Region: South America
Location: Xixuaú Village, Rio Jauaperi, Rorainópolis, Roraima, Brazil
Type: Community Ecolodge
Established: Cooperative founded 2010; lodge structure completed 2011
Accommodation inventory: 5 malocas (Maximum capacity: 20 guests)
Connectivity: No Wi-Fi (complete digital detox; sporadic public telephone in village)
Access: Commercial Flight + Boat (fly to Manaus, then 2–3h road transfer to Novo Airão or Moura, then 5–9h speedboat up the Rio Negro and Rio Jauaperi; slower public boat option takes ~30h)
Best season: Flood season (Mar–Sep) for canoeing igapó and wildlife observation; Dry season (Oct–Feb) for sandy river beaches and forest trails
Languages: Portuguese (local guides); English arrangement through on-site coordinator
Dining: Local and international cuisine, fresh fish line-caught by local fishermen, meals served in the communal maloca three times daily
Chef: No private chef; meals prepared by community kitchen staff
Dietary: Vegetarian meals available on request
Conservation: 100% community-owned and managed by CoopXixuaú; located inside the Baixo Rio Branco–Jauaperi Extractive Reserve (170,000 hectares); solar panels provide electricity; ecotourism revenue supports forest protection and community income
Community: Directly owned by the local cooperative; guides, boat pilots, cooks, and staff all from the community; handicraft sales support local artisans
Notable Experiences
- Wildlife & Biodiversity: Giant river otters (ariranhas), pink and grey river dolphins, 5+ monkey species, caiman night spotting, sloths, tapirs, armadillos, capuchin and spider monkeys
- Avian & Special Interest: Birding paradise with toucans, macaws, eagles, herons, parakeets, woodpeckers
- Adventure & Waterways: Paddle canoe excursions through igapó (flooded forests), motorized skiff tours, night canoe runs for caiman, jungle trekking with local guides, overnight forest camping with hammock and bonfire, swimming in river, river beach relaxation (dry season)
- Cultural & Immersion: Stay inside an active riverside community; interaction with local families; handicraft workshops and sales; traditional fishing techniques with community members
- Wellness & Luxury: Hammock relaxation on private verandas; no mosquitoes due to low mineral content in Rio Jauaperi
Contact
amazontrip.info (booking via Amazon Trip / Amazonia NGO)
Coordinates: -0.7951569265222775, -61.55756502384611