Pantanal

States
Brazil
Category
Natural
Year
2000
Location
Southwest of the State of Mato Grosso and Northwest of the State of Mato Grosso do Sul, adjacent to the Brazil/Bolivian borders
Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Coordinates
-17.71667, -57.38333
Last Visited
2025
UNESCO ID
999
WH Site
999
Pantanal

The Pantanal Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Brazil, is a vast wetland renowned for its extraordinary wildlife and ecosystems. Spanning floodplains and rivers, it supports jaguars, caimans, and the world’s densest population of hyacinth macaws. Recognized by UNESCO in 2000, it’s a critical refuge for biodiversity in a seasonal landscape. The Pantanal remains a stunning showcase of Brazil’s natural wonders.

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