Mato Grosso do Sul, Federal state in Central-West Brazil.
Description
This state in central-western Brazil is known for wide plains, plateaus, and the wetlands of the Pantanal. It borders Paraguay and Bolivia, forming part of the central South American landmass.
History
The territory broke away from Mato Grosso in 1977, creating a separate state to ease administration of such a vast area. Campo Grande became the capital and has since grown into the administrative center of the region.
Culture
In smaller towns, rodeos and country festivals bring traditional music and dance rooted in cattle-ranching life. Indigenous communities across the interior offer handicrafts and ceremonies that give a window into their way of living.
Practical
The best time to visit falls during the dry months, when roads are more accessible and wildlife viewing in the Pantanal is easier. Campo Grande serves as a gateway to many areas and offers flight connections plus long-distance buses.
Did you know?
The border with Bolivia runs through thinly populated forests where old trading trails still remain visible. Near the Paraguayan frontier, Mennonite communities practice agriculture in a traditional manner.
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Alcinópolis
Camapuã
Figueirão
Coxim
Pedro Gomes
Rio Verde de Mato Grosso
São Gabriel do Oeste
Sonora
Bandeirantes
Campo Grande
Corguinho
Jaraguari
Rio Negro
Rochedo
Sidrolândia
Terenos
Cassilândia
Chapadão do Sul
Costa Rica
Anaurilândia
Bataguassu
Batayporã
Nova Andradina
Taquarussu
Aparecida do Taboado
Inocência
Paranaíba
Selvíria
Água Clara
Brasilândia
Ribas do Rio Pardo
Santa Rita do Pardo
Três Lagoas
Anastácio
Aquidauana
Dois Irmãos do Buriti
Miranda
Corumbá
Ladário
Porto Murtinho
Bela Vista
Bodoquena
Bonito
Caracol
Guia Lopes da Laguna
Jardim
Nioaque
Amambai
Antônio João
Aral Moreira
Caarapó
Douradina
Dourados
Fátima do Sul
Itaporã
Juti
Laguna Carapã
Nova Alvorada do Sul
Ponta Porã
Rio Brilhante
Vicentina
Angélica
Coronel Sapucaia
Deodápolis
Eldorado
Glória de Dourados
Iguatemi
Itaquiraí
Ivinhema
Japorã
Jateí
Mundo Novo
Naviraí
Novo Horizonte do Sul
Paranhos
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Tacuru, Mato Grosso do Sul
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