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 2023 based on a minimum of 02 participants:

Fixed departures*:
02/03 persons 04/05 persons 06/09 persons
DBL TRPL DBL TRPL DBL TRPL
1765 1765 1755 1755 1583 1583

Other departures**:
02/03 persons 04/05 persons 06/09 persons
DBL TRPL DBL TRPL DBL TRPL
2727 2068 1765 1765 1583 1583

*Fixed departures 2023:
05-08 July 
19-22 July
26-29 July
02-05 August
09-12 August
16-19 August
30 August - 02 September
06-09 September
20-23 September
27-30 September
04-07 October
11-14 October
18-21 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 2023 based on a minimum of 02 participants:

Fixed departures*:
02/03 persons 04/05 persons 06/09 persons
DBL TRPL DBL TRPL DBL TRPL
2228 2228 2208 2208 2018 2018

Other departures**:
02/03 persons 04/05 persons 06/09 persons
DBL TRPL DBL TRPL DBL TRPL
3415 2593 2228 2228 2018 2018

​*Fixed departures 2023:
15-19 July
05-09 August
19-23 August
02-06 September
16-20 September
23-27 September
07-11 October
14-18 October
21-25 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 2023 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.