Caiman
Caiman is a pioneering ecotourism enterprise in the Southern Pantanal. The reserve takes great pride in the research activities it carries out alongside partnerships with leading universities and scientists from across the world.
Caiman has long been regarded as the pioneer of ecotourism in the Pantanal, with the highest level of accommodation and guest experience. The 53,000 hectare property, of which 10% is a private reserve, is also a beacon project for sustainable practise, harmoniously combining cattle ranching and cutting edge conservation. These include the pioneering Hyacinth Macaw Institute, Tapirapé (tapir) Project, Tamandua (anteater) Institute and the Onçafari jaguar habituation project, which has made it possible for the vast majority of guests in recent years to spot at least one jaguar during their visit.
In 2021 Caiman upgraded its accommodation options with the opening of Casa Caiman, featuring 18 luxurious, boutique suites, surrounded by extensive gardens and complete with a swimming pool and gym. In addition to Casa Caiman for guests, Villa Baiazinha, which overlooks a lake, and from June 2026 Villa Cordilheira, located 9 and 13 kms from the main lodge respectively, are available for private rental. Guests discover the spectacular surroundings and wildlife during guided daytime and nocturnal jeep safaris, nature walks and canoeing trips, while horse riding led by the local community of cowboys has been added to the experiences on offer. Caiman is also home to a 5,600 hectare Private Reserve of Natural Patrimony (RPPN), legally protected in perpetuity, and a permanent residents’ community for both lodge and ranch employees with their families.
The BBC featured Caiman in an exciting and ground-breaking rewilding project; “Jaguars: Brazil’s Super Cats” is narrated by Sir David Attenborough and tells the remarkable story of how two orphaned cub sisters Isa and Fera became the first jaguars in the world to be successfully reintroduced to the wild.
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