Region: South America
Location: Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve, Amazonas, Brazil
Type: Floating Eco-Lodge
Established: 1998
Accommodation inventory: 10 rooms in 5 floating bungalows (Maximum capacity: 20 guests)
Connectivity: Limited Wi-Fi in common areas only
Access: Commercial Flight + Boat (Azul Airlines Manaus–Tefé, then 1h30 speedboat)
Best season: Southern Amazon — Rainy Season (Dec–May) for canoeing through igapó; Drier Season (Aug–Nov) for forest trails
Languages: Portuguese, English (bilingual ecotourism counselor)
Dining: Traditional Brazilian and regional cuisine with local fruits and fish
Chef: Not a private-chef venue; meals prepared by community kitchen staff
Dietary: Vegetarian options available
Conservation: Operates on 100% solar energy; zero-waste and low-impact floating design; direct support for Mamirauá Institute research and reserve protection
Community: Co-managed with local communities; 90+ community members employed directly; direct profit-sharing via AAGEMAM association
Notable Experiences
- Wildlife & Biodiversity: Pink river dolphin spotting, caiman night tracking, white uakari monkey observation, pirarucu sightings
- Avian & Special Interest: Premium birding (360+ species), night safaris, piranha fishing
- Adventure & Waterways: Paddle canoe excursions through flooded forests (igapó), motorized skiff tours, interpretive forest trails (dry season)
- Cultural & Immersion: Visits to riverside communities (São José, Caburini, Boca do Mamirauá, Vila Alencar), meetings with Mamirauá Institute researchers
- Wellness & Luxury: Hammock relaxation on room balconies overlooking the river
Contact
en.uakarilodge.com.br · (97) 9 8423 1625 / (97) 3343-9751
Coordinates: -3.06304967827267, -64.849047437976 (Mamirauá Reserve)