The Pantanal

The Pantanal wetland is the world's largest tropical wetland, flat and slightly sloping, and has many winding rivers, she is located in South America between the Brazilian states of Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul, part of the wetland in Bolivia and Paraguay, with a total area of 242,000 square kilometers. It is the most biodiverse region in South America and has the highest concentration of wildlife.

I went diving in the swamp to fish

For all ecology lovers, especially freshwater fish lovers, the Pantanal wetland is absolutely the best destination, this vast wetland spread across the border of Brazil - Paraguay - Bolivia is the world's most perfect wetland ecosystem.

This time, I'm going on a 40-day solo trip deep into the heart of Brazil before my f1 visa expires. Although it is said that this time to Brazil is more to see the historical and cultural cities of Portuguese America, natural attractions such as thousand Lakes desert and so on want to be left for the next time, but the Pantanal wetland is too attractive to me, it is "come" to say anything.

What's more, Mato Grosso do Sul, the state capital of the pantanal, is the only way for me to pass through this time, just along the way to the wetland, how can I give up?

But Brazil is Brazil, and it's a long journey from the Grande Camp. But it's worth it when you get in the water and you see the millions of native South American fish that are so expensive in this country.

Sugarloaf Mountain

Its highest peak is 396 meters above sea level and can be reached by a glass-walled cable car. The cable car runs every 20 minutes between Sugarloaf Peak and Uka Peak, a distance of about 1400 meters. From the top down, the 360-degree view around is spectacular.

🌈 [The origin of the name is interesting]
First of all, I have to mention the super cute name Sugar Loaf Mountain! From a distance, the mountain looks like a giant piece of French bread and makes you want to bite into it. 🍞 It is said that even the Portuguese were fascinated by its shape, hence the name Sugar Loaf Mountain.

🚠 【 Cable car tour, romantic upgrade 】
The best way to conquer this "bread" is, of course, to take the historic cable car! From the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain, there are two stages of the journey, each stage has a surprise! 🚡 The first cable car has been in operation since 1912 and is the third cable car in the world. The second section crosses the bay to the top of the mountain, and the scenery along the way is so beautiful that it seems to travel above the clouds.

🌄 【 Mountaintop scenery, a glance thousands of years 】
Reach the top of the mountain and be shocked by the scene in front of you! To the north, you have a panoramic view of the Flamengo Seaside Park; To the south, Copacabana Beach is within easy reach; To the east, the image of Jesus Christ stands majestically and impressively; To the west, the Atlantic Ocean is vast and refreshing.

💑 【 Marriage proposal Mecca, full score of romance 】

You know what? Sugar Loaf Mountain is also a place where the success rate of marriage proposals is extremely high! Imagine, in the sunset, making a lifetime commitment to her beloved, this romantic, who can resist?

🍽 【 Food company, taste buds feast 】
Don't forget that there is also a restaurant at the top of the mountain, Cota 200 Restaurante, where you can enjoy the food while enjoying the view, it's definitely a double treat!

📝 【 Tips 】
Best time: Avoid the tourist peak of 10:00-11:00 and 14:00-15:00, go up the mountain around 4:00 PM, you can see the sunset of Jesus Mountain, the fire cloud scene is beautiful!
Dress advice: The temperature on the mountain is low, remember to bring a long-sleeved jacket.
How to get there: Take the bus to URCA station, then walk to the ticket office and take the cable car up the mountain.
Ticket price: R $76 for adults, R $38 for children (cable car included).