Located within a ranch, the Recanto Ecológico Rio da Prata offers snorkeling in small guided groups of up to ten visitors. Visitors will snorkel down crystalline rivers alongside more than 50 colorful species of tropical fish. This giant aquarium experience consists of two parts: a trail through the lush, tropical riparian forest, and a 2 hour aquatic journey (2 km snorkeling downriver) down the astonishingly clear Olho d’Água river, that joins the bigger and slightly less transparent Prata river (600 meters snorkeling). There is also the option of scuba diving the Prata river. The ranch also offers other activities: horseback riding through the farm fields and birdwatching with 200 species registered. The ecotourism attraction has won awards for its compromisse with visitor’s safety, quality and nature conservation.

Start this tour with a pick-up service from your centrally located hotel in Bonito. The real adventure starts 56 km (35mi) from the city center with a 50-minute hike through a beautiful forest and unspoiled flora that coexists harmoniously with birds and other wildlife. Once you arrive at the snorkeling location, you will swim in the river and a new world will appear before your eyes. You will float quietly in a huge aquarium with crystal clear water. You will experience a unique feeling as you get to fly through underwater plants and animals. Later on, you will visit the Olho D’água spring, to see a spectacular visual effect on the river´s bottom. After snorkeling, you have the option to have lunch in the reception´s restaurant (not included). You will be returned to your hotel midday.