Bonito

Travel Guide

Sao Miguel Cave which includes a suspension bridge or treetop walkway
Sao Miguel Cave featuring caves
Formosa River Ecological Park featuring a river or creek and rafting as well as a small group of people
Formosa River Ecological Park showing rainforest, rafting and rapids
Formosa River Ecological Park showing a river or creek

Adventure sports and wildlife spotting amid striking landscapes help to make the state of Mato Grosso do Sul one of Brazil’s leading ecotourism destinations.

Get ready for a vacation of aquatic adventures, stunning natural beauty and varied wildlife in the Brazilian town of Bonito. This ecotourism center sits nestled within rivers and forests in the southwestern corner of the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Bonito itself has few attractions but visitors flock here to explore what lies in the town’s immediate environs. Come face to face with multicolored fish on a snorkeling trip, travel deep into caves to admire massive stalagmites, swim in waterfalls and go tubing along river rapids.

Enjoy a wide range of family-friendly activities at day resorts such as Figueira BeachOpens in a new window and Formoso River Ecological ParkOpens in a new window. Go horseback riding, quad biking, scuba diving and snorkeling. Try river tubing, slacklining, stand-up paddleboarding and zip lining. Spot brightly colored fish while swimming in the crystalline waters of the Municipal Baths. Bathe in the pools of seven waterfalls at the Waterfalls Park (Parque das Cachoeiras). Baía Bonita Ecological Reserve offers the chance to snorkel in a river and look for deer and snakes on a nature trail.

Feel dwarfed by huge stalactites and stalagmites at millennia-old caves. Marvel at prehistoric mammal fossils, stone flowers and Blue Lake Cave, where the water turns a piercing blue when the sun's rays hit it. Watch exotic birds fly overhead as you walk deep into eerie São Miguel CaveOpens in a new window. Enjoy more snorkeling in pristine waters at the Mysterious Lake, set at the bottom of a sinkhole.

In Bonito’s town center, Public SquareOpens in a new window is a major social gathering place and location for free concerts. Sit on the lawns with a picnic or dine at restaurants in the surrounding streets. Learn about aquatic animals native to the region at Aquário de Bonito. Get the opportunity to handle a boa constrictor at the Jibóia ProjectOpens in a new window.

Reach Bonito by catching long-distance buses from Campo Grande, Corumbá and Miranda. Almost all attractions are accessible via organized tours only. Dozens of tour operators line Rua Coronel Pilad Rebuá and charge the same prices for each tour and attraction. Spaces are limited so book well in advance, especially from December to February, during Easter and in July.

Where to stay in Bonito

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Rincão Bonito

While there might not be top attractions in Rincão Bonito, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Liberty Square and Municipal Baths.

Rincão Bonito
Promenade Bonito All Suites
Promenade Bonito All Suites
2.5 out of 5
R. Dezenove de Novembro 300, Bonito, MS
The price is CA $74 per night from Jun. 2 to Jun. 3
CA $74
CA $78 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Stay at this hotel in Bonito. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Liberty Square and Lobo Guara Bike Adventure are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (29 reviews)
"No chair beside the table, no water pot, inconvenient bathroom but they are clean and new."

Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2024

Promenade Bonito All Suites
Pousada Villas Bonito
Pousada Villas Bonito
3 out of 5
Rua Filinto Muller 985, centro, Bonito, MS
The price is CA $62 per night from Jun. 1 to Jun. 2
CA $62
CA $65 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bonito. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Liberty Square and Lobo Guara Bike Adventure are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (140 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2025

Pousada Villas Bonito
Pousada Arte da Natureza
Pousada Arte da Natureza
4 out of 5
Rua Santana do Paraiso, 1027, Bonito, MS
The price is CA $155 per night from Jun. 8 to Jun. 9
CA $155
CA $162 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Bonito. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Liberty Square and Lobo Guara Bike ...
9/10 Wonderful! (253 reviews)
Mosquitos
"Room was fairly comfortable. Nice pools if you are someone who likes to lounge around in pools (more lounging style than swimming, at least for adults). There are 3 levels of 'standard' rooms, and the top level of standard is across the road with more immediate access to a nicer pool area. Above ..."

Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2025

Pousada Arte da Natureza
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
House 2 bedrooms from the center of Bonito-MS, rooms with air conditioning
House 2 bedrooms from the center of Bonito-MS, rooms with air conditioning
Rincão Bonito Bonito
Stay at this vacation home in Bonito. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Liberty Square and Lobo Guara Bike Adventure are located nearby.
Avaliação
"Localização da casa excelente, tem tudo que precisa na casa, um excelente atendimento."

Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2025

House 2 bedrooms from the center of Bonito-MS, rooms with air conditioning
Casa do Sossego
Casa do Sossego
Alvorada Bonito
Stay at this vacation home in Bonito. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Liberty Square and Lobo Guara Bike Adventure ...
Casa do Sossego
Paradise Holiday House
Paradise Holiday House
Tarumã Hipica Park
Stay at this vacation home in Bonito. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Lobo Guara Bike Adventure and Liberty Square are located nearby.
Paradise Holiday House
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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