A. But, transportation is difficult and the Pantanal is little known outside of
Brazil.
B. The people who live here have their fingers crossed.
C. Because if ecotourism doesn't work, there is no alternative waiting.
D. There are now some 60-odd tourist facilities here, most of them small and
locally owned.
E. Worldwide, the jury is still out on the idea of ecotourism and the Pantanal has
become a testing ground.