Bonito is a remote town, increasingly gaining a reputation among Brazilians and foreigners as an eco-tourism destination. The small town in itself has a relaxed atmosphere, plenty of little restaurants and cafés, but it is definitively the spectacular surroundings that attract the visitors.

Nature in this part of Brazil is still incredibly untouched, offering a wondrous variety of ecosystems. There are over 30 attractions in the area, varying from subterranean caves with lakes and stalactite formations to extreme adventure sports such as rappelling and rafting.
The most famous and spectacular attractions are the snorkel excursions in the Rio Sucuri, Prata and Aquario, with waters as crystal clear as in the Caribbean. Enjoy the extraordinary experience of swimming among a great variety of fish! The incredible clear waters spring from subterranean sources in a limestone base, which releases calcium carbonate into the water. This calcium carbonate has a strong purifying effect, resulting in natural aquariums surrounded by lush forest.

Another famous ecological site in this region is the Blue Lake Cave, impressive because of its geological formations and blue-colored lake. Sunbeams permeate the lake, producing a spectacle of blue colored rays in the dark cave, a breathtaking sight! Besides this light spectacle, the cave harbors some important prehistoric relics; researchers have found skeletons of a giant ground sloth and a saber tooth tiger.
Due to its relative closeness to the Pantanal (approximately 5 hours on unpaved roads), many visitors combine Bonito with a visit to the Pantanal.