Region: South America
Location: Lake Acajatuba, Iranduba, Amazonas, Brazil
Type: Jungle Lodge
Established: Not publicly stated
Accommodation inventory: 10 cabins (6 for couples, 4 for families; Maximum capacity: 24 guests)
Connectivity: No Wi-Fi, no TV, no cell signal (complete digital detox)
Access: Commercial Flight + Boat (fly to Manaus, then 2 hours by road across the Rio Negro Bridge, then 30 minutes by speedboat to the lodge — approx. 2.5 hours total)
Best season: Flood season (Feb–Jun) for canoeing flooded forests; Dry season (Jul–Jan) for trails and beaches. Note: the lodge may close mid-Oct to mid-Nov
Languages: Portuguese, English (some reviews note language barriers during excursions)
Dining: Three meals daily prepared by co-owner Fabiola Carrazzone; varied menu with regional Amazonian fish, salads, rice, and desserts; vegetarian options available; filtered water 24/7
Chef: Fabiola Carrazzone (co-owner, chef)
Dietary: Vegetarian options available
Conservation: Located on a side arm of the Rio Negro with igapó, terra firme, and beaches; no specific conservation programs published, but the family-run ethos emphasizes nature immersion and respect
Community: Visits to local riverside families included in packages; guided by owner Germano Alvarado, a Peruvian-born jungle guide with deep regional knowledge
Notable Experiences
- Wildlife & Biodiversity: Monkeys (including resident monkeys Xuxa and Frida), parrots, caimans (night spotting), pink river dolphins (optional encounter for a fee), abundant birdlife
- Avian & Special Interest: Birdwatching on lake and trails; educational jungle walks with Germano
- Adventure & Waterways: Piranha fishing (the day’s catch is served), canoeing on the river, boat rides through sunken forests (optional night motorboat tour), jungle trekking, swimming in Rio Negro
- Cultural & Immersion: Visits to local riverside communities, including a local family visit
- Wellness & Luxury: Hammocks in screened verandas (insect nets instead of windows), communal viewing deck for sunset, redário (hammock area), no internet or TV for true disconnection
Contact
taririamazonlodge.com.br · +55 92 99137-1925
Coordinates: -3.0927094325943774, -60.53599488524373