Paddling near Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul

Dourados sits in the agricultural heartland of Mato Grosso do Sul, a state whose rivers and clear-water streams have made paddling a natural pursuit across the region. The area around Dourados draws kayakers and canoeists to local waterways including the Rio Verde, while the broader state is recognized for canoeing on crystalline rivers. Resort-based kayaking on lakes is also part of the local scene, as at Clara Dourado, where guests paddle calm lake water surrounded by forest.