Amazon Rainforest – Experience Staying in Anavilhanas

Anavilhanas

Published in 19/07/2024

Looking for an authentic Amazon experience? There’s no better place to stay than in ecolodges in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest.

Anavilhanas National Park is the second largest river archipelago in the world, with about 400 islands and 60 lakes. With its immense biodiversity and natural riches, the Park has been recognized as a UNESCO Natural Heritage Site. And of course, you can experience staying in this vastness and diversity of the Amazon region!

Immersion in the forest

Imagine waking up to the sound of tropical birds, opening the curtain of your room’s window, feeling the fresh breeze of the Amazon, and immersing yourself in an atmosphere of pure connection with nature on the banks of the Rio Negro. This is just a sample of what awaits you when you stay in the region of Anavilhanas National Park. The city of Novo Airão, in the state of Amazonas, is the gateway to a breathtaking experience.

Accommodation options range from comfortable guesthouses and eco-friendly hotels to authentic riverside communities that offer accommodation in stilt houses. Regardless of your choice, one thing is certain: the experience will be marked by immersion in the local culture and direct contact with the exuberant Amazonian nature.

Ecolodges

The ecolodges in the region are perfect options for spending a few days in the Amazon Rainforest and are among the favorite destinations for those seeking to experience the Amazon 100% of the time. This type of accommodation combines the comfort of rooms and environments, with the aim of minimizing the negative effects that traditional accommodations tend to cause on the environment.

In other words, you will stay in a hotel in the middle of the forest with the structure of a large city hotel, but it was built to be an important part of the region and to help conserve the nature in which it is inserted.

And the preservation work is not only of the Forest. It is also of the culture of the local communities. For this, these establishments develop direct actions with these groups that depend on the Amazon for their subsistence.

Nature

During your stay at an ecolodge, you will have the opportunity to explore the ecological trails that cut through the dense forest, observe wildlife in its natural habitat, and participate in ecotourism activities, such as canoe trips through the igarapés and artisanal fishing.

Have you ever thought about swimming in the Rio Negro and seeing pink dolphins all around you? Well, that’s an experience you can have! The river also provides moments of floating in a typical boat from the region, with dives, rest in a hammock, and tasting of fish grilled on the fire.

Local community

Ecolodges offer various tours around Anavilhanas National Park. In one of them, you will have the opportunity to discover how the riverside peoples of the region live. The main activities developed by these communities are fishing, handicrafts, and agriculture. This tour is led by community residents who reveal many stories and experiences of life in the Amazon.

Gastronomy

Local cuisine is a true delight for the senses. Ecolodges offer a variety of typical dishes from the region, prepared with fresh ingredients directly from the forest. Exotic fruits, freshwater fish, and delicious dishes made from cassava are just some of the delicacies you will experience. Enjoy tasting everything the forest has to offer!

Connection

But perhaps the greatest gift of staying in the region of Anavilhanas National Park is the opportunity to reconnect with nature and with yourself. Far from the distractions of the modern world, you will have the chance to slow down, take a deep breath, and contemplate the untouched beauty of the Amazon.

Stay tuned!

You can visit Anavilhanas National Park at any time of the year. To get there, you will have to land at Manaus airport and then travel by boat or car to Novo Airão. And since you are going to the Forest, don’t forget to bring insect repellent and sunscreen. Oh, check if your yellow fever vaccine is up to date. Another important recommendation is to always hire tours with local and accredited guides. Besides that, enjoy every minute of this sensational experience!