The site of an innovative project trialling sustainable forest management, Iwokrama is a 3,710 km2 swathe of tropical forest in the verdant Guiana Shield that’s home to giant river otter, Guianan cock of the rock, black caiman, huge harpy eagle and – yes – jaguar. Indeed, the BBC filmed here for its 2008 series Lost Land Of The Jaguar.
With a range of activities on offer, including nocturnal caiman-spotting boat rides, various nature trails and a canopy walkway, there are ample opportunities for spotting more common species, and jaguar are seen reasonably frequently.