Transpantanal
A jaguar on the bank of a Pantanal river at dusk

Porto Jofre · Pantanal · since 1998

Your hotel cruises the Pantanal

Our boats work the meeting of the Piquiri and São Lourenço rivers, the stretch with the highest density of jaguars on earth. You sleep on the water and wake up inside the landscape.

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In the Pantanal since
1998
Vessels
3
Fishing season
Feb to Sep
Base of operations
Porto Jofre

A biome in motion

The Pantanal is not a fixed backdrop. It floods, dries and rearranges itself, and that is what packs so much life into so little space.

  • The water cycle

    River levels shape the landscape, the wildlife and the rhythm of life. Every month of the year reveals a different Pantanal.

  • Wildlife, concentrated

    The region holds one of the highest densities of jaguars on the planet, along with giant otters, caimans, capybaras and hundreds of bird species.

  • A navigable Pantanal

    For much of the year the rivers and channels are the main way to move, and the best hide from which to watch the wildlife.

The fleet

Three ways to sleep on the river

Each vessel is built around a different way of living the Pantanal, from full ecotourism immersion to serious fishing days.

  • The Transpantanal Ferry and Jaguar Suites moored along the riverbank

    Ecotourism and fishing

    Balsa Transpantanal

    A floating base with full facilities and total integration with the river. Our mother vessel, anchored wherever the season is best.

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  • Inside a Jaguar Suite, with a king bed, mosquito net and wood-panelled walls

    Comfort and privacy

    Jaguar Suites

    Exclusive suites with direct views over the Pantanal, air conditioning and warm wood finishes. The highest level of comfort in the fleet.

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  • The Panoramic Boat moored on the river at sunset

    Contemplation

    Panoramic Boat

    Open spaces built for watching the landscape, with an upper deck, pools and wide views over the moving rivers.

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The experience

Two Incredible Experiences in the Pantanal

  • A jaguar stepping into the water at the river's edge, among water hyacinths

    Ecotourism

    Skiff trips at first light and late afternoon, when the wildlife moves. Guides who know the channels, the jaguar spots and the behaviour of the river, and who know how to wait in silence.

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  • An angler smiling as she holds up a peacock bass caught on the river

    Sport fishing

    Equipped skiffs, local pilots and the best stretches of the Piquiri and São Lourenço rivers. Season runs February to September, always catch-and-release and by the book.

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Who lives here

The wildlife you'll meet

Photographed on our own trips, around Porto Jofre.

  • A jaguar crossing the riverbankMammals
  • A pair of jabiru storks with chicks in the nestBirds
  • A Pantanal caiman at the surface of the water at duskReptiles
  • A capybara swimming with a bird perched on its headMammals
  • A jabiru stork fishing, bill plunged into the waterBirds
  • A kingfisher perched on a dry logBirds
  • A jaguar resting on a log at the water's edgeMammals
  • A yellow-billed jacamar perched on a branchBirds
Aerial view of the Transpantanal operation moored along the riverbank at sunset

How we work

Carefully planned trips in a privileged location

Our operations are structured to deliver comfort, safety and genuine immersion in nature, with respect for the environment, whether you're fishing or watching wildlife.

  • Complete floating base
  • Our own, fully equipped vessels
  • Guides who specialise in the region
  • An operation built around nature
  • A safe, personalised experience

Questions

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit the Pantanal?

It depends on what you're after. The fishing season runs from February to September. For jaguar watching, the dry months, June to October, offer the best sightings, because the animals come down to the riverbanks.

How do I get to Porto Jofre?

Porto Jofre sits about 150 km from Poconé (MT), at the end of the Transpantaneira road. The drive is on a dirt road with wooden bridges, and it is already part of the trip: caimans, capybaras and birds are a common sight along the way.

Am I guaranteed to see a jaguar?

No serious operator guarantees a sighting of a wild animal. What we can say is that the meeting of the Piquiri and São Lourenço rivers holds one of the highest jaguar densities in the world, and that our guides know the spots and the hours when they move.

What's included in the stay?

Typically: accommodation on board, full board, guided skiff trips and boat fuel. Details vary by vessel and itinerary. Talk to our team for the exact plan.

What should I pack?

Light clothes in neutral colours, a jacket for the dawn boat trips, a cap or hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, sunglasses and binoculars. If you photograph, bring the longest lens you own: sightings tend to happen at some distance.

What are the sport fishing rules?

We operate within Mato Grosso law: catch-and-release, closed seasons respected and per-species quotas observed. Every guest is briefed before the first trip out.

How does the transfer to the boat work?

We arrange the transfer from Cuiabá or Poconé to Porto Jofre, where you board. The final leg is by boat, out to the moored vessel. Agree the meeting point with our team when you get in touch.

Is the trip suitable for families?

Yes. We host families often, children included. The vessels have shared living areas, and trips can be paced to suit the group. Get in touch and we'll build the itinerary with you.

Let's plan your trip

Tell us when you'd like to come, how many of you there are and what you're after: fishing, wildlife or both. We reply fast on WhatsApp.

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