Our feature property journals are designed to highlight and showcase our favourite properties from around the world, taking a closer look at some of the magnificent properties that we love to send our clients to.
In our latest feature, we showcase Cristalino Lodge in Brazil. A true jungle retreat, standing as a shining example of eco-friendly practices and sustainability, offering tailored experiences amidst nature for family trips, honeymoons and solo travellers alike.
Cristalino Lodge, nestled right in the heart of Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest, is dedicated to eco-friendly practices while ensuring guests enjoy a well-thought-out, comfortable, and secure stay.
Spanning 11,000 hectares, the lodge encompasses the largest private reserve, teeming with diverse wildlife and plant species, thanks to its pristine location. Situated in the southern Amazon, this area is a transition zone between the Pantanal and Cerrado biomes, making it exceptionally rich in biodiversity.
“For all these reasons, Cristalino Lodge is considered the best place in the entire Amazon to observe the fauna.”
Guests have a wide array of activities to choose from, including private boat trips on the pristine Cristalino River, canoeing, and taking in breathtaking views from the observation towers that rise above the vast forest canopy. The lodge offers luxurious accommodations, complete with top-notch services and institutes, featuring unique flavours from the Amazon that will satisfy any taste.
For over a decade, Cristalino lodge has also been a hub for scientific research, collaborating with leading universities and institutes worldwide to conduct groundbreaking studies.
Cristalino Lodge is renowned for being home to more than seven different species of monkeys, making it a true emblem of Cristalino State Park. It serves as a sanctuary for endangered animals like jaguars, bush dogs, pumas, giant anteaters, and sloths. Additionally, the reserve and its surroundings are inhabited by other remarkable creatures, including the giant armadillo, giant otter, various species of butterflies and frogs, and about one-third of Brazil’s 1,800 bird species, such as the harpy eagle, wrens, macaws, parrots, and toucans.
By staying at Cristalino Lodge, you are directly supporting the preservation of this invaluable Amazon region. The Lodge plays a vital role in safeguarding the area’s rich biodiversity and contributes to the conservation of the Cristalino RPPN (Private National Heritage Reserve), which captures carbon from the atmosphere and helps generate the moisture-filled “flying rivers.”
The lodge is committed to sustainable architecture, and minimal environmental impact – “The preservation of a large area of primary forest has been made possible by the Lodge’s mission and responsible tourism practice.”
The Amazon is a tropical region straddling the equator, classified as a tropical rainforest. The climate here is warm, with temperatures ranging from a high of 36°C to a low of 15°C. There are two distinct seasons: the dry season, from June to November, and the green season, from December to May. Both seasons offer unique experiences, making any time of year ideal for visiting the Amazon.
During the dry season, the Cristalino River reaches its lowest level in September, exposing rocks and creating many rapids. This period is perfect for spotting large mammals and various birds species. In contrast, the green season sees the forest become more humid, with the river rising to its highest level in March, covering the rocks and flowing gently.
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