Caiman Ecological Refuge (CER), approximately 130,965 acres, was once part of a large beef cattle farm and has since been transformed into a refuge dedicated to 3 activities: cattle raising, Caiman Lodge and natural conservation programmes.
The naming of Caiman Ecological Refuge, or CER, aims to bring together, under the brand, three different activities that share the same physical space: 1, Estancia Caiman, which is an extensive beef cattle operating ranch; 2, Caiman Lodge, a pioneer ecotourism operation in the Pantanal region of Mato Grosso do Sul state; and 3, the nature conservation programme which sponsors three main scientific projects: the Hyacinth Macaw Project, the Jaguar Conservation Project and the Blue-fronted Parrot Project. It also develops wide contact and exchanges with universities. On the property there is a Private Reserve of Natural Patrimony encompassing 5,600 hectares (13,837 acres).
All these activites come from Caiman Ecological Refuge, allowing an exchange of ideas and inspiration between them. The main result of that is a wider control of the economic and environmental actions, which should always try to reach the sustainability of the human being's presence in the Pantanal in harmony with nature. CER is devoted to the exchange of information and experiences that create an ambience for a gradual interdependence amongst all activities. The main result of that is a wider control of the economic and environmental actions, which should always try to reach the sustainability of the human being's presence in the Pantanal in harmony with nature.
The main lodges are Pousada Caiman and Pousada Piuva, both located on the main ground of the ranch, and the two smaller satellite lodges Baiazinha and Cordilheira located 10 miles from each other and from the main lodges. All the lodges offer the same contact with local fauna, flora and culture, as well as the same standard of service, with swimming pool, air conditioned rooms, private bathrooms with hot shower, alternated 110 volts energy outlets, living room with TV and DVD, bar and restaurant. Each lodge offers different highlight and programme activities including horseback riding, nocturnal outings, trekking, boat trips, and launch, truck and pick-up rides. Each activity is accompanied by ecological guides and by expert native train guides who know the land like the back of their hand.
For more information visit http://www.caiman.com.br
