Hotels in Mato Grosso, Brazil

Mato Grosso is a vast state in central Brazil, famous for the Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetland. The climate is tropical with a wet summer (November to April) and a dry winter (May to October); during the dry season temperatures range from 70°F to 86°F (21°C to 30°C), perfect for jaguar spotting along the Cuiabá River, while the wet season brings lush landscapes and fewer tourists, ideal for hiking to the 720-foot Véu de Noiva waterfall in Chapada dos Guimarães National Park. You can explore the Pantanal's flooded plains by boat in the summer, then switch to jeep safaris for capybara and caiman sightings in the winter.