Region: South America
Location: Uatumã River, near the end of the ramal (dirt access road), Presidente Figueiredo, Amazonas, Brazil (4 hours by car from Manaus)
Type: Ecolodge
Established: Not publicly stated
Accommodation inventory: Guest cabins, beautifully furnished. Number of cabins not publicly stated.
Connectivity: Reliable internet and electricity — a notable feature for a remote lodge
Access: Road (approximately 4 hours by car from Manaus to the end of the ramal, near the Uatumã River and the Balbina dam area; the location is isolated with few neighbours)
Best season: Year-round. Waterfalls are accessible in both wet and dry seasons.
Languages: English, Portuguese (confirm when booking)
Dining: Three meals per day included. Regional cuisine. Bar on site.
Chef: Not a private-chef venue
Dietary: Not publicly stated
Conservation: Positioned as a nature retreat. Shares its space with rescued animals — two parrots, a young monkey, and four dogs — who live freely on the property.
Community: Not publicly stated. The lodge is in an isolated area with few neighbours.
Notable Experiences
- Wildlife & Biodiversity: Parrots, monkeys, and other Amazonian wildlife. The rescued animals on the property are part of daily life.
- Avian & Special Interest: Birdwatching opportunities in a pristine riverside setting.
- Adventure & Waterways: Two named waterfalls accessible by boat — Hidden Gem Waterfall (a short sail up a side river, with a natural swimming basin) and Mystic Veil Waterfall (a boat ride downriver plus a 300-metre forest walk, where you can step under the falling water). The surrounding region has over 300 registered waterfalls, making Presidente Figueiredo the “Land of Waterfalls.” Fishing in the Uatumã River for peacock bass and other species.
- Cultural & Immersion: Not a cultural immersion destination. The focus is nature, waterfalls, and fishing.
- Wellness & Luxury: Simple, comfortable cabins. Electricity and reliable internet. Bar and dining area. Not luxury — but the combination of remote location, modern connectivity, and waterfall access is unusual.
Important Visitor Notes
- This is not a luxury lodge. Cabins are comfortable and furnished, but the value is location, waterfall access, and the authentic riverside setting — not high-end amenities.
- The waterfall access is the defining feature. Hidden Gem and Mystic Veil are both reachable by boat from the lodge. In a region with over 300 waterfalls, this is a genuinely unusual base.
- The property has rescued animals. Two parrots, a young monkey, and four dogs live freely on the grounds. Guests who prefer not to share space with animals should be aware.
- Access is by a long dirt road (ramal). Four hours from Manaus, at the end of the ramal near the Uatumã River and Balbina dam area. The location is isolated with few neighbours, offering genuine privacy.
- Reliable internet is available — unusual for a lodge this remote. Suitable for guests who need to stay connected, though the jungle setting is the primary draw.
- No reviews yet on major platforms. This is a newer or less-publicised venue. The Airbnb listing has a 5.0 rating from a small number of reviews. Guests should confirm current operations and details directly before booking.
Contact
mermaid-hotel.com · Contact via website form
Coordinates: -2.142610727121373, -59.30443703696741 (Uatumã River, Presidente Figueiredo)