Juma Amazon Lodge
Activities offered:
Associate highlights:
- It offers leaders / adventure tourism conductors or bilingual tour guides
Juma Amazon Lodge is located in a remote and untouched region 100 km (62 miles) southeast of Manaus. It can be reached in approximately three hours by vans and boats (during the trip we pass through the Meeting of the Waters and, on the way back, also by the Pirarucu Floating Dock). The trip can be made by hydroplane (30 minutes) upon request.
The structure and operation of the lodge have been carefully designed to be totally integrated into the rainforest environment, minimizing human footprint while enabling visitors to enjoy and preserve the flora and fauna of the surrounding jungle. The lodge is built over solid ground, on a series of stilts, facing the silent waters of the Juma River. There are 8 standard bungalows facing the jungle and 12 special bungalows facing the river. All bungalows have private bathrooms, porches with hammocks and ceiling fans ideal for the Amazonian night, which tends to be far cooler than Manaus.
Itineraries and destinations offered
Meeting of the Waters
En route to Juma, we stop to observe the magnificent Meeting of the Waters, where the muddy waters of the Solimões River meet the black waters of the Negro River. At this crucial junction point, the two rivers – with different speeds, temperatures and consistencies – run side by side for several kilometers without actually mixing, ultimately joining to form the great Amazon River. Passengers will feel the difference in temperature between the two distinct rivers.
Included in all packages.
Pirarucu Floating Dock
The Pirarucu (Arapaima Gigas), known as the “giant” of freshwater fish, is a species that can grow to over 3 meters (9.8 ft) in length and weigh in at up to 200 kg (440 lbs). On our return from Juma, passengers will stop at the Pirarucu Floating Dock and have the chance to feed these giant fish and observe their impressive strength.
Included in all packages.
Canoing
Our canoeing tour provides an in depth / up close exploration of the igarapés (Amazonian creeks) and the igapós (flooded forest), an experience made possible only by paddle canoes. During the excursion, guests are encouraged to swim and may encounter some of the river’s most majestic creatures: pink dolphins.
Included in all packages (except the Garça package).
Cayman Spotting
We depart on an evening expedition to observe frogs, birds and most importantly, caymans. Our guide uses his flashlight to help spot caymans. With this light, we can see the cayman’s eyes, which reflects a bright red dot, as the animal remains paralyzed and clearly visible. The guide is then able to bring the cayman aboard for participants to see. Afterward, the cayman is returned to the river, unharmed.
Included in all packages (except the Garça package).
Sunrise in the Amazon
An unforgettable experience. Early in the morning we leave for a sunrise excursion where participants will observe the acute and mesmerizing change in the sky’s color and the sounds of the waking birds. Our guides are equipped with binoculars in order to complement this experience with ample bird watching.
Included in all packages (except the Garça package).
Jungle Hike
In this educational jungle walk, our expert guide will introduce you to the wildlife of the Amazon. He will show you plants and describe their uses, as many are edible or medicinal. The paths implemented in exploration walks are constantly changed to avoid damaging the forest with overuse.
Included in all packages.
Tour Around the Lodge
This tour allows guests to experience Juma, built completely upon stilts, from a unique perspective: underneath. This fascinating approach provides insight regarding the construction of Juma and the role of sustainability within the lodge.
Included in all packages.
Piranha Fishing
You and your guide will board a motorboat to fish and learn more about the infamous piranha as well as other Amazonian fishes. Fishing is easier in the dry season as the fish cannot hide in the flooded areas as
they tend to do in the wet season. You will return to the lodge during sunset and will have the chance to see some of the most stunning views the Amazon has to offer.
Included in Arara, Mutum, Tucano, Uirapuru and Selva packages.
Lecture
Enjoy the insight of one of our highly trained and skilled local guides as he gives an informal lecture on everyday life in the Amazon, local tales and legends, and the overall culture of the region.
Included in Arara, Mutum, Tucano, Uirapuru and Selva packages.
Picnic in the Jungle
After hiking, we will stop in a captivating area of the forest to eat lunch (regional cuisine baked over a fire) and subsequently rest in hammocks, as the natives do.
Included in Mutum, Tucano, Uirapuru and Selva packages.
Visiting Local Inhabitants
An Amazonian native will share his knowledge regarding traditional medicinal plants and will demonstrate, among other things, how manioc flour, one of the region’s principal exports and drivers of the economy, is prepared.
Included in Mutum, Tucano, Uirapuru and Selva packages.
Visiting a Sumaúma Tree
We will visit a giant Sumaúma tree, approximately 300 years of age. The Sumaúma tree is recognized as the Amazon’s largest tree species in both height and diameter, reaching up to 40 meters (130 ft).
Included in Tucano, Uirapuru and Selva packages.
Craft Workshops
Your guide will teach you the art of local craft-making, producing objects from babaçu leaves and other sources from the rainforest.
Included in Tucano, Uirapuru and Selva packages.
Jungle Hike at Night
We will embark upon a jungle night walk, the time of day in which animals make the most sounds and the light of the forest is minimal, thus making the experience much more authentic and mysterious. The night walk provides a wholly unique experience from any of the lodge’s day trips.
Included in Tucano, Uirapuru and Selva packages.
Tree Climbing
Juma Amazon Lodge maintains a parternship with Tree Climbing, a specialized chartered company known for pioneering recreational tree climbing in Brazil. Tree climbing provides a unique opportunity to explore the tree tops of the Amazon’s largest trees. This tour is available only upon request prior to travel and must be confirmed via email.
Included in Uirapuru and Selva packages.
Overnight in the Jungle
Following dinner, your guide will take you for an overnight stay in the jungle where you will sleep in hammocks. It is a truly fascinating and unforgettable experience in which you are completely one with nature, sleeping among the trees and listening to the nearby animal sounds.
Included in Uirapuru and Selva packages.
Pink Dolphins
In cooperation with Floating Platform Acajatuba, we can offer close interaction with pink dolphins.
Not included in the packages (it is an extra service).
Hydroplane
In cooperation with Seaplane Tours, we offer you a transfer to the lodge by hydroplane, where you can appreciate the Amazon from a high point. The transfer, shorter than our regular transfer (boats and cars), takes approximately 30 minutes.
Not included in the packages (it is an extra service).