"En Barra Mansa es posible vivir la experiencia de una autentica "vida pantaneira". Sigan adelante con sus tradiciones y su hospitalidad".

Marcello Beccaceci Argentina 03/97

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"Quero ter o orgulho de dizer a quem quiser ouvir , que foi aqui junto à família pantaneira , na Barra Mansa em companhia do rio Negro que encontrei minha real inspiração para iniciar o livro "Pantanal Paraíso". Obrigadíssimo !"

Vânia Toledo - fotógrafa São Paulo /Brasil set/97

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" Esta região é mágica. O contraste entre o cerrado, o campo e a floresta tropical faz um pano de fundo que dá à diversidade da vida animal um significado que vai além da realidade objetiva. A Barra Mansa consegue capturar o clima enquanto oferece a dose certa de conforto e boa comida."

Henrique Meirelles - President of Bank Boston Brasil/USA

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"Na Barra Mansa tivemos carga total de beleza: sinfonias diversas ao amanhecer, diferentes todos os dias. Cheiros muito bons, cheiro de flor, cheiro de rio... Sol, muito sol, os bichos em festa, e o tratamento mais carinhoso... O coração vai recarregado de calor, prontos para cumprir outra etapa, longe do Brasil."

Alain Belda -President of Alcoa Brasil/USA 98

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"An incredible place : Incredible wildlife ; exellent hosts ; super food ; good weather ; perfect staff ; our view of the jaguar will never be forgotten! 30 hyacinth macaws neither . HOPE THE STUPID HIDROVIA PROJECT WILL BE STOPPED OR AT LEAST VERY LIMITED !!!" "Returned to this special place : I was privileg to see no less than seven ( 7 ) times the two incredible jaguars . Very special greetings ."

Staffan Widstrand , photographer President of the Swedish Ecotourism Society Stockholm , Sweden

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"Super plece! Super birds! Super horserides! Superboat trips! Superpeople! Super food! What else can you ask for?"

 Inger and Hans Meltofte Denamark

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"The Pantanal birds are singing for me the last day I stay at the fantastic place Barra Mansa... A great surprise was to see the anta (tapir ) swimming in the river. My first impression of Brazil is very positive ."

Jan Fleishmann, photo journalist Mariestad, Sweden

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Como sempre, a Barra Mansa continua a campea do pantanal. Minha 9ª viagem que sem duvida ficara por muito tempo em minha lembrança.

Um beijo a todos. Ronuel – São Paulo 05

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Guilherme e todos os amigos queridos da Barra Mansa. Aqui estamos novamente (11ª visita) e desta vez acompanhados dos netinhos (Marcela e Dudu) e da filhae genro (Natalia e Marcelo). Barra Mansa, sempre muito linda! Um abraço!

Ana Cristina e Yaro. Campinas 05

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Dear Friends, Thank you for welcoming me with open arms and bright smiles. My pantaneiro experience far exceeded my hopes and expectations and I will definitely be back!! I really appreciated your patience with my pattetic Portuguese and for letting me join in with your day-to-day activities. I will miss you all. Special thanks to Renato, Daniel, Guilherme e Jose Carols, for making my visit possible. Thks to the lovely ladies in both kitchens for their great food and giggles and to the boys for many fun and games. Great times!

Sam Chappate. London – UK 06

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Renato, Obrigado pelo maravilhoso dia na Barra Mansa. Adoramos o passeio de canos, o almoço delicioso e a “siesta” na rede! Esperamos voltar para aproveitar mais este lugar maravilhoso!

Felipe D’ávila – São Paulo 06

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Dear Daniel, what a beautiful place, with so lovely people! Thanks for everything and see you soon!

Brigitte – Belgium 06

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World Horse Riding Bird watching group. Another wonderful visit at Barra Mansa. The giant otters were as playful as ever, showing their selves very nicely. The crab eating foxes, and the crab eating raccoons and the howler monkeys too. A warm thanks from us all for the good food and warm hospitality!!

Staffan Widstrand , photographer President of the Swedish Ecotourism Society Stockholm , Sweden 06

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The second time was better than the first! The way you, all of you, welcomed us was very special! The Barra Mansa is a treasure! I hope return in several years with the whole family! We will send the photos! – Obrigado!

Sid Malone, USA 2006

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We were impressed with the hospitality and great quality on food. The Pantanal is nature at its most primitive condition – Like being on National Geographic every day! No – we didn’t see the jaguar, but I’m sure it must have seen us. Would love to visit again during the dry season – and for another chance to see the animals of pantanal. Muito obrigado!

Steve & Judy Gam – Singapore 07

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Sem Palavras para descrever a emocao deste reencontro Pantaneiro. Voltar a origem. Rever onde tudo começou, agora com meus amados. E aqui com vocês na Barra Mansa. Sem despedidas. Ate breve!

Paulo Gorgulho 2007

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We came to Barra Mansa not knowing what to expect, except that we would have na adventure. And that it was! We have had a fantastic stay. Our three boys, Sebastian (9), Levi (7) and Sacha (6) just love it here. Renato has been their friend and tutor, - for fishing, riding and bird spotting. The setting is amazing. Having immersed ourselves in nature we return to London with tales of adventure and memories that cannot be captured on film or print. Thank you Renato and your team for making our stay so memorable.

 David & Amanda Mattey – London - UK 07