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ABOUT THE ANAVILHANAS LODGE - in their own words:
A small jungle hotel, located on the banks of the Negro River and opposite the Anavilhanas National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with more than 3.5 billion square meters of preserved forest.

ACCOMMODATIONS - to sleep immersed in the forest
Surrounded by greenery, our 24 accommodations were inspired by the region's caboclo architecture to blend in with nature in total harmony. Close your eyes and listen to the sounds of the forest!  Click here for more details

COTTAGES Coziness and authenticity with a view of the greenery.

BUNGALOWS A delicious immersion in the forest.

PANORAMICS Green as far as the eye can see and plenty of space to contemplate.

VILLA  BACURAU More space and privacy for your family.

FACILITIES - The feeling of being immersed in the forest
In our swimming pools overlooking the Anavilhanas Archipelago, in the floating bar - with your favorite drink in hand - in the massage room surrounded by the forest, or in the viewpoint facing the immensity of the green and the waters: here, you experience the Brazilian Amazon in all its intensity.

LOUNGE It is under this charming thatched roof, in this bright and cozy lounge, that travelers exchange stories and impressions about the day's adventures in the forest, read and relax with their favorite drink in hand.

SWIMMING POOLS Overlooking the Rio Negro, our two swimming pools  - one of the exclusively for adults - are perfect for relaxing while admiring the immensity of Amazonia.

MASSAGE ROOM More than just a moment of relaxation, our massage room offers an immersion in the medicinal plants and riches of our forest. Our treatments are made with essential oils from the Amazon,

GYM We have a small gym with treadmills, bicycles, weight training equipment and various accessories.

GETTING TO ANAVILHANAS LODGE:
Our lodge is located in the municipality of Novo Airão, in a sanctuary with more than 1 million square meters of preserved forest, 180 km from Manaus. Overlooking the Rio Negro, the lodge is opposite the Anavilhanas National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the second largest river archipelago in the world and a true paradise in the Brazilian Amazon.

Our daily rates include a round-trip transfer from Manaus in vans, on a paved road, taking about 3 hours each way. There are two daily departures from Manaus to the lodge (8.30am and between 1pm and 2.30pm); and from Anavilhanas to Manaus (8am and 1.30pm).

SEA PLANE
For those wishing to observe the Anavilhanas Archipelago from a magical and less common point of view, the seaplane trip to the lodge is an unforgettable experience. It takes around 35 minutes and has to be paid for separately.

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY:
Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge is environmentally friendly and complies with all wildlife conservation laws. From its construction to its daily operation, everything follows the principles of sustainability:

• The Permanent Preservation Area was respected, preserving 30m of riverbank vegetation, thus preventing erosion or blockage of nearby rivers
• The construction plans followed the guidelines of an Environmental Control Plan, designed by a team of forest engineers and biologists aiming to minimize the environmental impact and better understand the surrounding region
• All wood used in the construction came from wood extraction reserves, with trees specially grown for this purpose.
• All waste is sent for recycling
• The sewer is treated in biologically treated in septic tanks and never reaches the existing waterways.

The cottages, restaurant and reception were geographically distributed so as to minimize the impact on the region, keeping the landscape in line with the forest. We believe that ecotourism is one of the main allies to the preservation of plant and wildlife in the Amazon. The conscious tourism generates income, gives economic purpose to the preservation of native wildlife, helps the control of public offices and encourages environmental education among the native population and visitors.

ABOUT ANAVILHANAS ARCHIPELAGO:
Greatest river archipelago in the world, the Estação Ecológica de Anavilhanas contains about 400 islands which extend for over 90 km of untouched native forest. It is a veritable maze of lakes, rivers and riverbanks which are the home to a very rich plant and animal life. Located on Rio Negro, the archipelago is a paradise for biologists, ecologists and tourists.
        The archipelago is directly affected by the water cycle and its landscape changes in accordance to the river level. During the drought season, normally from September to December, the visitor can find beaches of thin sand on the margins of the islands, as well as some sand banks in the middle of the rivers. During flood season, vast forest areas are flooded, providing a unique possibility to explore the forest in canoes. At the high point of the flood season, entire islands are submerged, granting access to otherwise isolated lakes.

TOURS & ACTIVITIES: Our Experiences - Many Ways to discover the Amazon
Our experiences can last from 2 to 5 nights and are planned according to each traveler's length of stay. The tours, all included in the daily rate, are accompanied by local guides and show the different aspects of the Amazon in safety, comfort and a dash of adventure.

Each package contains a series of tours that help the visitor to understand and experience the wilderness safely and comfortably. We offer explanatory and contemplative tours without interfering with the wildlife and preserving the natural ecosystem. Doses of adventure are added to each ride according to our guests’ personal preference, which conducts all of our activities.