The authors travelled kilometers of wilderness in search of faraway ranches, isolated lagoons, hidden nesting grounds, distant communities and breathtaking landscapes. The guide covers the most varied places of the planet's largest wetland area and nearby mountain ranges, such as the Chapada dos Guimaraes and Bodoquena, the home of the Bonito. The mysteries of one of Brazil's most isolated regions, in the states of Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul are unveiled. At the same time the ecological and cultural features of the Pantanal and its surroundings have also been surveyed providing an overview of the region and an understanding of its environment and history.