Region: South America
Location: Autazes, Amazonas, Brazil
Type: Jungle Lodge
Established: 2002
Accommodation inventory: 20 bungalows (Maximum capacity: approx. 40–50 guests)
Connectivity: No Wi-Fi (complete digital detox)
Access: Commercial Flight + Boat (fly to Manaus, then 45-min boat to Careiro, 1-hour road transfer, 1-hour motorboat to lodge)
Best season: Flood season (Mar–Aug) for canoeing flooded forests (igapó); Dry season (Sep–Feb) for fishing and caiman spotting
Languages: Portuguese, English
Dining: Local and international buffet with Amazonian fish (pirarucu, tambaqui, peacock bass); floating organic garden supplies fresh vegetables and herbs
Chef: Not a private-chef venue; meals prepared by lodge kitchen staff
Dietary: Vegetarian options available
Conservation: 100% solar energy (photovoltaic and solar water heating); sewage treatment; recycling center; forest restoration along Juma Lake shores in partnership with Eco Amazonas
Community: 80% of staff are local; job rotation gives more community members the opportunity to benefit
Notable Experiences
- Wildlife & Biodiversity: Pink river dolphin spotting, caiman night tracking, monkey visits to the lodge
- Avian & Special Interest: Night boat tours for stargazing and wildlife observation; ethnobotanical walks with guides
- Adventure & Waterways: Canoe trips through igapó (flooded forests), piranha fishing, jungle treks, overnight in the forest (5-night packages), tree climbing with Amazon Tree Climbing (ages 3+)
- Cultural & Immersion: Visits to local Amazonian communities
- Wellness & Luxury: River-fed swimming pool under floating deck, hammock relaxation, 31-meter observation tower, mini museum
Contact
jumalodge.com.br · +55-11-3030-7617
Coordinates: -3.79956438237099, -59.83196078615985