Region: South America
Location: Novo Progresso, Pará, Brazil (Serra do Cachimbo, Rio Azul)
Type: Private Reserve Station
Established: 2007 (opened as catch-and-release fishing lodge; birding focus since)
Accommodation inventory: 9 log cabins (4 double, 2 twin, 3 triple; Maximum capacity: 21 guests)
Connectivity: Wi-Fi available (per Brazil Nature Tours)
Access: Commercial Flight + 4x4 (fly to Alta Floresta, Mato Grosso, then 3–4 hour drive over dirt roads to the lodge)
Best season: Dry season (May–Sep) for birding and fly fishing; water levels vary, confirm with lodge
Languages: Portuguese, English (guides)
Dining: Made from scratch — soups, breads, casseroles, and desserts; local Brazilian flavors; widely praised as exceptional
Chef: Family-run kitchen; no private chef
Dietary: Not publicly stated
Conservation: Adjacent to Serra do Cachimbo reserve; protects 16 km of the Rio Azul and part of the São Benedito River through Instituto Líbio; anaconda relocation programme; artificial nest initiatives for Harpy Eagle and endangered macaws/parrots; reforestation programme where guests can plant trees
Community: Family-owned and operated by Carlão and Ivani; guides from local area; Instituto Líbio manages conservation and private reserves
Notable Experiences
- Wildlife & Biodiversity: Bald Parrot (endemic, star bird), Hyacinth Macaw, Harpy Eagle, Giant Otter, tapir, monkeys (howler, spider, capuchin, saki, marmoset), sloth
- Avian & Special Interest: 500+ bird species, 12-metre observation tower, hummingbird feeders, parrot roost at sunset (hundreds of macaws/parrots), Tapajós Hermit
- Adventure & Waterways: Boating safaris on Rio Azul, canoe trips, fly fishing (dry season), stand-up paddleboarding, snorkeling in lakes, piranha stew sunset drinks, lunch on river island
- Cultural & Immersion: Family-run hospitality; guided nature walks
- Wellness & Luxury: Swimming pool, swim-up bar, private dinner on viewing tower under the stars, beautiful boardwalk through forest
Contact
rioazuljunglelodge.com.br · Phone: 66 3521-3822 / 66 99943-1103
Coordinates: -9.246618499156362, -55.98785734867517