About Your Local Travel Connection in Pantanal Sul in Mato Grosso do Sul!
Olá! Hello and welcome from BWT Operadora…your local connection in the Pantanal Sul, Brazil! We know our good fortune to have the opportunity to organize touristic trips in the region of Mato Grosso do Sul, which is a notably one of the most ecologically diverse areas in all of Brazil, and even the world. The city of Campo Grande, where our office is located, is right in the middle of all the action and a great spot for arranging South Panantal tours and excursions to see the critters and creatures that live in Central Brazil. We are thrilled to operate in such a beautiful destination with so much to explore and so much potential!
Many people are unaware that the Pantanal Sul is actually a better place for spotting local wildlife than the more famed Amazon Jungle, and we are here to make that possible!
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BWT Operadora is the official operator of Serra Verde Express. These companies are components of the larger Higi Serv group that has been in operation in several regions of Brazil for more than 25 years. Higi Serv Group is composed of a group of companies: Higi Serv Cleaning and Conservation, Higi Serve Cargo, and Higi Serv Temporary Services. In tourism, the acting companies are BWT Operator, BWT Travel and Serra Verde Express.
Adonai Aires de Arruda is the director-president of the Higi Serv Group, which has more than 4,000 employees in its respective branches. It is the largest company working for the cleanliness and conservation of the southern region of Brazil. In the mid '90s, he created the Serra Verde Express to manage the centenary railroad and the BWT Operadora as an extension of the implementation of Serra Verde Express services. Along the way, Arruda has had the support of his son, Adonai Arruda Filho, for his new endeavours. His son began work in the railway tourism segment in 1997 while he was working in the financial, marketing and attendance areas.
Lilian Rodrigues Mariano acted as interpreter and tour guide for more than 5 years in the South Pantanal. In the city of Bonito, she managed the Inn Olho D´Água for 2 years and was the Tourism Municipal Secretary for 4 years. She participated in the touristic management organization of the city, taught tour guide courses in Bonito and was a professor in the IESF, in the Tourism course, for 2 years. In the last 4 years, she has worked in the events captivation of the Convention Center of Bonito. Now, she works in the BWT Operator. She graduated with a degree in translation and is a specialist in Tourism and Leisure Administration.
Sandra Regina de Arruda Santos graduated in Tourism from the Universidade Federal of Mato Grosso do Sul. She has worked since 2009 in different areas of the tourism industry: events, environmental monitoring, hotels projects and at Fundação Municipal de Cultura of Aquidauana. Currently, she works for the destinations Bonito and Pantanal wih BWT, as a trip consultant.
Hevelyn Deleprani Alves graduated in Tourism from the Universidade Federal of Mato Grosso do Sul. She worked in 2010 as the travel agent responsible for the Pantanal operation in the Buriti Tourism in Aquidauana – MS. Independently, she has worked in other segments of the tourism industry since 2008.
Maria Alice Fernandes Lopes also graduated in Tourism from the Universidade Federal of Mato Grosso do Sul. She has worked since 2009 in different areas of the tourism industry: events, ceremonial, environmental monitoring, hotel projects, projects of the national cinema and at Fundação Municipal de Cultura of Aquidauna. Currently, she works for the destinations Bonito and Pantanal wih BWT, as a trip consultant.
Nowadays, Serra Verde Express is single-handedly operating the centenary railroad stretch that runs between Curitiba and Paranagua, Parana. This railway plies through the largest area of Atlantic Forest conserved in the country, and also in the mountain region of Espirito Santo and the Pantanal of Mato Grosso do Sul. This track was previously operated by the Brazilian federal government through the Federal Railway Network (RFFSA), and has over the last 10 years become into the second largest tourism attraction in Parana.
The knowledge acquired through the operation of the system from Paranaguá to Curitiba made the Serra Verde Express anxious to adopt a new enterprise in the railroad industry and launch the country's first luxury train - the Great Brazil Express in 2008. To ensure the success of this project, the entrepreneurs went to Belgium to partner with Transnico International, one of the most renowned international tourist agencies specializing in rail tours and incentive travel.
In May 2009, the company reinstated the charming Pantanal train, after it had been out of service for over a decade; this train operates the track between Campo Grande, Aquidauana and Miranda, Mato Grosso do Sul. In January of 2010, Serra Verde Express began the operation of the Capixabas’ Mountain train, which aims to promote tourism in the Route of the Sun and Mountain in the state of Espírito Santo.
To provide moments of sheer delight, transmitting values of respect for the environment and the historical heritage. ~ Mission Statement of Serra Verda Express
The environmental aspect of all the trips operated by Serra Verde Express extends to the packages offered by BWT Operadora. Our organised routes always fit into one or more of the following categories: cultural, beach, adventure, ecological, railroad, and gastronomical. We have Pantanal Sul tours that incorporate exposure to the outstanding natural surroundings, the local culture and the diverse wildlife that have found a niche in this fascinating ecosystem. We are prepared to offer to our guests all the support and information needed to ensure a smooth, stress-free trip in Mato Grosso do Sul. Our local travel experts know all the best touristic options in the region. Our professional and personal contacts with transportation, accommodation, gastronomy and many other services of the touristic segment are forged with reliable suppliers. All of our partners are committed to the maintenance of sustainable development, preserving the environment, and respecting the local culture.
We guarantee that by contacting us you will be greeted with agents that really know about tourism in Pantanal Sul; we know all the best destinations, the best hotels depending on one’s budget, along with plenty of local tips for fun and entertainment. Our team is composed of competent and qualified staff members who are supported by organized infrastructure. We are prepared and ready to meet your travel needs.
