Paddling near Corumbá, Mato Grosso do Sul

Corumbá sits on the western edge of Mato Grosso do Sul along the Rio Paraguai, deep inside the Pantanal — the world's largest tropical wetland. Known as the capital of the Pantanal, the city is surrounded by an intricate network of rivers, lakes, and flooded plains that make it one of Brazil's most distinctive paddling environments. The Rio Paraguai and its tributaries, including the Rio Paraguai-Mirim and Rio Negro, are the main waterways for kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddle here, with Pantanal Paddle Clube operating locally as the area's dedicated paddling base.