Coxim: River Landscape and Culture

In Coxim, river experiences meet local art and history. The Rio Taquari is the city’s main natural tourism attraction and also the largest tributary of the Brazilian Pantanal. Travelers hoping to combine nature observation and culture will find a variety of options in Coxim, from river expeditions and riverside squares to handicrafts and historical memorial sites.

Rio Taquari and excursions on the water

The Rota das Monções is a river expedition that retraces part of the historic Monções route. Its focus is on observing nature, with waterfalls, geological formations, birds, fish and reptiles among its themes. The expedition thus brings together natural features and the history of the route, without reducing either to a single sightseeing experience. Coxim’s tourist offerings also include trips by boat and chalana.

There is also a nature-focused option nearby: Balneário Canuto is about 10 km from Coxim. It has ecological trails for observing fauna and flora, as well as Bóia-Cross. The approximate distance makes it easier to include this excursion as a separate item in your travel plans. If you’re looking for a holiday apartment in Coxim, you can decide whether to focus your stay mainly on the river, the expeditions and the surrounding area, or on the city’s cultural attractions.

Another place of natural interest is the APA Rio Cênico Rotas Monçoeiras – Rio Coxim protected area. Established in 2000, it covers 15,440.49 hectares and extends across the municipalities of São Gabriel do Oeste, Camapuã, Rio Verde de Mato Grosso and Coxim. The defining feature of this trip idea is the connection between the river landscape and the history of the Monções.

Squares, handicrafts and city history

Praça Noêmia Serrou Camy, also known as Praça do Flutuante, is a central square on the banks of the Rio Taquari, about 350 meters long. Its amenities include benches, shaded areas and a playground. If you’re looking for a public place to take a break during a day in the city, this offers a different kind of experience from a river expedition. Praça Zacarias Mourão is set up for public recreation and cultural activities. It is home to Pé de Cedro, a tree planted by singer and composer Zacarias Mourão.

Local handicrafts can be discovered at two different places. Centro Municipal de Artesanato serves as a public sales and exhibition venue. Casa do Artesão de Coxim showcases work by local artisans and is located at the corner of Rua Filinto Müller and Antônio de Albuquerque. The building is historic; it formerly housed the city government. Travelers especially interested in designed objects and local crafts can explore these places as a cultural theme alongside nature experiences.

Coxim’s history is also present in the cityscape: Parque Temático do Pantanal is an outdoor clay artwork depicting part of Coxim’s history and the colonial history of Brazil’s Midwest. Memorial Henrique de Melo Spengler was the last residence of historian and artist Henrique de Melo Spengler and is considered part of Coxim’s architectural and historical heritage. Feira de Produtos da Terra is open from 5 to 9 p.m. with free admission. Together, these places offer a range of cultural themes for your travel plans, from handicrafts to regional history.

Getting there and choosing accommodation

Coxim is located on BR-163, one of Brazil’s major north–south transport routes. When choosing a holiday apartment, you could start by considering which part of the trip matters most to you: river experiences and nature observation, the squares and handicrafts, or the historical attractions. The offerings mentioned differ in character, but do not imply any particular location for accommodation. The best way to choose a holiday apartment in Coxim is therefore to base your decision on the main focus of your trip, without assuming that it will be close to any particular place.

More destinations to research: Santo Antônio do Leverger, Alto Araguaia, Jaciara, Nova Mutum, São Gabriel do Oeste, Nortelândia, Poconé and Marcelândia.

For the broader travel overview: Mato Grosso.