Region: South America
Location: Alta Floresta, Mato Grosso, Brazil
Type: Private Reserve Station
Established: 1990
Accommodation inventory: 18 rooms (Maximum capacity: approx. 40 guests)
Connectivity: Limited Wi-Fi in common areas only
Access: Commercial Flight + Boat (Azul Airlines from São Paulo–Viracopos or Cuiabá to Alta Floresta, then 40-min road transfer + boat trip on Teles Pires and Cristalino rivers)
Best season: Dry season (Jun–Nov) for trails, large mammals, and birding; Green season (Dec–May) for canoeing flooded forests
Languages: Portuguese, English (bilingual guides)
Dining: Amazonian and traditional Brazilian cuisine by Chef Fábio Vieira; seasonal local ingredients, açaí, tucum, tucupi, puxuri, Brazil nuts, tambaqui baked over charcoal
Chef: Chef Fábio Vieira (renowned Brazilian chef); no private-chef service
Dietary: Vegetarian and vegan options available
Conservation: 11,399-hectare private reserve (RPPN); 100% solar energy including water heating; biological waste treatment; supports Cristalino Foundation for research, environmental education, and conservation
Community: Environmental education programs in surrounding communities; partnership with Federal University of Mato Grosso for wildlife research; community-based firefighting network with neighboring landowners
Notable Experiences
- Wildlife & Biodiversity: Tapir and giant river otter spotting (dry season), capybara visits, 600+ bird species, 1,000+ butterfly species, monkeys
- Avian & Special Interest: Premium birding with specialized bilingual guides; two 50-meter observation towers for canopy viewing
- Adventure & Waterways: Canoeing on the Cristalino River, floating deck swims, 30+ km of forest trails (Terra Firme), boat tours year-round
- Cultural & Immersion: Guided nature interpretation, outdoor learning journeys
- Wellness & Luxury: Candlelit dinners, outdoor deck with fire pit, stargazing, hammock relaxation
Contact
cristalinolodge.com.br · reservations@cristalinolodge.com.br
Coordinates: -9.597677086904943, -55.93220910811106 (Alta Floresta region)