Serra da Bodoquena National Park

Serra da Bodoquena National Park covers 77,000 hectares and combines dense forests, limestone mountains, and turquoise-colored water bodies. The landscape features rivers, lakes, and numerous caves scattered throughout the terrain.

The park was established in September 2000 as part of the Pantanal Biosphere Reserve network. This protection was designed to preserve the forests and ecosystems of this region for the future.

The Instituto Chico Mendes manages this protected territory, implementing programs for environmental education and scientific research within its boundaries.

The park is located between four municipalities and requires advance arrangement with authorized tour operators. It is wise to contact these providers before traveling to ensure a smooth visit.

The park holds the largest remaining section of Atlantic Forest in this state and provides shelter for jaguars, cougars, and an endemic catfish species found nowhere else. This protected sanctuary allows visitors to encounter wildlife in its natural habitat.

Location: Mato Grosso do Sul

Inception: 2000

Elevation above the sea: 591 m

Operator: Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade

Website: http://icmbio.gov.br/portal/unidadesdeconservacao/biomas-brasileiros/cerrado/unidades-de-conservacao-cerrado/2082-parna-da-serra-da-bodoquena

GPS coordinates: -21.05833,-56.69444

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:41