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Nocturnal Animals of the Mamirauá Reserve: A Complete Guide to Night Spotting
Learn about the nocturnal animals of the Mamirauá Reserve, such as the black caiman, the jaguar and the margay, and see how to observe them during Uakari Lodge's night spotting excursions.
3 days ago4 min read


Lessons from tourism that makes sense
After spending four nights at Uakari Lodge, at the invitation of the lodge itself, I left with a clear and light heart for having encountered a kind of tourism that is honest, innovative, and true to the land it represents.
Jul 313 min read


How Does Internet and Mobile Signal Work in the Amazon?
Learn how internet and mobile signal work in the Amazon, why instability is common in the forest, and how Uakari Lodge keeps guests safe
Jul 175 min read


Traveling Solo to the Amazon: A Guide for Those Visiting Uakari Lodge on Their Own
Uakari Lodge welcomes solo travelers to the Amazon. Private rooms, small groups, and local guides make the experience complete, with or without company
Jun 266 min read


Amazon Fish: The Extraordinary Ichthyofauna of Mamirauá Reserve
Mamirauá Reserve is home to 541 fish species within one of the largest flooded forests in the world. Discover the ichthyofauna and the várzea ecosystem that makes it possible.
Jun 195 min read


Amazon Rivers: Water Types, Key Differences and What They Reveal About the Forest
How water color determines vegetation, wildlife, fishing and landscape, and why Mamirauá Reserve exists only where muddy rivers rule
Jun 127 min read


Beyond the Landscape: How Local Guides Transform the Amazon Experience
Discover how Uakari Lodge’s local guides transform the Amazon experience through traditional knowledge, rainforest observation, and community based tourism in the Mamirauá Reserve.
May 83 min read


Birdwatching in the Amazon: Why Mamirauá Stands Out Among Brazil’s Top Destinations
Discover birdwatching at Uakari Lodge in Mamirauá: over 360 species, flooded forest landscapes, and guided experiences in the heart of the Amazon.
Apr 303 min read


What the Amazon Teaches Us: Lessons from Spending a Few Days in the Mamirauá Reserve
Discover how a stay in the Mamirauá Reserve goes beyond scenery and transforms the way we see the world, through the ecology of the flooded forest, interaction with riverside communities, and a new relationship with time.
Apr 226 min read


Are you afraid of visiting the Amazon?
What science, local guides, and the structure of Uakari Lodge say about safety in the Amazon rainforest.
Apr 66 min read


Community Based Tourism in the Amazon: Uakari Lodge’s 2025 Results
Uakari Lodge, a community based tourism project located in the heart of the Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve, closed 2025 with significant results that reinforce its commitment to environmental conservation and the socioeconomic development of local communities.
Apr 24 min read


Casa da Mata at Uakari Lodge: an unforgettable night in the heart of the Amazon
Discover the Casa da Mata at Uakari Lodge: a night in a hammock deep within the Amazon rainforest, with a local guide, safety and full immersion in nature.
Sep 30, 20253 min read


Why the Amazon Is Not a Luxury Destination (and Why That’s a Good Thing)
The Amazon is not a luxury destination and that’s a wonderful thing. Discover why traveling with simplicity creates authentic experiences and helps protect the forest.
Sep 2, 20253 min read


Where Does Your Money Go When You Stay at Uakari Lodge?
Stay at Uakari Lodge and support community-based tourism in the Amazon. Your visit creates local income, preserves the forest, and changes lives.
Aug 26, 20253 min read
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