Wildlife
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Chunaki Ecolodges
Friday, Oct 16, 2026
A family-run ecolodge about an hour upriver from Leticia, built by hand by local woodworker Martín Peña. Simple, authentic malocas with private bathrooms and decks, solar power, and all-inclusive meals and activities. Highly rated for its genuine warmth and connection to the local community.
PalmaYacu Refugio Amazónico
Friday, Oct 16, 2026
A small eco-hotel of four cabins inside a civil society nature reserve, 11 km from Leticia. Simple, clean, and tranquil, with a focus on natural ventilation and jungle immersion. Run by host Martha, who is praised for her warmth and helpfulness. A peaceful base for exploring the Amazon.
Anaula Nature Resort
Thursday, Oct 15, 2026
A luxury eco-resort on a 12-hectare island in the Upper Suriname River, at the foot of the Ferulasi rapids. 23 lodges with air conditioning and private bathrooms, solar power, a swimming pool, and a strong focus on Saramaccan Maroon culture. Accessible by 4 hours’ drive plus 1 hour by boat from Paramaribo. Malaria-free area.
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.
Pacaya Samiria Amazon Lodge
Monday, Oct 12, 2026
A 10-cabin ecolodge on the Marañón River, inside the buffer zone of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Cabañas named in Kukama Kukamiria, river-facing terraces, and inclusive programmes with expert guides. Guaranteed pink dolphin sightings. Travelers’ Choice 2025 winner.
Suchipakari Jungle Lodge
Monday, Oct 12, 2026
A comfortable rainforest lodge in the Upper Napo region, 25 minutes from Puerto Misahuallí and 4 hours from Quito. Surrounded by a private reserve where Andean foothills meet tropical lowlands. Offers ayahuasca experiences, Kichwa cultural encounters, jungle trails, and a wellness centre with spa. 262 bird species recorded nearby.
Amazone Nature Lodge
Friday, Oct 9, 2026
A lodge on the heights of Kaw Mountain, halfway between Roura and the Kaw marshes. Eight wooden chalets with equipped kitchens and hot water. A renowned base for entomologists and naturalists, with guided walks for fauna, flora, and entomology. Recently under new management, with mixed but improving reviews.
Iwokrama River Lodge
Thursday, Oct 8, 2026
A community-centred conservation lodge in the heart of the Iwokrama Rain Forest, on the west bank of the Essequibo River. Eight riverfront cabins with solar power, plus research and training facilities. Over 90% of staff are from local Indigenous communities. Access to a 154-meter canopy walkway 30 meters above the forest floor.
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.
Amazonas Reserva Yavary Tucano
Friday, Oct 2, 2026
An all-inclusive ecolodge in the Peruvian Amazon near the Colombia-Peru-Brazil triple border. 15 guestrooms with lake views, offering river trips, kayaking, fishing, night safaris, and sunset excursions. Praised for its staff and location.
Tanimboca Natural Reserve
Friday, Oct 2, 2026
A 20-hectare private reserve 11 km from Leticia, Colombia, offering treehouse stays and genuine access to indigenous communities in the Colombian Amazon. Not a luxury lodge — the value is cultural immersion and jungle experience, not polished comfort.
La Selva Eco-Lodge & Retreat
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
A luxury ecolodge on the shores of Lake Garzacocha inside the Yasuní Biosphere Reserve. 19 bamboo cabanas, a 38-meter observation tower, spa, and yoga. Voted No.1 in 2024 and No.2 in 2025 by Travel+Leisure. Family-friendly with a Junior Naturalist program.
Napo Wildlife Center
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
The only lodge inside Yasuní National Park, owned and operated by the Kichwa Añangu Community. 100% community-based with all profits reinvested into education, health, and conservation. Access via the Napo and Añangu rivers to a secluded jungle lake.
Posada Amazonas
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
A 30-room lodge owned by the Ese Eja Native Community of Infierno and managed in partnership with Rainforest Expeditions. 75% of profits go to the community. Open-air rooms, a 35-meter canopy tower, and access to Lake Tres Chimbadas for giant river otter sightings. Accessible and comfortable introduction to the Amazon.
Refugio Amazonas
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
A comfortable ecolodge in the Tambopata National Reserve, operated by Rainforest Expeditions. Open-air rooms with no windows for full jungle immersion, 42-meter canopy tower, and nightly science talks from resident researchers. Rooms accommodate families and rooms with river views are available.