Brazil
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Malocas Jungle Lodge
Thursday, Oct 15, 2026
One of the first jungle lodges built in the Brazilian Amazon, operating for over 33 years on the Rio Preto da Eva. Solar-powered with no electricity in rooms, a focus on Caboclo culture, and a signature overnight survival experience in the jungle. Maximum 24 guests. Certified by ABNT NBR 15331 safety standard.
Mermaid Hotel
Thursday, Oct 15, 2026
A remote riverside lodge on the Uatumã River, in Brazil’s ‘Land of Waterfalls.’ Access to two named waterfalls by boat, 300+ waterfalls in the surrounding region, fishing for peacock bass and other species, and rescued animals living freely on the property. Reliable internet and electricity — unusual for a lodge this remote. Not luxury, but genuinely comfortable and off the beaten path.
Pousada Uatumã Eco Fishing
Thursday, Oct 15, 2026
A licensed fishing lodge inside the RDS do Uatumã reserve, one of the first operations to receive an environmental license in the reserve after an eight-year process. 10 units with air conditioning, a private pier, and 8 fishing boats. Located in one of the most pristine stretches of the Uatumã River, with access to peacock bass and other Amazonian species.
Agua Boa Amazon Lodge
Monday, Oct 12, 2026
A world-class fly fishing lodge on the Agua Boa River in Roraima, 200 miles northwest of Manaus. The Amazon’s only fly-fishing-only, single-barbless-hook, catch-and-release fishery. Seven air-conditioned bungalows, pool with swim-up bar, and exclusive rights to 70 miles of clear-water river. Primarily for anglers — non-angling activities are virtually non-existent.
Floresta Nacional do Amapá (FLONA)
Friday, Oct 9, 2026
NOT A LODGE. A community-based tourism network in a 460,000-hectare federal forest reserve, accessed by boat from Porto Grande. Visitors stay in the homes of riverside families (ribeirinhos) who manage all tourism directly — transport, food, and accommodation. Rustic, authentic, and genuinely community-owned. This entry describes a destination, not a venue.
Flutuante Pelicano
Thursday, Oct 8, 2026
A family-run floating lodge on the Rio Verde near Candeias do Jamari, Rondônia, about 58 km from Porto Velho. Started as a private family fishing spot and grew by word of mouth into a small ecotourism operation. Offers boat tours, ecological trails, sport fishing, and regional cuisine. Focused on sustainability and community integration.
Kendjam Lodge
Thursday, Oct 8, 2026
A 10-guest luxury fishing lodge on the Iriri River inside the Menkragnoti Indigenous Territory, 550 miles southeast of Manaus. Operated in partnership with the Kayapó people. World-class multi-species fly fishing, private chef, and genuine cultural immersion with one of the Amazon’s most powerful indigenous nations. Access by private charter only.
Pakaas Palafitas Lodge
Thursday, Oct 8, 2026
A floating lodge on stilts at the confluence of the Mamoré and Pacaás Novos rivers, on the Brazil-Bolivia border. Canopy walkways connect elevated cabañas. Pool, panoramic restaurant, and boat tours. Not luxury — aging infrastructure and inconsistent maintenance noted in recent reviews. Currently on grey list pending verification.
Pousada Ecológica Seringal Cachoeira
Thursday, Oct 8, 2026
A community-run ecolodge in a working rubber forest 32 km from Xapuri, Acre. Built in 2007 as a partnership between the state and the local community. Home to the Circuito de Aventura Chico Mendes, the largest treetop adventure circuit in the Amazon. Guides are relatives of Chico Mendes. No internet, no TV.
Rio Marié
Thursday, Oct 8, 2026
A luxury liveaboard fishing operation on the Rio Marié in the upper Rio Negro basin, known as the ‘River of Giants.’ World-record peacock bass territory, 500 miles of catch-and-release water, 8 suites aboard the solar-powered Untamed Amazon vessel, and an equitable partnership with 14 Indigenous communities.
Xingu Lodge
Thursday, Oct 8, 2026
A 4-cabin fishing lodge on the Xingu River inside the Kayapó Indigenous Territory, operated in partnership with the Kayapó people. Maximum 8 anglers. World-class multi-species fishing for payara, peacock bass, wolfish, and more. Access by private charter from Manaus. Cultural immersion with the Kayapó is central to the experience.
Pousada Pinima
Friday, Sep 25, 2026
A premium all-inclusive sport fishing lodge on the Rio Acari in southern Amazonas, accessed by private chartered flight from Manaus. Capacity for 18 guests, Bass Boat fleet, pool with hydro-massage, and full open bar. Renowned for trophy peacock bass and the absence of mosquitoes due to the river’s natural acidity.
Rio Azul Jungle Lodge
Thursday, Sep 24, 2026
A 9-cabin family-run birding lodge at the edge of the Serra do Cachimbo reserve, home to the endemic Bald Parrot and over 500 bird species. Remote, intimate, and renowned for exceptional food. Angelina Jolie stayed here in 2025.
Amazon Eco Lodge
Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026
The first rainforest hotel built in the Amazon (1980). A rustic floating lodge on Juma Lake, 80 km from Manaus, surrounded by 790 hectares of protected forest. Known as the ‘Howler Monkey Lodge’ for its morning chorus, with virtually guaranteed pink dolphin sightings.
Amazon Ecopark Jungle Lodge
Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026
A 70-apartment jungle lodge on the Rio Tarumã-Açu, 50 minutes from Manaus Airport. Private beach, natural pools, on-site Monkey Forest, and full-board packages with guided excursions. Established 1991.
Amazon Premium Lodge
Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026
A boutique jungle lodge on Lake Mamori, 2.5 hours from Manaus. Small-scale, design-forward, with igapó flooded forests, primary forest, birding, river bathing, and jungle camping experiences.