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| From Cuiaba we headed away from the plains to visit a town called ‘Bonito’ which is Spanish for beautiful. We had been assured by the locals that it was indeed very beautiful and thought we should see for ourselves. |
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| One of the things that Bonito is famous for is its freshwater rivers which are incredibly clear. We hired some snorkels and wetsuits to have a look. |
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| We spent an afternoon floating downstream in the clear waters surrounded by thousands of fish, so tame that you can almost touch them. |
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| The cliffs of this deep, circular hollow provide a home to a large colony of scarlet Macaws who nest here out of the reach of big cats and snakes, their main predators. |
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| We went there at dusk to watch them coming in to roost. They seem to enjoy hearing the echo of their squawks within the hole which rise to an impressive volume. |
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| This cave with its deep blue lake inside is another of Bonito’s most famous attractions. |