Region: South America
Location: Baixo Rio Preto da Eva, Zona Rural, Rio Preto da Eva, Amazonas, Brazil (approximately 80 km by road from Manaus, then 1 hour by motorized canoe)
Type: Jungle Lodge
Established: 1992 (33 years of operation as of 2025)
Accommodation inventory: 8 units total — 3 chalets for 4 people (private bathroom), 4 double rooms (private bathroom), 1 honeymoon cabin. Maximum capacity: 24 guests. New wooden chalets inaugurated in 2025.
Connectivity: No Wi-Fi in rooms (available only for emergencies). No electrical outlets in rooms (available on request at the restaurant).
Access: Road + Boat (from Manaus, approximately 80 km by car to Rio Preto da Eva, then 1 hour by motorized canoe to the lodge)
Best season: Year-round. During flood season, canoe trips navigate through flooded forests (igapó and igarapés).
Languages: English, French, Portuguese (guides and owners)
Dining: Regional Amazonian cuisine, consistently praised as a highlight. Fresh fish prepared daily. Meals served in the main maloca (communal dining space).
Chef: Not a private-chef venue. Local kitchen staff.
Dietary: Not publicly stated
Conservation: Solar-powered lodge. No electricity in rooms and no Wi-Fi (except emergencies) to promote disconnection and reduce environmental impact. Built following traditional methods of the region’s ancient inhabitants. Certified by ABNT NBR 15331 safety standard for adventure tourism activities including alligator walks, piranha fishing, and night wildlife observation.
Community: Employs local Caboclo guides and staff. Visits to native Caboclo communities are part of the programme, learning about cassava cultivation and traditional food production.
Notable Experiences
- Wildlife & Biodiversity: Caimans (night canoe spotting), piranha fishing, birds, monkeys, and diverse Amazonian flora. The high acidity of the Rio Preto da Eva’s dark waters inhibits mosquito proliferation, making evenings more comfortable.
- Avian & Special Interest: Birdwatching opportunities. Guided forest walks with explanation of medicinal plants and jungle survival elements.
- Adventure & Waterways: Canoe trips on the Rio Preto da Eva, including navigation through flooded forests during high water. Swimming in waterfalls. Piranha fishing. Night canoe excursions for caiman spotting.
- Cultural & Immersion: Visits to Caboclo communities — native Amazonians who live in the forest through hunting, fishing, and cultivation of cassava. Learn about traditional food production including farinha, tapioca, and beiju.
- Wellness & Luxury: Simple, rustic accommodations with private bathrooms. Solar-powered lighting. The value is deep immersion and disconnection, not luxury amenities. Survival Night Experience: Overnight in the jungle with hammocks, campfire dinner prepared with improvised techniques, guided instruction in survival skills.
Important Visitor Notes
- This is a rustic lodge, not a luxury property. Rooms are simple and may be humid. Electricity is solar-powered and limited to lighting; no outlets in rooms. Wi-Fi only for emergencies. Guests consistently praise the food, guides, and immersion, but should expect basic accommodations.
- The Survival Night is a signature offering. The 4-day/3-night “Scorpion” package includes one night sleeping in the jungle in hammocks with campfire dinner and survival instruction. This is the venue’s most distinctive experience.
- Reviews are mixed but generally positive. Guests praise the guides (Andre, Valdeci, Kissbee, Anderson, Souza), the food (especially Dona Mary’s cooking), and the immersion. Critical reviews mention maintenance issues, inconsistent communication about language availability, and occasional service disorganization. One detailed negative review (2022) described management issues and a drunk employee.
- The lodge has been operating for 33 years and is one of the oldest jungle lodges in the Brazilian Amazon. It was awarded the “Trofeu Internacional” by the Trade Leaders Club of Spain in 1996.
- Maximum 24 guests. The small capacity keeps the experience personal and avoids mass tourism.
Contact
malocas.com · Phone: +55 92 99128-4741 · Email: contact via website form
Coordinates: -2.8815858512411934, -59.554487764810396 (Baixo Rio Preto da Eva, Amazonas)