Cristalino Jungle Lodge

The Cristalino Jungle Lodge is nestled in a private forest reserve in the Southern Brazilian Amazon rainforest. It borders the Cristalino State Park and is therefore part of a continuous extensive protected area that extends northward into the adjacent state of Pará.

This unique region contains many species found only in this part of the Amazon. The area contains pristine forest and aquatic habitats that support a very rich fauna and flora, and it has been described as an Amazon sanctuary.

The lodge has become an internationally famous destination for nature lovers of all types, in particular birders and butterfly enthusiasts, but also attracts those seeking adventure in a peaceful, exotic location. Our facilities include an extensive trail system, a new 50m-tall tower that rises above the forest canopy, and a clean black-water river where one can canoe and swim.

Well-trained resident guides assist visitors to find interesting wildlife and to interpret what they see whilst simultaneously looking after their safety. We have equipment for use in the forest and a library to help visitors identify and learn about what they see, and the lodge is designed to combine rustic comfort with respect for nature. The number of tourists that can visit Cristalino at any one time is limited to ensure that there is minimal environmental impact.

Tourism is not the only function of Cristalino. Our most important objective is to preserve the rain forest and to contribute to conservation efforts in part of the Amazon that is rapidly changing. With this in mind, we encourage and support certain scientific research projects in the area, and our Escola da Amazônia holds regular workshops at our hotel and forest fragment in Alta Floresta. These workshops cater mainly for high school and university students and aim to increase their awareness of environmental issues and respect for nature.

Cristalino is an exciting vacation destination with much to offer, and, with nearly ten-years of experience and tradition, you will enjoy a high quality of services. We invite you to enjoy the wonders and challenges of this beautiful Amazon region by visiting the pristine rain forests at Cristalino, one of the world´s most special wild places.

Introduction
The Cristalino Jungle Lodge is built in an area with forest on all sides; it can only be accessed by boat. It has a rustic style. The buildings are usually a mix of wood and brick with thatched or brick roofs, decorated with local furniture and crafts. It has a beautiful garden with wild flowers, vines and orchids.

Accommodations
The lodge has three types of accommodation:

  • VIP BUNGALOWS: New, more luxurious accomodation featuring private forest view verandah, with hammock and reading chairs. How water shower (solar powered), roof fan and screens. There are 04 Vip bungalows.
  • STANDARD Bungalows: private bathrooms, hot water showers (solar powered), roof fans and screens. Two or three beds per room. There are two bungalows at the lodge, with 4 rooms each.
  • DORMITORY: with five rooms each and two beds per room. Shared bathrooms and showers (solar heating). There are two of these buildings.

    Facilities
  • A floating deck for swimming, wildlife viewing and relaxing;
  • A thatch roof patio for outside dining as well as relaxing or meeting with groups;
  • A common living room with sofas, chairs, useful for slide shows, meetings and relaxing and a small but carefully selected natural history library;
  • A dining room /bar which offers regional meals and appetizers, well stocked with various cold drinks and juices;
  • A 50 m high aluminium Canopy Tower, that provides a magnificent view of the private reserve and the Cristalino State Park, considered the best canopy tower in the Neotropics, excellent for observing birds and canopy wild life. It was built with funds generously donated by Chip Haven from Stanford University, USA.

    And for the adventure and nature lovers
  • A screened tree house to observe wildlife. It is a simple but useful building which is placed next to a natural salty area where we can observe tapirs, peccaries, deer, capybara, and others.
  • A Canopy plataform built on a 30 m tree with an outstanding view of the Cristalino River and the surrounding forest;
  • Station with rope bridge, rock climbing and rappelling down, with all the equipment and guidance necessary for a safe practice.

    Note: The lodge is powered at night with 110V.

    Meals
    Delicious Brazilian cuisine prepared in a wood stove. Also, the opportunity to try some indigenous specialties. Three plentiful buffet meals are served everyday. Vegetarian guests can be catered-for with prior request.

    Bar Service
    It is refreshing to have cold drinks in the middle of nowhere! We offer sodas, local beers (excellent rated), drinks (the famous, delicious "caipirinha"), wine, juices and bottled water. The evening is usually the best timefor relaxing, after a long day of adventures.

    Small store
    The lodge has a small store for the most needed items such as sunscreen, repellent, hats, films and the lodge's T-shirts and hats.

    Washing
    Whenever you need, we offer washing service for clothes and sneakers.

    Support for special events
    Special events can be arranged for the lodge upon prior arrangement. We have had Yoga and Meditation workshops, ecological conferences and others. The environment around the lodge enriches the experience.



















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