Visit Mato Grosso
The diverse landscape of Mato Grosso features vast grasslands, wetlands and tropical rainforests that are home to exotic wildlife such as jaguars and tapirs. Tourists can explore these natural wonders by visiting popular destinations like Pantanal National Park and Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park where they can enjoy activities like trekking and birdwatching.
Mato Grosso has a unique history dating back to 1682 when Jesuit priests arrived in the region to evangelize indigenous tribes. In 1748, it became one of the first provinces of Brazil under Portuguese rule, eventually gaining its independence from Portugal in 1822 after Napoleon's invasion forced their withdrawal from South America.
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Novo Mundo, Cláudia, Itanhangá, Juína, Jauru, Cocalinho, Jaciara, Água Boa, Indiavaí, Carlinda, Juara, Marcelândia, Nova Lacerda, Nobres, Confresa, Nova Bandeirantes, Araputanga, Canarana, Campos de Júlio, Itiquira, Nova Santa Helena, Colniza, Juruena, Nova Guarita, Comodoro, Lucas do Rio Verde, Luciara, Campinápolis, Jangada, Araguainha, Araguaiana, Cáceres, Arenápolis, Apiacás, Nova Monte Verde, Brasnorte, Dom Aquino, Itaúba, Lucas, Juscimeira, Cotriguaçu, Matupá, Diamantino, Guiratinga, Nossa Senhora do Livramento, Denise, Curvelândia, Feliz Natal, Nova Mutum, Novo Horizonte do Norte, Nova Xavantina, Poxoréu, Vale de São Domingos, Várzea Grande, São José do Rio Claro, Paranatinga, Ribeirãozinho, Terra Nova do Norte, Santo Afonso, Tangará da Serra ...