Beaches: Campsites in Central-West Region of Brazil

Camping Porto Jofre

• Remote Mato Grosso site on the banks of the Cuiabá river
• Boat tours, canoe hire and jaguar-spotting tours to book on site
• River access for fishing; barbecue area and self-service restaurant

Camping e Hostel Recanto dos Pássaros

• Leafy site 10 kilometres from Chapada dos Guimarães National Park
• A 40-minute drive from the nearest waterpark and an hour from Cuiabá
• Shared kitchen on site; shops and restaurants a short walk away

Camping Estância da Mata

• Rural site in Mato Grosso, five minutes' drive from Vila Roda D’Água
• Wide range of excursions including hikes, snorkelling and river floats
• Restaurant, adventure park and river swimming on site

Camping Cachoeira da Gratidão

Refúgio Canaã

• Peaceful site on the edge of Serra da Bodoquena National Park
• Waterfalls and activity centre a short walk away; river swims on site
• Restaurant and bar on site with a good range of local meals and drinks

Balneário Lago Azul

• Stunning site set among tropical trees and next to two natural pools
• Just over an hour's drive to Cáceres, a Pantanal wetlands gateway town
• Restaurant, bar, playground, wifi and barbecue areas at the park

Camping Refúgio da Seriema

• Tree-lined site five minutes' drive from Chapada dos Guimarães
• Five minutes' drive from Chapada dos Guimarães National Park
• Handy stopover on the MT251 state highway

Cânions do Jamacá

• In a tropical valley with trails leading towards three waterfalls
• A 30-minute drive to the centre of Chapada dos Guimarães National Park
• Shared kitchen and firepit; Cuiabá an hour and 20 minutes’ drive

Camping Canto da Serra

• Site in a wildlife-rich area with access to nature trails for hiking
• A 15-minute drive to Barra do Garças and 20 to Serra Azul State Park
• Pool, football courts, volleyball, communal firepit and barbecue areas