Get to know the Brazilian Amazon and enjoy your stay in beautiful accommodations for a memorable vacation in the most biodiverse region of the planet.
Is one of your dreams meeting the Amazon in Brazil, but you’re not entirely sure if the demanding environment of this giant rainforest will be the proper place to forget about work and the stressful responsibilities at home?
What if we told you there are incredible options of Amazon tours in Brazil that include both comfort and immersive adventures in the forest?
PlanetaEXO has curated a list of the best Amazon jungle lodges in Brazil you just have to meet for your next trip. Check it out below!
Cristalino Lodge
Cristalino Lodge is located on a private natural reserve in southern Amazon, in the state of Mato Grosso. Providing the best stay experiences and following strict protocols to preserve the forest, it’s considered one of the best ecolodges in the world by National Geographic.
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Photo: Samuel Melim
If you adore birdwatching – or any kind of wildlife watching –, then you’ll go crazy for the 50 meter (164 ft) observation towers that offer a mesmerizing view of the forest. Sunrises and sunsets from this height are life-changing!
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Photo: Andre Dib
Cristalino Reserve is the second largest private reserve in the Amazon Rainforest, ranging from 27.000 acres – twice the size of Manhattan Island (NY). In its rich fauna, there are various mammals, including monkeys, giant river otters, peccaries, and tapirs. Birdwatchers will surely be fascinated by the 600 species flying through the blue sky.
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Photo: Samuel Melim
After a full day of hiking in the Amazon Rainforest or canoeing on the Teles Pires and Cristalino rivers, guests go back to luxury facilities, including sophisticated bungalows and elegant common areas – reading and conference rooms, a local cuisine restaurant, a bar, and the famous floating deck.
Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge
Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge could be named one of the best Amazon jungle lodges in Brazil simply for its location – in the heart of the Anavilhanas archipelago, the world’s second-largest river archipelago –, but there’s much more to this high-end place.
Build unforgettable memories by joining incredible activities, such as jungle hiking, boat riding, recreational fishing, and night tours. Keep your eyes open to spot caiman alligators, colorful macaws, cute freshwater dolphins, and other Amazonian animals!
In terms of facilities, this lodge has it all: refined bungalows and chalets with TVs, minifridges, air conditioning, Wi-Fi connection, hot showers, and private balconies with panoramic views. You can also swim in the pool, go to the gym, get a relaxing massage, eat some delicious Brazilian food, or have a drink at the floating bar. Who knew the Amazon could be so luxurious?
Photo: Felipe Castellari
Juma Amazon Lodge
When we talk about the best Amazon jungle lodges in Brazil, Juma Amazon Lodge is a must-visit place for every nature lover.
Based on sustainable practices – like solar energy, wastewater treatment, and recycling –, Juma is eco-friendly but doesn’t leave a high-end experience behind. Wonderful accommodations are built on stilts nearly 15 meters (49 feet) high. The gorgeous bungalows are on the treetops, which offers an integrated experience into the forest and helps everyone stay far away from the water of seasonal floods.
Enjoy the hotel’s common areas by drinking at the bar, eating traditional Brazilian food at the restaurant, swimming in the pool, or getting a tan on the floating deck
Thirsty for some adventure? Then hike through the jungle, climb trees, go fishing for piranhas, canoe on Amazonian rivers, sign up for night tours, visit indigenous communities, and do other fun activities that will make your heart beat fast!
Mirante do Gavião
Your jaw will drop when you see Mirante do Gavião Lodge with your own eyes. The striking architectural design uses wooden arrangements to resemble the wings of a bird of prey. It’s a nod to the lodge’s name, which means “hawk’s lookout”. Clever, huh?
There are three types of accommodations – Premium, Luxury, and Tree House –, and each room has air conditioning, comfy beds, a spacious bathroom, and a minibar. Depending on the category, you’ll also find private balconies, hammocks, and hot tubs.
When you’re not out and about in the forest, you can have fun in the gaming room, relax in the wellness area, jump in the pool, or eat a delicious meal made with fresh, local ingredients at Camu-Camu, the lodge’s fine dining restaurant.
Need more action? No problem! There are plenty of activities to do when you stay at Mirante do Gavião: hiking, water trails, night tours to spot animals, canoeing, cave exploring, expedition in the Amazon jungle, and visiting local villages and Indigenous communities.
Uakari Lodge
There is nothing like Uakari Lodge. Safely built on stilts in the middle of the Mamiruauá Sustainable Development Reserve, in the town of Tefé, it floats on the waters of the river, giving it a deeper sense of total immersion within nature. One of the best Amazon jungle lodges in Brazil, Lonely Planet nominated the place as one of the unmissable experiences to have in the Amazon.
Not only does this lodge adopt sustainable practices (solar energy, rainwater harvesting, recycling), its responsibility is extended to the communities. Uakari is operated by the Mamirauá Institute and the riverside people to generate income for locals and create incentives for the conservation of the area’s natural resources.
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Photo: Marcelo Castro
In addition, wonderful accommodations await. The floating structure includes five bungalows with two suites each – facing the river, they allow fantastic views of the forest. Outside their rooms, guests can enjoy the lovely common areas: deck, restaurant, bar, video room, and even a library.
The itinerary consists of a wide range of activities, like night tours to spot animals, hiking on various trails, fishing, visitation to riverside villages, rowing canoe trips, boat tours for wildlife watching, and much more!
Amazon Turtle Lodge
Looking for something more affordable? You’ve found it! Amazon Turtle Lodge is an excellent option for people who want to spend less, but make no mistake – its budget-friendliness does not mean you won’t have the most incredible experiences in the forest!
Near the Guaporé River, the location is perfect to see the Amazon ecosystem up close. Charmingly picturesque, the lodge has three types of bungalows: Rustic, Masonry, and Superior – all with comfortable beds, air conditioning, and private bathrooms. You can also enjoy your meals at the restaurant, get a drink at the bar, or have fun in the gaming room and TV lounge.
The list of outdoor activities is generous, with kayaking, stand-up paddling, canoeing, hiking, birdwatching, alligator and freshwater dolphin spotting, piranha fishing, boat riding to the Meeting of Waters, visiting the local fruit market (Ceasa) and touring nearby villages for a little taste of the Amazonian culture and day-to-day life. Check out the options: 3-day, 4-day and 5-day tours.
Come experience the best Amazon jungle lodges in Brazil with PlanetaEXO!
See how you don’t need to choose between adventure and comfort? With these incredible jungle lodges in Brazil, you can have both in one single vacation!
PlanetaEXO handpicks the best options for sustainable and pleasurable experiences in the most beautiful places in the country, so all you have to do is book your trip and pack your bags. Click here to check out all of our Amazon tours. We’ll be waiting for you!
