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Authentic wildlife experiences in the Pantanal and Southern Amazon.
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About Us

Nature Hotspots Tours is a premier ecotourism company based near Cuiabá International Airport — the gateway to three of Brazil’s most extraordinary ecosystems: the Pantanal, the Cerrado, and the Amazon. We specialize in immersive wildlife and birdwatching experiences, guiding international travelers to some of South America’s most iconic natural destinations.

A Family Rooted in Nature

Nature Hotspots Tours is a family business led by Marlon Mendes and Bianca Bernardon, built around a shared passion for wildlife, conservation, and meaningful travel. Together with their daughter Luna, they have dedicated their lives to sharing the beauty and ecological importance of Brazil’s natural landscapes with travelers from around the world.

Bianca Bernardon is a biologist and ornithologist with deep expertise in bird ecology and wildlife interpretation, and experience in nature tourism since 2007. She is known for her thoughtful, attentive approach and her ability to create welcoming, harmonious experiences for every group she guides.

Marlon Mendes is a naturalist guide and wildlife photographer with extensive field experience across the Pantanal and Amazon. His calm presence, sharp observational skills, and passion for photography help guests connect more deeply with the natural world.

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Testimonials

Bianca, thank you so much! I really enjoyed you guiding us through the pantanal, I learned so much from you! You really changed my trip and made it better! Thank you!!

Scarlett

- USA

Thank you so much for being our guide! You were the perfect guide for our family and we would have missed out on so many things, including your amazing and inspirational knowledge on birds, if you had not been our guide! We loved spending time with you and we are very disappointed to end our time together! You are amazing, lucky, and very special! Thank You so Much!

Carmen B - Audrey B - Scarlett

- USA

As a birdwatcher, seeing over 200 species in one week was mind-blowing. The logistics across the biomes were seamless. Nature Hotspots is the gold standard for Brazil.

SARAH JENKINS

NEW YORK - USA

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