Anavilhanas Lodge

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.