Region: South America
Location: Xingu River, Kayapó Indigenous Territory, Pará, Brazil (near the Iriri River confluence)
Type: Fishing Lodge
Established: 2019 (fishing operations; ecotourism programs added later)
Accommodation inventory: 4 double-occupancy cabins (Maximum capacity: 8 anglers)
Connectivity: Starlink satellite Wi-Fi included
Access: Commercial Flight + Private Charter (fly to Manaus, overnight at boutique hotel included, then 3.5-hour charter flight to Pukararãnkre community landing strip, then 15-20 minute boat upstream to the lodge)
Best season: May to June for fishing; July and August for ecotourism programs
Languages: English, Portuguese (professional fly fishing guides and Kayapó guides)
Dining: All-inclusive with an on-site chef. Bottled water, soft drinks, and juices available. Alcohol is prohibited in Indigenous territory.
Chef: On-site chef
Dietary: Not publicly stated
Conservation: Operates in partnership with the Associação Floresta Protegida (AFP) and the Kayapó people. The lodge is in a 22-million-acre protected Indigenous territory. The partnership supports Kayapó territorial surveillance and guard posts that protect the forest from illegal logging, mining, and fishing. The fishing operation was only possible after Kayapó guard posts successfully stopped illegal commercial fishing that had depleted fish stocks.
Community: Operates in partnership with the Kayapó people. Kayapó warriors and elders guide interpretive walks. Each skiff has one professional English-speaking guide and one Kayapó guide. Guest fees support Kayapó community projects. Ecotourism programs include village visits, craft fairs, and cultural demonstrations.
Notable Experiences
- Wildlife & Biodiversity: Tapirs, peccaries, capybaras, ocelots, jaguars, spider monkeys, blue macaws, giant otters, kingfishers. 22 million acres of protected, intact rainforest.
- Avian & Special Interest: Birdwatching in one of the most pristine Amazon environments
- Adventure & Waterways: World-class multi-species fishing. Payara (“vampire fish”), peacock bass, wolfish, matrinxã, bicuda, pacu, and Amazon catfish. 6 days of fully guided fishing, 2 anglers per skiff. Clear-water sight fishing. 8 anglers maximum per week, no two groups fish the same water on the same day.
- Cultural & Immersion: Kayapó village visits. Guided interpretive walks with Kayapó warriors and elders. Participation in traditional activities: cassava processing, body painting with Jenipapo and Urucum, bow and arrow, traditional songs and dances. Camera trap project presentations by Kayapó youth. Craft fairs with Kayapó artisans. Bonfire on the beach with Kayapó storytelling.
- Wellness & Luxury: Simple, spacious double-occupancy cabins with hot water, electricity, and private bathrooms. Vaulted ceiling dining room and lounge built from locally-sourced Brazilian wood. Deck overlooking the Xingu River. Hammocks for relaxation. Daily laundry service. Starlink Wi-Fi.
Important Visitor Notes
- This is a fishing destination first. Ecotourism programs are available in July and August, but the lodge’s primary focus is angling.
- Alcohol is prohibited in the Indigenous territory. This applies to all guests and staff.
- Cultural respect is essential. Guests are visitors in Kayapó territory. Participation in cultural activities is encouraged but should be approached with respect.
- Access is restricted. The lodge is inside Indigenous territory and only reachable by private charter flight. All logistics are handled by the operator.
Contact
xingulodge.com · Contact via website form
Coordinates: -7.523591545906123, -52.674243055445984 (Xingu Lodge area)