From region to region, and state to state, the cuisine of Brazil is as varied and diverse as it is large. After experiencing the delectable cuisine of the Pantanal and Bonito in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil during our recent trip there, we wanted to bring you a delicious "taste" of the region to share our culinary journey with you until you make the trip there yourself. From the tropical fruit of guavira, jabouticaba to sorvete assado, ice cream topped with fruit salad, covered with marshmallow topping that is then baked, to the exotic tastes of jacare (alligator), and freshwater fish of pacu, piranha, tiraira,and more. Bom apetite!
Pacu en Brasa – Juanita Restaurante
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Portuguese |
English |
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Cardápio |
Menu |
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Especialidades Regionais – Peixe |
Regional Specialties – Fish |
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Pacú |
Related to Piranha |
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Pintado |
Brazilian freshwater catfish |
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Piranha |
Piranha |
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Pirarucu |
Large freshwater fresh |
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Traira |
Wolf-fish |
Pintado – Restaurante Marrua
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Especialidades Regionais – Carne |
Regional Specialties – Meat |
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Costela |
Ribs |
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Costela de Angus |
Angus Ribs |
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Jacare |
Alligator |
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Linguiça |
Sausage |
Jacaré – Restaurante Casa do João
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Especialidades Regionais – Frutas, Legumes e Mais |
Regional Specialties -Fruits, Vegetables and More |
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Acerola |
Acerola |
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Azeite |
Olive Oil |
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Azeite Trufado |
Truffled Olive Oil |
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Azeitonas |
Olives |
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Azeitonas Pretas |
Black Olives |
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Beringela |
Eggplant |
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Chipa |
Regional small cheese bread |
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Coentro |
Cilantro |
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Coxinha |
Chicken or Meat Savory |
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Farofa |
Stuffing |
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Fatias de Cebola |
Onion Rings |
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Guavira |
Regional berry-like fruit |
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Jabouticaba |
Regional fruit |
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Mandioca |
Manioc (Cassava, Yuca) |
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Moqueca |
Stew |
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Pastel |
Savory filled pastry |
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Queijo |
Cheese |
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Queijo Deterrtido |
Melted Cheese |
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Saladas |
Salads |
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Sorvete |
Ice Cream |
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Sorvete Assado |
Ice Cream, fruit salad, baked marshmallow |
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Torrados |
Toast |
Pastel
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Técnicas |
Techniques |
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Assada |
Roasted |
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Caldo |
Broth |
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Defumada |
Smoked |
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Derretido |
Melted |
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Desossada |
Boned |
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Ensopada |
Stewed |
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Gratinado |
Au gratin |
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Grelhada |
Grilled |
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Marinado |
Marinated |
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Tirinhas |
Strips |
Sorvete Assado
Read more about our experiences in Brazil in the Pantanal and Bonito in the Destinations, Hotels and Resorts, Restaurants, Chefs’ Recipes, and Adventures sections.
Coxinha
Important Travel and Planning Information
How to Get There from São Paulo
Azul Airlines flies from Campinas (VCP) Airport to Bonito (BYO) airport. The flight time is 1 hour and 35 minutes. Note Azul Airlines only flies to Bonito on select days of the week. Check their schedule accordingly. Flighttime 3 hours 25 minutes.
GOL Airlines and LATAM fly from Guarulhos (GRU) International Airportto Campo Grande (CGR). The flight time is roughly 1 hour 50 minutes. To get from Campo Grande, the capital of Mato Grosso do Sul to Bonito, you can rent a car. Drive time is roughly 3 hours 40 minutes.
Mandioca Frita
Travel and Tourism information:
Agência Ygarapé
We used Agência Ygarapé for expert and professional tour information and booking our adventures. The agency has been providing high-quality, attentive service for tours, packages, accommodations, and transport services and more for over 20+ years, serving Bonito and the Pantanal region.
Acerola
Please visit their site for more information (site is available in English, Portuguese, and Spanish): www.ygarape.com.br.
Agência Ygarapé is open daily from 7:00 am until 9:00 pm (and until 10:00 pm during high season).
Agência Ygarapé
Rua Coronel Pilad Rebuá, 1853, Centro
Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul (MS)
CEP 79290-000
Brazil
Telephone: +55 (67)3255-1733
Cellular: +55 (67) 99213-7374
Skype: ygarapetour
Email: informacao@ygarape.com.br
Website: www.Ygarape.com.br
Facebook: www.facebook.com/agenciaygarape
Instagram: @agenciaygarape
Visit Brasil
For more information on Bonito and Pantanal, please visit: http://www.visitbrasil.com/en/destinos/bonito.html,http://www.visitbrasil.com/pt/destinos/bonito.html
Mixed Breads and Coxinha
Important Tips for Bonito and Pantanal
Bonito is focused on eco-tourism and as such they only allow a certain number of visitors to eco sites each day. Be sure to book your tours well in advance to not miss out.
For Water Sports (snorkeling), the sites request that you not use sunscreen, tanning lotions, or insect repellent to help keep the waters pristine.
Going hiking in the woods? Wear light colored clothing as dark colored clothing attracts mosquitos!
There are no ATMs, only banks: Banco do Brasil, Bradesco, Caixa Economica and Sicredi, so plan accordingly. Some small restaurants accept cash only.
Shops stay open late in Bonito usually until around 10:00 pm and most accept credit cards.
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