Otters (although they may move from season to season)
Has an office and hostel in Campo Grande which can help arrange transport out to the Fazenda.

Passo do Lontra

Situated on the Estrada Parque also near Buraco das Piranhas, and is well set up for tourists and sports fishermen. It offers comfortable apartments and good facilities, with options also for camping.

Pousada São João Ecotur

This is run by the same company as Passo do Lontra and is located 25km further along the Estrada Parque road.

Xaraés Lodge

A working cattle ranch located near the Abobral river, which also caters for tourists. Activites and wildlife.

Hostel Portal do Pantanal

Located near the Porto da Manga ferry crossing on the Paraguay River - on the MS-228 (Estrada Parque road). Although this is primarily a fishing lodge the hostel also runs other activities such as horse rides and guided treks. The company runs a second hostel in Campo Grande.

Besides the opportunity to view wildlife, staying at Pantanal lodges along the Estrada Parque allows to see and experience life on the region's economic and culturally important cattle ranches.

Fishing Lodges

From January 2020, sports fishing for tourism within the southern Pantanal (the area occupying Mato Gross do Sul) is primarily catch and release. Transport of fish may get you into trouble if you intend to eat your catch. The objective is to maintain fish stocks and reduce the risk of clandestine commercial fishing which sometimes masquerades as amateur sports fishing. Staying at a fishing lodge is the safest option as the guides will know the local rules for what is/isn't permitted.

   Nov-Feb: Piracema (spawning season)
        Fishing is forbidden in the spawning season from November
        through February. This is known locally as piracema -
        an indigenous term (pira = fish, cema = jump).
        Fishing lodges are often closed during these months.

   Fishing licenses and rules
        You'll need a state-issued fishing license.
        Although there's also a federally-issued national license
        its usability is limited within Mato Grosso do Sul state.
        Unlike the federal version (which is issued for a year), the
        state version can be purchased for just the month of your
        stay and is cheaper. It can be completed online but with
        payment being made at an agency of Banco do Brasil.
        www.imasul.ms.gov.br

Pousada Pontal / Pesqueiro do Petry

Rustic fishing lodge in a rural area alongside the Paraguay River - but still a great spot to escape for a day or two. You're unlikely to see much wildlife here except for birds and the odd caiman, but there are dinghies available to take you out to local fishing spots or simply enjoy the experience. Odi Petry, the owner, is enthusiastic about his garden next door - which provides the pousada with a variety of locally grown produce.

Pesqueiro Anzol de Ouro

Fancier option although not as tranquil due to it frequently hosting large groups, with the pool and recreational area also being popular with day-trippers from Corumbá. However, its well set up and situated on a very nice stretch of the river.

Tucanos Park Hotel

This is another option in a similar location as the other two above. Also well set up catering to the anglers wanting to try the local fishing.

Aerial view of Pesqueiro Anzol de Ouro.

Although often quite basic, fishing lodges generally provide a quieter escape - along with guides and boats allowing you to explore (and fish) along local rivers.

Ladário

It isn't high on most people's "must-see" list, but Ladário is a pleasant little town, only about 5-10 minutes from Corumbá. It's another popular location where out-of-towners spend their time fishing.

Hotel Rios do Pantanal

This is the best option if staying in Ladário. This is a small and basic hotel - but clean and well-reviewed (especially the breakfasts). Most of the clientele come for the fishing.

Puerto Suarez

Although most tourists stay in Corumbá, the towns of Puerto Suarez and Puerto Quijarro across the border in Bolivia also have options as shown below:

Casa Real

Small comfortable Bed & Breakfast with private baths and air conditioning. Friendly and helpful. Rates USD 25-50 depending on room type.
Website offline, so try: casareal_agenciadeturismo [at] hotmail.com

El Pantanal Resort Hotel

El Pantanal is aiming for the high-end of the market - but bear in mind that it's located in a remote region of Bolivia so isn't up to it's full five-star aspirations. That being said, its a quiet pleasant landscaped spot in a rural setting just outside Puerto Quijarro. The staff generally do their best to ensure that their guests' stay is comfortable and enjoyable.

Jardin del Bibosi

Also aiming for upmarket clientele and fairly impressive from the outside. Generally okay but has some mixed reviews from travellers.

Hotel Liloko

Clean, comfortable and reasonably priced option just across the Brazil/Bolivia frontier in Puerto Quijarro.

Ladário is the local base for the Brazilian Navy which operates a significantly sized river navy. Transport along Paraguay River remains economically crucial and has historically been disrupted by conflicts among Brazil's neighbours. The navy also plays an important role ensuring essential services for remote communities.

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