Route · MT
Transpantaneira
From Poconé to Porto Jofre through the Pantanal, with Cuiabá as the trip's arrival point.
In the photo: Portal da Transpantaneira, in Poconé
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
The route
What the Transpantaneira is
The Estrada-Parque Transpantaneira runs from Poconé to Porto Jofre, a locality of the same municipality. It is not a road crossing through to Corumbá. In this itinerary, Cuiabá appears as the arrival and organizing point for the trip; access to the capital is presented separately from the road route.
After arriving in Poconé, the trip continues along the MT-060 through Pantanal landscapes and bridges. Wildlife viewing and stops are part of the tour. Organize the route with local support and confirm access conditions for your date.
Porto Jofre marks the end of the road and allows arranging boat trips in the Rio Cuiabá region. The locality appears on the map as part of Poconé, not presented as another municipality. Travel to the Parque Nacional do Pantanal Matogrossense is a separate fluvial stage, subject to visitation rules.
On the map, the dashed connection between Cuiabá and Poconé represents the access. The continuous line to Porto Jofre represents the Transpantaneira schematically. The guide's three stops are Cuiabá, Poconé and Porto Jofre. The final stop is a locality of Poconé, shown as an attraction, not another municipality.
The map
3 cities along the way
The journey
City by city
Distances and times are approximate: check before you set off.
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1 · MTCuiabá
Capital and arrival point of the trip. The connection to Poconé is the access to the route, prior to the Transpantaneira.
→ Poconé From Cuiabá, access to Poconé uses the BR-070 axis and the MT-060. That connection precedes the Transpantaneira: the continuation to Porto Jofre takes place within Poconé, on a different leg of the trip.
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2 · MTPoconé
Municipality of the Transpantaneira, with a route to Porto Jofre. The final locality of the road belongs to Poconé and is not another city.
→ Porto Jofre From Poconé to Porto Jofre, travel the Transpantaneira (MT-060), an unpaved road with bridges through Pantanal landscapes. Confirm access conditions with local support; the route ends by the Rio Cuiabá.
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3 · MTPorto Jofre
Porto Jofre marks the end of the Transpantaneira, on the banks of the Rio Cuiabá. The locality belongs to Poconé and serves as a base for boat trips in the Pantanal region.
How many days
We suggest four days, including arrival, travel along the road and selected excursions with local support. Extend your stay if you want more time for wildlife watching or boat trips. The duration is an editorial suggestion.
Best time to go
Pantanal conditions vary with the water cycle. Check with the operator the status of the road, bridges and excursions for your date. Do not treat a seasonal indication as a guarantee of access or animal sightings.
How to travel it
Arrange arrival via Cuiabá and the road access to Poconé. For the Transpantaneira, arrange a vehicle and accompaniment with a local operator according to road conditions. In Porto Jofre, boat trips are contracted separately. Confirm the rules of the areas visited.
Who it's for
For those seeking Pantanal landscapes, bird and wildlife watching, and boat trips. The trip requires planning transportation and willingness to travel on dirt roads; arrange activities according to the group's needs.
Your questions
Frequently asked questions about the Transpantaneira
Is Porto Jofre another municipality?
Porto Jofre is a locality of Poconé, where the Transpantaneira ends. In the guide, it is the third stop on the route, linked to the attraction of Poconé.
Why does Cuiabá appear on this route?
The capital serves as the arrival and organizing point for the trip. Access to Poconé is presented separately from the Transpantaneira.
Does the road reach Corumbá?
No. The described route ends in Porto Jofre. Do not plan a road continuation along the Transpantaneira to Corumbá.
Can I visit the national park directly by road?
Access to the Parque Nacional do Pantanal Matogrossense from Porto Jofre is by water. Arrange that visit separately and confirm rules and logistics.
Is there a guarantee of seeing animals?
No. Wildlife viewing depends on natural conditions and the excursion. Arrange activities with local support, keep your distance and follow the guide's instructions.
Does the map show every bridge and access?
No. It separates the access via Cuiabá from the route between Poconé and Porto Jofre and shows approximate positions. Use local guidance to navigate.