Despite the name, it’s not a soup! It's a dense, savory cornbread made with cornmeal, cheese, milk, and onions. A strong Paraguayan influence, and a beloved side for barbecues and stews. 1)
Sun-dried beef served with creamy cassava (manioc) purée, seasoned with garlic and butter. A comforting, traditional pairing. 2)
A rich meat-and-vegetable stew with beef, pork, sausages, sweet potatoes, squash, corn, and sometimes bananas — a fusion dish from Spanish, Paraguayan, and local traditions. 3)
Rustic beef stew with pasta cooked directly in the same pot — a traditional dish from cattle-driving teams (comitivas) crossing the Pantanal. 4)
A hearty rice dish cooked with sun-dried meat (charque), onions, and sometimes local wild herbs, perfect for long journeys across the countryside. 5)
Grilled whole pacu fish, stuffed with farofa and herbs, roasted slowly over charcoal. A true Pantanal classic. 6)
Alligator meat skewers! Tender, marinated chunks grilled until crispy on the outside and juicy inside. A rare treat and culinary curiosity. 7)
Piranha fish soup, rich and full of flavor, considered restorative and packed with folklore about its energizing properties. 8)
Beef ribs roasted slowly in a pit dug into the ground, seasoned with just salt — a dramatic and delicious way to cook, often done at festivals and big gatherings. 9)
A cousin of Paraguayan chipa, these cheesy, chewy, slightly crunchy bread rings made from manioc starch and cheese are a perfect snack. 10)
A thick stew made from pintado (catfish), cassava, coconut milk, and coriander — hearty and nourishing, blending Indigenous and river culture. 11)
A spicy pork offal stew thickened with blood and flavored with peppers, garlic, and cumin — an intense dish for those who love strong flavors. 12)
A fresh salad made from heart of palm, tomatoes, onions, and local herbs, dressed simply with olive oil and lime. 13)
Famous homemade sausage from Maracaju city, seasoned with garlic, black pepper, and coriander seeds. It's intensely flavorful and often roasted over open flames. 14)
A dense, sweet cassava cake topped with cocada (toasted coconut candy) — a beloved treat that mixes Indigenous and Portuguese traditions. 15)