Holiday in Bonito
City in Brazil — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇧🇷
Country
Brazil
Type
City
Best time to travel
December to March (rainy season = clearest rivers!) and June to September (dry season, less rain)
Budget/day
80-130€: Good hotel, 2 tours per day, restaurants
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Campo Grande (approx. 14h with layover), then 5h bus/car to Bonito.
Deals for Bonito:
What makes Bonito special as a destination?
Bonito is Brazil's ecotourism capital — a small town in Mato Grosso do Sul with the clearest rivers in the country. The crystal-clear waters of the spring rivers allow for snorkeling in natural aquariums, where you float through nature among hundreds of colorful fish. Bonito is also a model for sustainable tourism: visitor numbers are strictly limited and nature comes first.
What are the top highlights in Bonito?
The top highlights in Bonito include Rio da Prata, Gruta do Lago Azul, Boca da Onça, Abismo Anhumas.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Rio da Prata
Snorkeling in the crystal-clear river among hundreds of colorful fish — Brazil's most impressive natural aquarium.
Gruta do Lago Azul
The stalactite cave with a surreal blue underground lake is a natural wonder.
Boca da Onça
The highest waterfall in Mato Grosso do Sul (156m) with a hiking trail through the rainforest.
Abismo Anhumas
Rappelling into a 72m deep cave and then diving or snorkeling in the underground lake — ultimate adventure.
Hotels in Bonito
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Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Bonito?
The best time to visit Bonito is December to March (rainy season = clearest rivers!) and June to September (dry season, less rain). Warm and humid, 25-35°C, afternoon rain showers, but clearest rivers In winter: Dry, 15-28°C, pleasant, rivers a bit murkier
Recommended travel time
December to March (rainy season = clearest rivers!) and June to September (dry season, less rain)
Summer
Warm and humid, 25-35°C, afternoon rain showers, but clearest rivers
Winter
Dry, 15-28°C, pleasant, rivers a bit murkier
How much does a holiday in Bonito cost?
Budget travellers: 40-60€: Pousada, local restaurants, cheaper tours/day, mid-range: 80-130€: Good hotel, 2 tours per day, restaurants/day, luxury: 200€+: Eco-resort, Abismo Anhumas + premium tours/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
40-60€: Pousada, local restaurants, cheaper tours
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
80-130€: Good hotel, 2 tours per day, restaurants
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
200€+: Eco-resort, Abismo Anhumas + premium tours
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Bonito?
Flight to Campo Grande (approx. 14h with layover), then 5h bus/car to Bonito.
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Compare package holidays nowWhat travel tips are there for Bonito?
Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
All tours must be booked through licensed agencies — visitor numbers are strictly limited!
In high season (Dec-Feb, July), be sure to book tours in advance
Rio da Prata and Rio Sucuri are the best snorkeling spots — bring an underwater camera!
Bonito is a model for sustainable tourism — take your trash with you and respect the rules
What should you eat in Bonito?
Typical specialities in Bonito: Peixe na Telha — fish grilled on a roof tile, the region's specialty, Jacaré — crocodile meat, served as an exotic delicacy in some restaurants, Sopa Paraguaia — savory corn cake, a heritage of the Paraguayan border region, Tereré — ice-cold mate tea, the region's favorite drink, consumed from the cuia.
These specialties you must try!
