Amazon Lodges & Retreats
A curated directory of exceptional places to stay across the Amazon basin.
Boatana Amazonas — Community Tourism in San Pedro
Friday, Oct 16, 2026
A Ticuna community tourism initiative in San Pedro, near Leticia, centered on Boatana Amazonas, a traditional restaurant led by Indigenous entrepreneur Daisy Rodríguez. A model of community-led tourism where visitors experience authentic Ticuna hospitality, food, and culture, with economic benefits flowing directly to local families and women.
Campamento Canaima
Friday, Oct 16, 2026
A 4-star all-inclusive lodge on the edge of Canaima Lagoon in Canaima National Park, facing the Hacha and Sapo waterfalls. 88 rooms with air conditioning and hot water, full board, and guided excursions including the iconic Angel Falls journey. Entirely staffed by Pemón Indigenous people from the local community. Not a jungle immersion — a comfortable base for one of the world’s great natural landscapes.
Campamento Petroglifos de Pintao
Friday, Oct 16, 2026
A family-run Indigenous tourism camp in the Sabanita de Pintao community, southern Puerto Ayacucho. Founded by Alfredo Márquez (Piaroa/Huottüja) in 2004 and rebuilt after a devastating fire in 2022. The camp sits a few meters from the largest petroglyph in Venezuela, offering guided tours to ancestral rock art, the Cataniapo River, and the Autana tepui. Deeply authentic, rustic, and community-rooted.
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.
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.
Manu Wildlife Center
Monday, Oct 12, 2026
An award-winning ecolodge on the Madre de Dios River inside the Manu Biosphere Reserve, 90 minutes by boat from the Boca Manu airstrip. 22 bungalows, two 35-meter canopy platforms, and access to the most active tapir clay lick in the Amazon plus a major macaw clay lick. Owned by Manu Expeditions and a conservation NGO.
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.
Amazon Explorer
Sunday, Oct 11, 2026
A survival training company based in Iquitos, Peru, offering structured jungle survival courses from 5 days to 20 days. Known for its extreme ‘Amazon Challenge’ involving military helicopter insertion, rappelling, and a 120 km trek through uncharted rainforest. Led by indigenous instructors and former military personnel.
Otorongo Expeditions
Sunday, Oct 11, 2026
An Iquitos-based expedition company with its own Amazon River Lodge 100 km downriver. Offers jungle survival training programs, fishing expeditions, and wildlife tours. Base lodge has 15+ ecosystems accessible and is a comfortable base for training and exploration.
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.