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    Amazon, Brazil

    Anavilhanas Lodge

    A true immersion in the Amazon

    Luxury jungle lodge near a pristine protected archipelago

    Anavilhanas Lodge sits on the banks of the Rio Negro on the edge of the magnificent Anavilhanas National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that encompasses the world’s largest river archipelago.

    The Amazon rainforest lodge has been carefully designed using stilt structures and thatched roofs to have the lightest possible impact on the surrounding forest. There are 24 cottages and bungalows with air conditioning, private verandas and hammocks to laze in as you soak up the sounds of the jungle around you. Interiors of exposed wood, natural fabrics and warm lighting are paired pleasantly with the lush green jungle just beyond floor-to-ceiling windows. Your room is you own private nature hideaway.  Further relaxation comes in the form of massage treatments showcasing traditional medicinal plants and essential oils, such as rosewood and copaiba.

    From the lodge you can explore hundreds of islands, lakes and channels, some home to pink dolphins. Anavilhanas is a Certified B Corporation and support for local communities is among their central pillars. This ethos is evident not just in the local produce and handicrafts you’ll see at the lodge, but thoughtful tours and excursions. Canoeing trips, night sails, sunrise river cruises and forest hikes are well-planned with excellent guides local to the area.

    Highlights

    Two pools overlooking the Rio Negro

    Cosy thatched lounge and restaurant

    Sunrise river cruises

    Canoe trips and paddle-boarding

    Visits to local communities and river beaches

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    Whatever you want from your trip, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

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    Whatever you want from your adventure in Brazil, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

    Places to combine Anavilhanas Lodge with

    Hotel Das Cataratas

    Iguassu Falls

    Hotel Das Cataratas

    Nestled within Brazil’s Iguassu National Park, a sprawling 185,000-hectare forest reserve home to the majestic jaguar, lies Belmond Hotel das Cataratas. Walking out of the lobby you can immediately hear the thunder of the falls, enveloped by lush tropical rainforest. Your stay here supports vital environmental preservation efforts, with over 9 million reais donated by the hotel to the park. In homage to the ‘Jaguars of Iguassu’ project, indulge in the hotel’s signature drink, a vibrant blend of organic cachaça, tangerine, sugar and passion fruit, playfully echoing the jaguar’s iconic spots.

    Begin each day surrounded by the sights and sounds of a tropical haven. Here, the soothing Portuguese-inspired design lends each room and suite a timeless elegance. You’ll find yourself luxuriating amid bright, handcrafted textiles and local artworks. With high ceilings and hard wood furniture, the junior suites are welcoming and comfortable, while the pool suites serve as a personal oasis, and the Cataratas suites boast breathtaking views from panoramic balconies.

    Discover more about the indigenous Guarani culture as you study the fascinating nights skies with expert astronomer Janer Vilaça, and allow yourself to experience a deeper connection with the universe. There are also full moon tours to witness the lunar rainbow, a sight not seen by many. When it comes to witnessing the might of the falls themselves, a speed boat ride is not to be missed. Your journey starts with a Jeep ride through the forest before boarding your boat downriver. The views of The Three Musketeers and Devil’s Throat are truly memorable.

    After a day of exploring the falls, find a spot to relax with a drink in the large pool area. Then settle in at Restaurant Y where ingredients and techniques from across Brazil are combined to created contemporary dishes inspired by the park.

    Ariel view of waves breaking on a forested shoreline