52 Travel Destinations That Are Perfect for People Who Hate Crowds

25. The Pantanal, Brazil: South America's Wildlife Superhighway

While the Amazon often steals the spotlight, Brazil's Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetland, offers arguably more accessible and rewarding wildlife viewing with far fewer crowds. Explore this immense floodplain by boat, horseback, or safari vehicle to spot jaguars, capybaras, giant river otters, caimans, and an astonishing array of birdlife. Stay in rustic fazendas (ranches) and immerse yourself in the rhythms of this unique ecosystem. The Pantanal delivers an authentic, untamed wildlife adventure where the sheer biodiversity feels like a secret shared only with those who venture there.