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New Trip: Jaguars of Brazil’s Pantanal

Published May 8, 2019

We can hardly contain our excitement as we announce today the release of our latest international trip: Jaguars of Brazil’s Pantanal.

Backcountry Journeys has developed a fantastic itinerary to explore Brazil’s best-kept secret: The Pantanal. This 13-day trip will be highlighted by multiple full days photographing Jaguars along the banks of the river systems of the Pantanal. Here we will find some of the best big cat photography on Earth!

On our photographic tour of the Pantanal, we’ll set out from the Brazilian city of Cuiabá on a safari-like journey south on the dusty Transpantaneira Highway, in search of wildlife encounters. Porto Jofre, our southerly destination where we’ll spend several days, will bring us to our primary focus –  jaguars!

Jaguars here are often found resting and hunting on the banks of several Pantanal rivers, sometimes even doing a little swimming. Vantage points are best achieved from the river, via boat, so that is what we’ll do! Jaguars are the third largest “big cat” on earth, and the Pantanal Jaguar is the world’s largest jaguar subspecies with some males weighing in at over 300 lbs.

While Jaguars are ultimately the primary draw on this fantastic South American expedition, birders and other wildlife enthusiasts will be pleased as the bird photography, in particular, is simply astounding here. We’ll spend a few days photographing whatever we might find, be it marsh deer, coatimundi, giant anteaters, tapirs, and giant river otters.

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Each tour is bundled with lodging, meals, and transportation between workshops included, allowing you to focus on photography instead of the stress of traveling. 
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BACKCOUNTRY JOURNEYS

"Backcountry Journeys offers guests the unique opportunity to explore our natural world from behind their own lens. We run a selection of hand-crafted Photo Tours, Workshops & Safaris connecting passionate people to exceptional experiences. Locations worldwide.

- Russ Nordstrand, Backcountry Journeys Founder & Director

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8am to 4pm Mountain Time
928-478-1521
adventure@backcountryjourneys.com

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BACKCOUNTRY JOURNEYS

"Backcountry Journeys offers guests the unique opportunity to explore our natural world from behind their own lens. We run a selection of hand-crafted Photo Tours, Workshops & Safaris connecting passionate people to exceptional experiences. Locations worldwide.
All Images & Content are property of Backcountry Journeys Photography Tours, Workshops & Safaris LLC - Copyright 2025

CONTACT US

Monday-Friday
8am to 4pm Mountain Time
928-478-1521
adventure@backcountryjourneys.com

TRIP CATALOG

Download our Trip Catalog for detailed information on our many destinations for photography tours, workshops, and safaris.

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