Coxim is shaped by the Rio Taquari: the river is the town’s main natural tourism attraction and also the largest tributary of the Brazilian Pantanal. When choosing a holiday rental, you can first consider whether river trips and nature observation should define your stay, or whether squares, handicrafts and historic cultural sites are just as important. This gives your trip planning a clear starting point.

River Landscape and Expedition

The landscape setting includes the APA Rio Cênico Rotas Monçoeiras – Rio Coxim protected area. Established in 2000, it covers 15,440.49 hectares and extends across the municipalities of São Gabriel do Oeste, Camapuã, Rio Verde de Mato Grosso and Coxim. The protected-area setting and the Rio Taquari give Coxim two distinct points of interest for nature enthusiasts: a designated landscape and the river as a local tourism attraction.

The Rota das Monções is a river expedition that retraces part of the historic Monções route. Its focus is on observing nature, including waterfalls, geological formations, birds, fish and reptiles. The route thus combines a historical connection with specific subjects for observation. Coxim’s tourist offerings also include trips by boat and chalana.

Squares, Handicrafts and History

Praça Noêmia Serrou Camy, also known as Praça do Flutuante, is a central square on the banks of the Rio Taquari. It is about 350 metres long and has a playground, benches and shaded areas. It offers a different way to experience the river from the expeditions: here, the focus is on a public square and its amenities.

Praça Zacarias Mourão is set up for public recreation and cultural activities. It is home to the Pé de Cedro, a tree planted by singer and composer Zacarias Mourão. The square therefore brings together its public function and a named local memorial.

The Centro Municipal de Artesanato is a publicly accessible venue for selling and displaying local handicrafts. Two other cultural sites offer different perspectives: Parque Temático do Pantanal is an open-air clay artwork depicting part of the history of Coxim and the colonial history of Brazil’s Central-West region. Memorial Henrique de Melo Spengler was the last residence of historian and artist Henrique de Melo Spengler and is considered part of Coxim’s architectural and historical heritage.

The Feira de Produtos da Terra can also be planned as a separate visit: admission is free and it is open from 5 to 9 p.m. Check the appropriate date before planning your visit.

Surroundings and Regional Setting

Near Coxim is Balneário Canuto, about 10 km away. It has ecological trails for observing fauna and flora, as well as Bóia-Cross.

The Pantanal forms part of the wider landscape of the travel destination Mato Grosso Do Sul. It is the world’s largest floodplain; about 65 percent of its area lies in Mato Grosso do Sul. UNESCO recognized the Pantanal as a biosphere reserve in 2000. This regional perspective complements the local view of Coxim, while the Rio Taquari provides a direct connection to the Brazilian Pantanal.

Balneário Canuto remains a separately mentioned excursion destination about 10 km away. You can use this to compare Coxim’s offerings with the mix of river, cultural and nature experiences you are looking for.

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For the main travel overview: Mato Grosso.