Nascentes da Palmeirinha, located in Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, will inaugurate a new tourist spot with floating activities, trails, and a completely transparent boat tour. The official opening is scheduled for the 8th.
This new attraction is situated on Fazenda Palmeirinha and combines springs emerging from the sandy bed with submerged white flowers. In certain sections, algae create branching structures resembling marine corals, coexisting with schools of various species.
One highlight is the vessel equipped with a completely transparent hull. This electric-powered boat travels approximately 600 meters downstream, following the current. The trip lasts between 25 and 30 minutes and accommodates up to ten passengers.
During the navigation, visitors can observe the movement of fish under the boat, as well as appreciate the riparian forest and the birds present on the banks. This option serves as an alternative for those who wish to experience the aquatic environment without diving.
According to the tourism agency Bonito Ecological, the boat tour will cost R$ 240 per adult during the low season and R$ 280 during the high season. For children aged 3 to 11, the prices are R$ 215 and R$ 250, respectively. The ticket price already includes access to the trails and the local leisure infrastructure, standardized across all authorized agencies in the city.
The floating activity covers about 600 meters of the river, passing through springs and underwater gardens. The experience begins with a trail of approximately 280 meters through the riparian forest, passing through the section called Caldeirão, where water springs from the bottom. Subsequently, participants arrive at Baía da Figueira to see fish and submerged flowers, and proceed to Baía da Cabana, marked by a spring among rocks.
In the bays, there are moments to observe the submerged flora and take photos. The route follows downstream, featuring five support decks spread along the way, allowing for rest or exiting the water. The complete attraction, including preparations, walking, and time in the water, lasts about two hours. The floating activity is guided and provides equipment such as a snorkel mask, neoprene suit, life jacket, and fins. The return to the starting point is via a trail of about 150 meters.
Tickets for the floating activity cost R$ 450 per adult during the low season and R$ 550 during the high season, according to the Bonito Ecological tariff. For children aged 6 to 11, the prices are R$ 410 and R$ 500. These values include equipment, guide accompaniment, trails, and access to the leisure area.
Additionally, the establishment will offer two pools, one of which is heated, in addition to resting areas and a bar service. The restaurant will serve typical farm cuisine, with the meal charged separately: R$ 95 for adults and R$ 65 for children aged 3 to 11.
The inaugural presentation of Nascentes da Palmeirinha is scheduled for Sunday (8), from 4 pm to 7 pm, during a sunset event. It is located on highway MS-382, km 23, near Gruta do Lago Azul. The advertised price is valid starting November 12, 2026.
