Located in Miranda, Mato Grosso do Sul, at the distance of two hours and a half from Campo Grande, Pousada Refúgio da Ilha is an ecologic paradise in a delta by the crystalline water of Salobra River which divides itself in two branches forming a river island. The inn offers to its guests a total integration between men and nature in an environment-preserved of 4.ooo hectares with innumerous species of wild animals that can be seen with the ecological lodge activities schedule.

The trips offered by the pousada, like Hikking, Canoeing or Piranha fishing are made twice a day in the first hours of the mournig and the last hours of the afternoon with the Pantanal experts local guides. The groups are small and the trips are specially made to have a good ideia of the enviroment. The guests will have explanations about Pantanal and a fauna checklist to know better about the animals. 

To spot a marsh-deer exhibiting its lofty antlers in the middle of a wonderful scenery or to see an enormous anaconda resting on a branch by the river side banks is more than just an adventure: it’s to live the essence of Pantanal.

From the symphonic crack of dawn, swung by the singing of innumerous birds species, to the exuberant explosion of the sun set colors with view to the Bodoquena Plato, the visitors count on a differential, warm and unpretentious support from the Refúgio da Ilha family.

The lodge is an ideal option for those who want to escape the conventional standards of tourism business, because it’s small and charming making the guests to feel comfortable to enjoy one of the most beautiful areas of Pantanal. The meals and trips are all included. The seven apartments have air-conditioners, ceiling-fans and private bathrooms.