Paraguay River Jaguar Programs

The Baiazinha Lodge is the perfect base for jaguar tracking on the Paraguay river and Taiama Reserve. The Taiama Reserve is a federally protected area; it is not open to the public and no tour operator is permitted to take tourists onto the reserve.

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Below you can find detailed information of our eco-tourism and vacation packages.

  • 4 Days/3 Nights
  • 5 Days/4 Nights

4 Days/3 Nights

Itinerary

Day 1 Departure from Cuiaba to the Baiazinha Lodge (Wednesday)
Departure from Cuiaba in the morning towards Caceres (205 km/2,5 hrs) on paved roads. Before entering the city we turn left and take a 77 km (2,5 hrs) towards the Paraguay river. Arrival at the Baiazinha Lodge. After lunch a fist reconaissance tour into surrounding area of the Paraguay river and its channels to see if we get a first glimps of the jaguar and to spot other wildlife.  Dinner and overnight. (L,D)

Spend day 2 and 3 at the Baiazinha Lodge (Thursday & Friday)
Full days boat trips on the Paraguay river and the vicinity of the Taiama Ecological Reserve and its channels in search for jaguars and other wildlife. This is one of the best areas to see jaguars away from the crowds. They are a little shier here, but with a little luck you will get face-to-face with one these elusive cats. Besides the jaguars the regions is known for its high concentration of other wildlife! Overnight.(B,L,D)

Day 4 Return from the Baiazinha Lodge to Cuiaba (Saturday)
After breakfast transfer to the airport of Cuiaba, where you´ll arrive around 14:00 hrs.(B)

Prices

Package prices per person in US$ for 2022 based on a minimum of 02 participants:

Fixed departures*:
02/03 persons 04/05 persons 06/09 persons
DBL TRPL DBL TRPL DBL TRPL
1593 1593 1536 1536 1268 1268

Other departures**:
02/03 persons 04/05 persons 06/09 persons
DBL TRPL DBL TRPL DBL TRPL
2160 1792 1536 1536 1268 1268

*Fixed departures 2022:
06-09 July 
13-16 July
20-23 July
27-30 July
03-06 August
10-13 August
17-20 August
24-27 August
07-10 September
14-17 September
21-24 September
05-08 October
12-15 October
19-22 October

**Other departures: any other departures between July and October 2022

5 Days/4 Nights

Itinerary

Day 1 Departure from Cuiaba to the Baiazinha Lodge (Saturday) 
Departure from Cuiaba in the morning towards Caceres (205 km/2,5 hrs) on paved roads. Before entering the city we turn left and take a 77 km (2,5 hrs) towards the Paraguay river. Arrival at the Baiazinha Lodge. After lunch a fist reconaissance tour into surrounding area of the Paraguay river and its channels to see if we get a first glimps of the jaguar and to spot other wildlife.  Dinner and overnight. (L,D)

Spend day 2, 3 & 4 at the Baiazinha Lodge (Sunday to Tuesday)
Full days boat trips on the Paraguay river and the vicinity of the Taiama Ecological Reserve and its channels in search for jaguars and other wildlife. This is one of the best areas to see jaguars away from the crowds. They are a little shier here, but with a little luck you will get face-to-face with one these elusive cats. Besides the jaguars the regions is known for its high concentration of other wildlife! Overnight.(B,L,D)

Day 5 Return from the Baiazinha Lodge to Cuiaba (Wednesday)
After breakfast transfer to the airport of Cuiaba, where you´ll arrive around 14:00 hrs.(B)

Prices

Package prices per person in US$ for 2022 based on a minimum of 02 participants:

Fixed departures*:
02/03 persons 04/05 persons 06/09 persons
DBL TRPL DBL TRPL DBL TRPL
2006 2006 1885 1885 1571 1571

Other departures*:
02/03 persons 04/05 persons 06/09 persons
DBL TRPL DBL TRPL DBL TRPL
2985 2183 1905 1905 1591 1591

​*Fixed departures 2022:
16-20 July
13-17 August
27-31 August
10-14 September
08-12 October
15-19 October
26-30 October

**Other departures: any other departures between July and October 2022

Includes

  • Overnights in choosen accommodation;
  • Transfers mentioned in itinerary in air-conditioned vehicle with driver;
  • Meals as mentioned in itinerary (B=breakfast / L=lunch / D=diner, excl. drinks);
  • Excursions as mentioned in itinerary;
  • English speaking guide during excursion mentioned in the itinerary.  

Observation

Schedule for July - November 2022 season.
3 nights package from WEDNESDAY to SATURDAY
4 nights package from SATURDAY to WEDNESDAY
7 nights package from SATURDAY to SATURDAY 

What to bring: Light weight pants, jeans, T-shirts, long sleeved shirts, shorts, bathing suit, extra socks and underwear, sandals, good walking and/or old tennis shoes, windbreaker/light rainjacket, sun hat, flash light, sun screen, insect repellent, binoculars, camera, film, extra batteries. Sweatshirt or sweater recommended from July to September.