# Things to do in Bonito, Brazil: crystal rivers and caves

> Things to do in Bonito Brazil: Rio da Prata snorkelling (€119, 5.0/5), Lago Azul cave from €45, Buraco das Araras and waterfalls. Real prices and tips.

Updated: 2026-11-10 · https://toursbrasil.com/things-to-do-in-bonito-brazil/ · Tours Brasil

The best **things to do in Bonito, Brazil** are all about crystal-clear water: [snorkelling the Rio da Prata](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/bonito/?q=prata#todas) (€119, 5.0/5, with pickup), the [Lago Azul cave](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/bonito/?q=lago%20azul#todas) (€45, 4.2/5), the [Buraco das Araras sinkhole](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/bonito/?q=araras#todas) (€41, 4.6/5, the most reviewed activity) and [snorkelling the Sucuriú river](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/bonito/?q=sucuri#todas) (€85, 5.0/5). The catalogue lists 32 activities in Bonito and the Pantanal, from €20, with a median price of €75.5 per person.

Prices, ratings and review counts updated on November 9, 2026 from the GetYourGuide catalogue. Tours Brasil is a GetYourGuide affiliate: booking through our links costs you the same and we earn a small commission.

Bonito is a small town in Mato Grosso do Sul, in the Serra da Bodoquena hills, known for some of the clearest rivers on Earth. The limestone bedrock makes sediment settle, so the water looks almost invisible and you float face-down among fish as if you were inside an aquarium. Every site is visited in small guided groups with a daily cap on visitors. Below are the options from our catalogue of [Bonito and Pantanal activities](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/bonito/), what they cost and how to plan them.

## The 10 best things to do in Bonito

Review counts are still low for Bonito, so we show how many reviews sit behind every rating.

- **Buraco das Araras sinkhole** — €41, 4.6/5 from 7 reviews, 80 minutes. A huge sinkhole near Jardim where red macaws nest; the most reviewed activity in Bonito.
- **Rio da Prata snorkelling** — €119, 5.0/5 from 3 reviews, 4 hours with pickup. The region's signature float, drifting downstream among dourado and piraputanga fish.
- **Sucuriú river snorkelling** — €85, 5.0/5 from 3 reviews, 2 hours with pickup. Shorter and cheaper than the Prata.
- **Lago Azul cave** — €45, 4.2/5 from 5 reviews, 1.5 hours with pickup. Bonito's postcard: a cavern with an intensely blue lake at the bottom of a stone staircase.
- **Sucuri river float** — €78, 4.2/5 from 5 reviews, 2.5 hours. Gentle current and very clear water, good for families.
- **Aquário Natural float** — €78, 5.0/5, 2.5 hours. Billed as Bonito's first float, in a spring packed with fish.
- **Boca da Onça waterfalls and trails** — from €132, 5.0/5, 5 hours with pickup, home to the tallest waterfall in Mato Grosso do Sul.
- **Estância Mimosa: 7 waterfalls and lunch** — €76, 5.0/5, 4 hours. An easy trail with swimming holes and a regional meal.
- **São Mateus cave** — €29, 5.0/5, 1.5 hours with pickup. Limestone formations on a budget.
- **Abismo Anhumas** — €380, 3 hours, no reviews yet. A 72-metre abseil into an underground lake you float across by torchlight.

## Quick comparison: price, rating and pickup

| Activity | From | Rating | Reviews | Duration | Spanish guide | Pickup | 
| Buraco das Araras sinkhole | €41 | 4.6/5 | 7 | 80 min | No | No | 
| Rio da Prata snorkelling | €119 | 5/5 | 3 | 4 h | No | Yes | 
| Sucuriú river snorkelling | €85 | 5/5 | 3 | 2 h | No | Yes | 
| Lago Azul cave | €45 | 4.2/5 | 5 | 1,5 h | No | Yes | 
| Sucuri river float | €78 | 4.2/5 | 5 | 2,5 h | No | No | 
| Aquário Natural float | €78 | 5/5 | 1 | 2,5 h | No | No | 
| Boca da Onça waterfalls | €132 | 5/5 | 1 | 5 h | No | Yes | 
| Estância Mimosa with lunch | €76 | 5/5 | 1 | 4 h | No | No | Catalogue data as of November 9, 2026

## How to choose

### One or two days

Put the water first: the [Rio da Prata float](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/bonito/?q=prata#todas) and the [Buraco das Araras](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/bonito/?q=araras#todas) are both in Jardim and fit in one day. On day two, see the [Lago Azul cave](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/bonito/?q=lago%20azul#todas) and [São Mateus cave](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/bonito/?q=mateus#todas).

### Families and tight budgets

Short floats like the [Sucuri river](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/bonito/?q=sucuri#todas) (€78) are calm with a life vest. Day-use spots are the cheapest way into clear water: [Jardim Ecopark](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/bonito/?q=jardim#todas) costs €20 and [Praia da Figueira](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/bonito/?q=figueira#todas) €26 with a water slide and zipline.

### Adventure seekers

The [Abismo Anhumas](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/bonito/?q=anhumas#todas) abseil (€380) is the big one. Easier picks: the [Boca da Onça abseiling combo](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/bonito/?q=rapel#todas) (€178, 5.0/5), an 8 km [quad bike ride with lunch](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/bonito/?q=quad#todas) (€112) and a [treetop course with 18 obstacles](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/bonito/?q=cabanas#todas) (€37).

### Adding the Pantanal

From Miranda you can join a [sunrise birdwatching walk with breakfast](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/bonito/?q=miranda#todas) (€42, 4 hours) or a [full-day safari with a night drive](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/bonito/?q=pantanal#todas) (€244, 14.5 hours). Give the Pantanal at least one full day.

## 3-day Bonito itinerary

**Day 1:** the [Lago Azul cave](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/bonito/?q=lago%20azul#todas) (€45) in the morning and [São Mateus cave](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/bonito/?q=mateus#todas) (€29) after lunch. Activities: €74.

**Day 2:** [Rio da Prata snorkelling](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/bonito/?q=prata#todas) (€119) and the [Buraco das Araras](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/bonito/?q=araras#todas) (€41) late in the day, when the macaws return. Activities: €160.

**Day 3:** [Estância Mimosa waterfalls with lunch](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/bonito/?q=mimosa#todas) (€76) and [tubing on the Formoso river](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/bonito/?q=boia#todas) (€35). Activities: €111.

That adds up to about €345 per person. Swap the Prata for Jardim Ecopark (€20) and the total drops to about €246.

## How much do activities in Bonito cost?

- **Caves**: €20 (Gruta Catedral) to €45 (Lago Azul); floating in the flooded Gruta do Mimoso costs €69.
- **River floats and snorkelling**: €55 to €119, most between €78 and €110.
- **Waterfalls and trails**: €57 (Parque das Cachoeiras) to €132 (Boca da Onça).
- **Day-use spots**: €20–26.
- **Adventure**: €35 tubing to €178 abseiling; Abismo Anhumas €380.
- **Pantanal from Miranda**: €42 birdwatching, €244 full-day safari.

The median activity costs €75.5, higher than on the northeast beaches because groups are small and access is capped. That control is exactly what keeps the water so clear.

## Plan your trip

**Getting there:** most visitors fly into Campo Grande, about 300 km away, then drive, take a bus or book a transfer (around four hours). Bonito also has a small airfield with limited seasonal flights. **Getting around:** sites are on private farms 10–60 km from town, often on dirt roads, so rent a car or choose tours with pickup (6 of the 32 include it). Almost everything is booked in advance through local agencies, with a mandatory guide.

**When to go:** May to September is drier and the water is usually clearest, with cool mornings. December to March is hot and busy, and heavy rain can cloud some rivers for a few hours. **Where to stay:** central Bonito for restaurants and agencies, Jardim to be close to the Prata, or a rural lodge if you have a car.

## Practical tips

- Book early, especially in Brazilian school holidays: daily caps mean the Prata and Lago Azul sell out.
- Sunscreen and insect repellent are not allowed before floats, to protect the rivers. Bring a rash vest.
- None of the 32 activities lists a **Spanish-speaking guide**; guides speak Portuguese and sometimes English.
- Wetsuits, masks and snorkels are usually included on floats; check each activity page.
- Pack shoes that can get wet and a warm layer for winter mornings: spring water stays cool all year.

## FAQ

### How many days do you need in Bonito?

Three full days cover a float, two caves, the Buraco das Araras and a waterfall day. Four or five let you add the Pantanal or the Abismo Anhumas.

### What is the top-rated activity in Bonito?

Rio da Prata and Sucuriú snorkelling both score 5.0/5 from 3 reviews. The most reviewed is the Buraco das Araras, 4.6/5 from 7 reviews.

### Which is the best river float?

The [Rio da Prata](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/bonito/?q=prata#todas) (€119, 4 hours) is the most complete. For something shorter, try the Sucuriú (€85, 2 hours).

### How do I get from Campo Grande to Bonito?

It is about 300 km by road, roughly four hours by rental car, bus or pre-booked transfer.

### When is the best time to visit Bonito?

May to September, when it rains less and visibility is usually best. December and January are hotter and busier, so book further ahead.

### Do I need a visa for Brazil?

Since 10 April 2025, US, Canadian and Australian citizens need an e-visa to visit Brazil. UK and EU passport holders do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days. Always check the official Brazilian consulate website before travelling.

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