The Hotel, Pousada do Rio Mutum, is situated in the Pantanal in the region of Barao de Melgaco within one of the most beautiful areas of the Pantanal in the central state of Mato Grosso (Brazil). This region of the Pantanal is distinguished by an unusual variety of landscapes integrating hills, lakes, rivers and grassy plains. The Hotel Pousada do Rio Mutum lies, as its name indicates, on the river Mutum, shortly before it terminates into the two "great lakes", of witch the lager and famous one is called Baia de Chacorore, having a diameter of more than 15 km and is easily accessibly from the hotel.

The nearest airport is at Cuiaba, the capital of the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. At your earliest convenience, let us know your arrival time and we will be glad to receive you at the airport and bring you to the Pousada. Approximate time of trip ­ Cuiabá / Pantanal is from 3 to 4 hours by car. Transfer by air plane to the Pantanal is optional (airplane up to 6 seats).

The pousada offers 16 fully climatized appartments with mini bar, private veranda, bathroom with hot and cold water.

The restaurant offers an excellent choice of regional dishes.

Leisure facilities are a swimming pool and different sports facilities, such as volleyball field.

Furthermore facilities are a souvenir shop which also offers toilet-articles and various other things, a bar, a runway for smaller airplanes and a international telephone connections.

Activities offered by the pousada: - Canoeing - Birding - Boat ride to local Pantanal rivers and bays. - Photographic Safari - Horseback riding - Hiking - Alligator and nocturnal wildlife spotting - Fishing ( Pousada do Rio Mutum offers the infrastructure you need for your fishing activities - experienced guides and motorized boats - common fish are - Barbado, Dourado, Piavuçu Cachorro, Jaú, Pintado, Cachara, Jurupoca, Piraputanga, Curimbatá, Pacú)