Top 7 Hidden Gems Things to do in State of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Snorkeling in crystal clear waters! The ecotourism operation at Recanto Ecologico Rio da Prata follows the principles for sustainability. The tour is developed within a RPPN - Private Reserve of Natural Heritage. Elected the Best Tourist Attraction of Brazil in 2008 and 2009 by readers of Brazil's most respected Travel Guide - Guia 4 Rodas, the ranch also received awards for its environmental projects and social responsibility. Main tour: Trail and Snorkeling. After the tour a regional lunch is served. Optional tours: Horseback riding, Birdwatching and Scuba Diving.

Lagoa Misteriosa, which translates as "Mysterious Lagoon", is a lake at the bottom of a sinkhole, a type of geological formation common in limestone regions. This lake of transparent waters impresses visitors for its incredible depth, it is considered one of the deepest submerged cave in Brazil, with more than 220 meters of water column. Activities offered: Snorkeling and Scuba diving. For certificate divers, the depth to be reached depends on the level of certification, up to 60 meters.

Studies says that glass reaches 2% of the domestic garbage. It's one of the easiest products to recicle, due to it’s easy cleaning process. Bonito is considered one of the biggest ecological paradises in the world, so, nothing better than take the glass out of the nature here. Today we recicle 80% out of all the glass garbage produced in Bonito, based on two pillars: Sustainability and Creativity.

The Buraco do Macaco Waterfall is a bathing point of the attractive Boca da Onca Ecotour - and an unforgettable adventure. It is a cave which roof collapsed and the entrance is a tunnel excavated in the rock by the force of the water. Magical place where the sun illuminates the transparent water and the visitor can sit on a rock and admire the water falling as a waterfall. Activities of Boca da Onca Ecotour: walk along a trail with 8 waterfalls and 4 points of bath and rapel of 90 meters height. Differentials: Boca da Onca waterfall, the highest in the MS state with 156 meters and the largest platform rappel in Brazil with 90 meters. Great structure of trails and receptive, where the focus is excellence and quality in the attendance to the visitor. It is located on Boca da Onca ranch, 55 km from Bonito / MS. The property has 2000 hec,, 55% of natural reserve and 45% to cattle. All springs are located inside the ranch which guarantees the purity of its waters.

Atrativo turístico, sendo o primeiro um museu de historia natural e kadiwéu, onde se encontra o receptivo do mesmo, com itens que contam a historia da região. Após visualização, incia-se uma trilha de duzentos e oitenta metros até a entrada da gruta, sendo cento e oitenta dentro da mesma. Entrada e saída da gruta por locais diferentes, aumentando a experiencia. Conta com inúmeras formações e salões que deixarão você de queixo caído.