We broke the journey by staying a couple of nights at one of the ranches that can be found along the road.<\/p>\n Marsh Deer, the Pantanal\u2019s largest deer seemed to be a common sight feeding in the marsh land areas. Although they are a species which is becoming rare due to destruction of habitat, hunting and infection with cattle diseases.<\/p>\n Along the route you come across small wooded areas which are often are the homes to family\u2019s of Silvery Pantanal Marmoset.<\/p>\n Anyone interested in birds won\u2019t be disappointed. There were plenty of hawks, including Savanah, Black Collared and Roadside Hawks. Jabiru and Wood Stork waded in the roadside pools. Whilst Southern Screamers and Southern Crested Caracaras could be seen walking in the grassy areas.<\/p>\n Built in early 1970s The Transpantaneira Highway was intended to bisect Pantanal from north to south, Along the route there\u2019s very little evidence of humans activity with most of the ranches well back for the road.<\/p>\n On our trip along the road we stopped to stretch our legs at a derelict stone building, built on one of the wooded islands. Possibly something left over from the original road construction efforts. On the trees were what looked like bird boxes but they were bee hives. Plus, a Great Horned Owl was sitting in the branches amongst the trees .<\/p>\n Finally after the long drive we arrived at Porto Jofre on the banks of the river. The Hotel Porto Jofre is possibly the largest building with its own airstrip and is aimed at wealthy clients.<\/p>\n Further along the banks is Porto Jofre . This is a small hamlet with a few scattered huts and tourist accommodation on the north bank of the 170 m. wide Cuiaba River.<\/p>\n Jaguars Galore https:\/\/adwimages.co.uk\/jaguars-galore\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/a>
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