MIMOSO RIVER – BONITO, MATO GROSSO DO SUL, BRAZIL
The accumulation of limestone on top of the waterfalls makes them “grow” forward, sometimes forming little caves like this one.

SÃO MIGUEL CAVE – BONITO, MATO GROSSO DO SUL, BRAZIL
The predominance of limestone in this region enables the formation of caves with beautiful ornaments called “speleothems”, such as stalactites, stalagmites and columns.

SÃO MIGUEL CAVE – BONITO, MATO GROSSO DO SUL, BRAZIL
This is one of the few caves in the region open for tourism, always led by a trained and certified tour guide.

SÃO MIGUEL CAVE – BONITO, MATO GROSSO DO SUL, BRAZIL
This formation results from a slow dripping of water saturated with calcium carbonate, which falls from the cave’s roof and makes the structure grow upwards.