Meer weten: Inreisvisum \u2013 Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken van Brazili\u00eb<\/a><\/p>"},{"question":"Moet ik gevaccineerd zijn om naar Brazili\u00eb te reizen?","answer":"De Braziliaanse overheid vereist voor de meeste buitenlandse toeristen geen vaccinatie, maar een gelekoortsvaccinatie wordt sterk aanbevolen voor de regio's Pantanal en Amazone, en sommige landen vragen bij een doorreis om een bewijs ervan.<\/p>
Controleer de nieuwste gezondheids- en vaccinatieadviezen en spreek idealiter 4 tot 6 weken v\u00f3\u00f3r vertrek met een reisgezondheidskliniek.<\/p>
\ud83d\udc49 Meer weten: Vaccinatie en reizigersgezondheid (Brazili\u00eb)<\/a><\/p>"}],"rating_value":5,"review_count":68,"reviews":[{"author":"Bruno Kairalla Silveira","rating":5,"body":"Hotel ESPETACULAR! Tive um experi\u00eancia maravilhosa do come\u00e7o ao fim, conforto, atendimento dos funcion\u00e1rios, refei\u00e7\u00f5es, tudo nota mil!\n\nPra mim o melhor de tudo foi a qualidade dos guias que fazem os safaris. Uma verdadeira aula a cada passeio!","date_published":"20260501"},{"author":"Chris Wyatt","rating":5,"body":"Had an awesome time at Caiman. The staff were so helpful, organised and friendly, especially our tour guides Lara (caiman)\/Rafael (oncafari) and hosts Thais\/Jackeline. Great Brazilian food, and like that they didn't waste huge amounts. Would recommend to anyone","date_published":"20260201"},{"author":"yshmul","rating":4,"body":"We really really loved Caiman lodge. Our tour guide was amazing. Not only we saw jaguars with him, he also was full of knowledge about other animals. The stuff overall was very attentive and rooms were excellent. Reservation was easy and they even connected us to a great company for transfer from the airport. We enjoyed the adventure and it was a highlight of our trip to Brazil. Unfortunately our Oncafari driver managed to run over speed bump at very high speed and one of our party was injured. We were not sure if it was a large bruising or internal bleeding. When we went to reception to ask for help, none was forthcoming. Medic was not available at the lodge or near by, there was no offer to drive us to closest medical facility. They did not even have a cold pack in the medkit ( that kit had less supplies than what we had with us). The lady at the reception could care less. Everything ended up OK but it did leave a bad taste in our mouth. So overall amazing experience which I would recommend to anyone.","date_published":"20260101"},{"author":"Angela Sloan","rating":5,"body":"PlanetaEXO were extremely helpful from the very first enquiry to the end of our experience. All arrangements worked seamlessly, and the communication was fantastic. We had an excellent time at Caiman Eco Lodge, saw lots of wildlife, including several jaguar sightings. We would also highly recommend spending a day with the On\u00e7afari team. Overall, a wonderful experience that we would highly recommend.","date_published":"20250616"},{"author":"Breno Cordeiro","rating":4,"body":"O lugar em si \u00e9 absolutamente fant\u00e1stico, desde a entrada, com mangueiras ao longo da estrada que leva ao hotel, a recep\u00e7\u00e3o e os ambientes de recep\u00e7\u00e3o, todos muito bonitos e aconchegantes.\nAs refei\u00e7\u00f5es eram deliciosas, com uma grande variedade e, com uma defini\u00e7\u00e3o clara, perfeitas.\nOs passeios foram muito bons, os ve\u00edculos eram aptos a realiz\u00e1-los e a habilidade do motorista tornou-os muito suaves, al\u00e9m das constantes explica\u00e7\u00f5es sobre o espa\u00e7o e a fauna.\n\nO quarto foi cuidadosamente preparado: quando chegamos, o ar condicionado j\u00e1 estava ligado, haviam garrafas de \u00e1gua t\u00e9rmica com \u00e1gua gelada que eram enchidas constantemente durante a estadia, o chuveiro tinha uma \u00f3tima press\u00e3o na \u00e1gua e os produtos oferecidos no banheiro eram muito bons. Al\u00e9m disso, foram oferecidos diversos presentes para os h\u00f3spedes, como garrafas de \u00e1gua, met\u00e1licas, ecobags e uma pequena escultura para cada, e, por fim, um servi\u00e7o de quarto excelente, que organizou tudo e as malas ficaram intocadas.\n\nPessoalmente, cheguei em um hor\u00e1rio fora do normal, mais tarde do que o esperado, e havia uma \u00f3tima refei\u00e7\u00e3o no aguardo, quente e saborosa.\n\nNo entanto\u2026 no \u00faltimo dia de estadia, enquanto realizava o check-out e acertava as contas na loja, ao passo que havia comprado diversos produtos, como camisetas, canecas e at\u00e9 sapato, paguei em dinheiro, e n\u00e3o havia troco dispon\u00edvel, pois o dinheiro do troco j\u00e1 tinha sido enviado para a cidade, ent\u00e3o n\u00e3o haveria como, teoricamente, me devolver em dinheiro- al\u00e9m disso, as compras haviam sido feitas em duas empresas distintas, na medida em que comprei produtos do Caiman e produtos do On\u00e7afari, empresas distintas que na loja implicaram em compras diferentes; foi ent\u00e3o que, a atendente, percebendo que havia 71 reais de troco em uma das compras, sugeriu- reiterando que n\u00e3o havia troco em dinheiro-, que eu comprasse um pequeno artefato de madeira porque custava exatamente esse valor. Gentilmente, como considera\u00e7\u00e3o ao servi\u00e7o impec\u00e1vel e \u00e0 institui\u00e7\u00e3o, aceitei o pedido. Na segunda compra havia um troco de 7 reais, ent\u00e3o, lembrando que um dos itens mais baratos da loja, o l\u00e1pis, custava 10 reais, pedi que descontasse 3 reais para que eu o levasse, mas ela negou porque disse que n\u00e3o havia autonomia para realizar tal desconto. Ou seja, fiz o gesto de levar o artefato, que n\u00e3o era do meu interesse, como considera\u00e7\u00e3o ao servi\u00e7o e ao local, de 71 reais, e ela n\u00e3o teve a de me dar um desconto de 3 para eu levar o l\u00e1pis\u2026 por fim, ficou desta forma. Lament\u00e1vel a atitude de n\u00e3o ter concedido o desconto na propor\u00e7\u00e3o da minha a\u00e7\u00e3o de levar o artefato: uma falta de considera\u00e7\u00e3o tremenda, um desequil\u00edbrio, como quem quer tirar vantagem.","date_published":"20250501"},{"author":"Carolina Souccar","rating":5,"body":"Fomos no in\u00edcio de janeiro. 3 noites. O lugar \u00e9 lindo, com muita natureza e tranquilo, todos os funcion\u00e1rios s\u00e3o extremamente gentis, a comida \u00e9 buffet mas \u00e9 super gostosa e os quartos s\u00e3o \u00f3timos.\n\nFomos principalmente para ver on\u00e7as e ficar em meio a natureza em um local tranquilo. Super atendeu e adoramos.\n\nNa \u00e9poca em que fomos, de cheia, \u00e9 mais dif\u00edcil de avistar animais pq muitas \u00e1reas ficam alagadas. Para conseguir ver as on\u00e7as de perto, resolvemos fazer um Safari com o On\u00e7afari. \u00c9 um passeio a parte (n\u00e3o est\u00e1 inclu\u00eddo). N\u00f3s amamos e achamos o Safari muito diferente do Safari feito pelos guias do Caiman. No dia do On\u00e7afari conseguimos ver duas on\u00e7as adultas muito de perto por bastante tempo e vimos dois filhotes entre arbustos. Os guias eram excelentes (Bruno e M\u00e1rio), o projeto que eles desenvolvem de conserva\u00e7\u00e3o \u00e9 muito legal e o Safari em si foi fant\u00e1stico. O projeto de conserva\u00e7\u00e3o do Caiman \u00e9 espetacular tamb\u00e9m, o ref\u00fagio \u00e9 extremamente bem cuidado. Para fazer o On\u00e7afari no Caiman precisa estar hospedado no Caiman.\n\nTalvez na \u00e9poca de seca, mais f\u00e1cil de avistar animais, o Safari do Caiman e do On\u00e7afari sejam mais similares. Mas na \u00e9poca da cheia, s\u00e3o bem diferentes. De qualquer forma, acredito que vale muito a pena fazer tamb\u00e9m o Safari com o On\u00e7afari.\n\nSugest\u00f5es de melhora: N\u00e3o falar que as chances de avistamento de on\u00e7as s\u00e3o similares durante todo ano. Eu perguntei especificamente pelo WhatsApp se era mais dif\u00edcil ver on\u00e7as na \u00e9poca de cheia e me responderam que n\u00e3o. Mas quando fomos fazer o primeiro Safari com o Caiman os guias falaram que era bem mais dif\u00edcil. Ficou uma primeira impress\u00e3o ruim. No fim, n\u00f3s fizemos o On\u00e7afari e vimos super bem, mas seria bom esclarecer que \u00e9 uma \u00e9poca em que avistamentos s\u00e3o mais dif\u00edceis para evitar desapontamentos.\n\nSeria legal oferecerem traslado do aeroporto e bin\u00f3culos nos jeeps. Eles fornecem uma lista de transfers e tem bin\u00f3culos na recep\u00e7\u00e3o para aluguel. N\u00f3s levamos. O On\u00e7afari tem bin\u00f3culos no Jeep para uso sem custo adicional.","date_published":"20250501"},{"author":"Jo\u00e3o Bosco Acquasalles Tratamento de \u00c1gua","rating":5,"body":"Experi\u00eancia incr\u00edvel, tudo majestoso. Uma experi\u00eancia \u00edmpar em nossas vidas.\nPasseios, hospedagens, atendimento, alimenta\u00e7\u00e3o.\n\nObrigado por toda aten\u00e7\u00e3o e por cada dia em que estivemos hospedados.\n\nAos guias Nat\u00e1lia e Armandinho, obrigado e um super e especial abra\u00e7o. Jo\u00e3o e Luciana","date_published":"20250501"},{"author":"Lu Floripa","rating":5,"body":"Estive l\u00e1 h\u00e1 quase 20 anos. J\u00e1 naquela \u00e9poca o hotel era fant\u00e1stico. Em meio \u00e0 natureza, literalmente. Jacar\u00e9s, araras, p\u00e1ssaros de todos os tipos. Uma sinfonia majestosa.\nHotel muito acolhedor, confort\u00e1vel e com \u00f3timo atendimento. Super recomendo desligar o celular e deixar a natureza contar sua hist\u00f3ria.","date_published":"20250501"},{"author":"Hector Marttims","rating":5,"body":"Lugar magn\u00edfico!!\nMelhor experi\u00eancia em hospedagem, passeios ecol\u00f3gicos , gastronomia...\nUma imers\u00e3o de muitas belezas naturais\nE paz de esp\u00edrito \ud83d\ude4c","date_published":"20250801"},{"author":"Paulo Patinho","rating":5,"body":"Tudo de bom !","date_published":"20251101"},{"author":"Ursula Gross Leemann","rating":5,"body":"Einmaliges Naturerlebnis!","date_published":"20251001"},{"author":"Leandro Magagnato","rating":5,"body":"Espetacular, impec\u00e1vel\nSem palavras para descrever.","date_published":"20251001"},{"author":"Mary Davies","rating":5,"body":"Stayed here for 4 nights in Sept 2025. Everything was perfect - the staff, the food, the rooms, the service, our guide & driver. We had amazing wildlife sightings and lots of other wonderful experiences.","date_published":"20251001"},{"author":"Mike Boston","rating":5,"body":"We had a wonderful three day stay at this lodge. Service, food and staff were excellent. Our guide, Gabriel and driver, Juliano were very knowledgeable and accommodating to our needs. Gabriel made sure we saw a jaguar which we sited on our last game drive.","date_published":"20250601"},{"author":"Kathy Austin","rating":5,"body":"Stayed here with 2 teenage grandchildren. Everything was 1st class. Thanks to our excellent field guide, Gabriel and driver Juliano. They worked hard to make sure we spotted the elusive jaguars, caimans, anteaters and other animals and those beautiful tropical birds. The food was fresh and delicious and we enjoyed 2 very special dinners. Would definitely recommend!","date_published":"20250601"},{"author":"Rita Reis Fittipaldi","rating":5,"body":"Vimos on\u00e7as, Arara azuis, jacar\u00e9s, Antas, lobo Guar\u00e1, siriema, capivaras, tamandu\u00e1s, tuiui\u00fas, cervos... os bi\u00f3logos sempre super animados e simp\u00e1ticos, foram 4 dias e 3 noites de muitas hist\u00f3rias e aventuras no meio desse paraiso . Obrigada, foi Fant\u00e1stico \ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb\ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb\ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb\ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb\ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb\ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb\ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb","date_published":"20250501"},{"author":"Jasmine Fitzpatrick","rating":5,"body":"We had the trip of a lifetime thanks to the friendly team at the Caiman Lodge! special thanks to our guide, Cahique and field guide, Roberto. From start to finish, we were amazed at the knowledge shared by Cahique and his passion for nature, in every shape and form :) I truly believe it would not have been the same without them, we have nothing but gratitude for this experience and the people we met. A big thanks to all of the Caiman crew, you are the best! Jasmine","date_published":"20250501"},{"author":"TJ","rating":5,"body":"A top notch lodge with 5*+ staff who ALL care about the guests and the environment.\nGood food and a very comfortable room.\nIt is a bit of a trek but you can take an air transfer if you budget permits which is easier.\nSpecial mentions to our guide \u201cPaula\u201d and driver \u201cEdson\u201d\nBird watching guide \u201cVitinho\u201d and his brother plus front of house host \u201cSai\u201d.\nDo go to see Oncafari and the Macaw project.\nOne word of warning this is the Pantanal and Mosquitoes live here, they bite ! Do not go if this upsets you.","date_published":"20250501"},{"author":"Nikki Perryman","rating":5,"body":"We stayed for 3 nights and thoroughly enjoyed our stay in nature in the Pantanal. Our guide Paula was fantastic. We also did the On\u00e7afari one day and morning with the blue Hyacinth Macaw team, both were great to understand the work they are doing.","date_published":"20250501"},{"author":"Trent Thomas","rating":5,"body":"We loved our stay at Caiman! Luisa (spelling?) was a wonderful guide who is passionate about her work which we appreciated. We saw several jaguars and most animals known in the Pantanal. Yes, the mosquitoes are bad right now but I believe everyone should know that based upon the lodge\u2019s location. The lodge has insect repellent and medication if you ask for it. We did not have mosquitoes in the room as some have commented, but we are also used to humidity and mosquitoes to some extent. Other than that; the food was amazing and our room could not have been better! We used the hotel recommended transportation service as well and they were wonderful.","date_published":"20250501"},{"author":"Chantal Casamayor","rating":5,"body":"Visit\u00e9 en juin 1992, au moment de Rio 92, tr\u00e8s belle exp\u00e9rience !","date_published":"20250501"},{"author":"Diane Aubin","rating":5,"body":"Absolute gem of a lodge. Hospitality is over the top. Food is excellent and plentiful. Rooms are clean, air conditioned, roomy. The wildlife is spectacular...jaguars, tapirs, giant anteaters almost guaranteed. Our two guides were passionate and warm.","date_published":"20250501"},{"author":"Ming Gan","rating":4,"body":"Great resort which gives a similar 5 star safari experience that you get in Africa with the added bonus of wonderful accommodation with a pool and fantastic gym. The wildlife here was above all our expectations - we saw 10 different jaguars during our 4 day stay plus the elusive maned wolf and ocelot. Plus all the other incredible wildlife that is in this private reserve. The guides were really knowledgable and just as excited to see the animals as we were (Big thanks to our guide Dani who was wonderful!).\nFood was good although a little repetitive.","date_published":"20250501"},{"author":"Brian Lubin","rating":5,"body":"4 nights 5 days. Wonderful accomodations. Staff amazing and taking care of every need. Guides and drivers extremely knowledgeable and going above and beyond. Rooms safari luxury food 5*. Just a great place to see Pantanal and Jaguars. They do some very unique meals and bbq\u2019s also. All in all top of the line.","date_published":"20250501"},{"author":"Daniel Bader","rating":5,"body":"Caiman is an amazing place.\n\nFirst of all the hotel\/safari basecamp is beautiful and very well maintained. The staff is very attentive and make sure that everything is top-notch.\n\nThe safari\u2019s are incredible. We had our two guides with us for our entire four days. There are two safari runs each day, one in the morning and one in the evening. Each Safari is a great experience. We saw many different types of wildlife and learned a ton about the biosphere in the Pantanal. We were blessed to see many Jaguars up close.\n\nIn addition to the accommodations and safaris, they also had several unique cultural activities, including stargazing, a Brazilian barbecue and a field breakfast.\n\nI highly recommend Caiman.","date_published":"20250501"},{"author":"Pete","rating":5,"body":"From Campo Grande where we spent the night to Casa Caiman lodge is a 4 hour road transfer, the last hour being over a dirt track road. On arrival at the lodge we were given a briefing on the lodge and its facilities. There are two blocks of rooms the main area incorporates the dinning room and has a very spacious lounge area, the second block on the other side of the compound has a smaller lounge area but is nearer the air-condition gym and the small pool. We were allocated Room 16 in this block. The room had a queen sized bed, good quality air conditioning, a safe, a reasonable shower, toiletries were provided as was a hairdryer. Two flasks of drinking water were also provided and topped up each day. There was also a small patio area with chairs and a table. The meals were all served buffet style, breakfast had all the usual options, with eggs however you wanted them. Lunch and dinner was also a culinary experience with well known dishes and many Brazilian dishes to try. We had one breakfast outside after a game drive and two evening meals, one of which was a Brazilian BBQ also outside after a game drive.The main event at the lodge are the game drives which occur early morning and late afternoon and last for around 3 hours. After a quick coffee and biscuit, cake or fruit we were off. Our game drives were guided by Natalia who was so passionate about the animals, pointing out animals, birds, (of which there are hundreds of different varieties), reptiles and the flora and fauna at every turn. Clearly most people are here to see the Jaguars, and we were not disappointed seeing two on our first game drive. On the evening game drive as night fell, Natalia would climb onto a seat at the very front of the 4x4 and with a spotlight in hand would lookout for the nocturnal wildlife for us to see. An amazing lodge with super friendly staff whose English was excellent and nothing was too much to ask.","date_published":"20251101"},{"author":"Selena","rating":5,"body":"Without a doubt, Caiman was absolutely the highlight of our tour of Brazil which was organised around staying at Caiman to hopefully see the elusive jaguar. What I hadn't appreciated was how Caiman had started and how incredible it is as a pioneer of ecotourism. Plus how vast it is in terms of being home to so many species of wildlife including the hyacinth macaw, capybara, giant anteaters and the tapir. We also hadn't anticipated eating such amazing food at Casa Caiman, carefully crafted to feature typical Brazilian dishes served with a voiceover from the team. We ventured out with the dedicated guides with both the Oncafari and the Caiman teams on driving safaris. Both teams were well-informed, passionate and excellent, and within a very short space of time we had close-up viewings of jaguars, capybara, giant anteaters, tapirs, hyacinth macaw and the toco toucan, and so much more. On our last evening safari as the light was starting to fade and I thought our trip had been absolutely everything we could have wished for, our guide spotted Itapira swimming. Itapira is the jaguar whose paws were burnt during the extensive 2024 fires; she was rescued and subsequently recovered, so it was special moment. Then as the sun set and it was dark, and we assumed sightings were over, our guide spotted an unknown female jaguar and her four month old cub wandering down the track in front of us. A very special moment at a very special place - Caiman Pantanal.","date_published":"20251001"},{"author":"Adams","rating":5,"body":"Caiman Lodge has been on our list for a decade. We finally decided to pull the trigger and it couldn't have been any better. We came for the Jaguars and saw our first within 5 minutes of arriving for our first game drive. We had Laura and Gabriel as our guides and they were extremely knowledgeable and tons of fun! All in all, over 4 days we ID'd 130 bird species, caiman, agouti, crab-eating fox, marsh deer, pampas deer, giant anteater, ocelot, tapir, capybara (wife's fav) and of course, Jaguars (7 total). The food is different every day and there are tons of options. The fresh fruit, juice and beef were highlights for me. I would highly recommend coming here if you are an animal lover. We decided on this instead of the Porto Joffre area so we could be more isolated in our experiences with the Jaguars and it definitely was.What you see is obviously luck to some degree. We heard people in other cars who saw up to 12 different Jaguars, one saw a Jaguarundi and other things. If you understand wildlife, you get it. We chose to do the Oncafari one day to prioritize Jaguars. We only saw 3 over the entire day (one was stalking cattle at night), but it was the hottest day we were there. The Oncafari group the next day saw 8, so you just never know. Regardless, our experience was top notch and it is up there with any other eco lodge we've ever stayed at.","date_published":"20251001"},{"author":"Esmae","rating":5,"body":"This lodge did not compare to any of the others during our trip - it was several notches above. The food is superb, as is the service. The rooms are super comfortable, even luxurious. This was the only place we stayed in the Pantanal that was on par with some wildlife lodges in Africa. Most places in the region are cattle operations with a tourist lodge on the side; the is the opposite. It is a wildlife conservation area that has some leases for cattle ranching. The focus on conservation sets this place apart, not just the high quality of service and food. The sightings of jaguars were wonderful, with only a few other vehicles at most (and often none). Other wildlife sightings were fantastic as well, and far exceeded our expectations. We could have happily stayed additional nights. A few items of note - they have a couple of outdoor dining experiences. One was LOVELY and quiet; the other less enjoyable due to some live music that, in our view, detracted from the focus on nature (especially as there was a jaguar nearby - far more interesting!). If anything could be improved, it would be the safari vehicles, which oddly have a seat mounted up front for night drives and which are not staggered, so all the seats are the same height, making it very hard to get good viewing spots and take photos, especially for anyone in the back or a middle seat. That was the only drawback, however, and we would not hesitate to return and to recommend this place. Stay here at the end of your trip and not the start so you avoid disappointment in everything that comes after.","date_published":"20250901"},{"author":"Niviraf","rating":5,"body":"Caiman Pantanal was such an experience to have, since the moment we stepped into it till the end we enjoyed every second. Here is a full review from it.Benefits:- Staff is very sweet and attentive to your every need. They are quick at replacing and removing you plate. - The views are incredible, with a Hyacinth Macaw nests near by and Capibaras right outside the hotel -The state is massive and beautiful every where you go. - Food selection is amazing and changed every day. Which makes it more exciting. - Transport, guide (Louise) , and driver ( Roberto) were incredible with us, super sweet and attentive, Louise was so caring and funny and Roberto is a great driver with a 4x4 and we learnt so much from them. They were the best. If you\u2019re with them you are very lucky.To be improved: - At the first sight of the room I spotted many spider webs around the room, including the spiders on them. It would\u2019ve been nice to have the room completely insect proof. - The balcony door was open the whole day and I didn\u2019t realize till night because of the curtain. Yes there is a protection, however there were still bugs inside the balcony - There were very limited toiletries, (included: shampoo, conditioner, liquid soap)","date_published":"20250901"},{"author":"Francesca","rating":5,"body":"We spent 4 nights at Caiman lodge at loved it. The lodge is divided into the main building (restaurant, bar & rooms) and Caiman house. Rooms surrounding a small courtyard with a private sittingroom area. I would highly recommend a room in Caiman House. It\u2019s charming and quiet. No need for an alarm to wake you up in time for the game drives as the birds outside your room wait you up (like it or not) at 5 am. The staff at the hotel are very kind and the food is amazing. Game rides are at dawn and dusk and you have time to rest by the pool, go to the gym and sauna or relax in your hammock during the hot hours. We had two wonderful guides at Caimain. Luisa was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and enthusiastic whilst Fagner spotted everything. Even the most minute bird. The Onsafari jaguar guides were very impressive. We had Raffael and Mario Nelson. Rafael was charming and Mario was incredibly cool driving through the thicket in search for jaguars. Should I return I would fly to Caiman lodge, book two full days with the Onsafari Jaguar team (first and last day) and 1.5 days with the Caiman Lodge guides. As that way you get to see everything. The Caiman lodge guides need to keep to the roads so you get to see different parts of the park \/ farm whilst the Onsafari vehicles are small and can get you anywhere dry. A very memorable four days. I","date_published":"20250801"},{"author":"Sravichar","rating":5,"body":"Perhaps best luxury location where you are guaranteed to see Jaguars in the wild. The experience provided during the stay was perfect and the staff experience was warm, exceptional and caring. Naturalist Natalie went beyond expectations to provide best experience in flora and fauna education, history and identification. Food served were tasty and met our dietary requirements and they made sure our stay was comfortable. It is a must see and stay location to view Jaguars, anteater, deer, multitude of birds, caimans and others.","date_published":"20250501"},{"author":"Camila","rating":5,"body":"Lugar lindo e impec\u00e1vel.\nRodeado de natureza e muito confort\u00e1vel.\nTivemos dias de safari conhecendo a diversidade de plantas e animais do cerrado, tudo com uma grande preocupa\u00e7\u00e3o da pousada com o cuidado e preserva\u00e7\u00e3o da natureza.\nConhecemos o On\u00e7afari, projeto de preserva\u00e7\u00e3o da vida selvagem das on\u00e7as e turismo com oportunidade de ver de perto a beleza e majestade desse incr\u00edvel animal.\nExperi\u00eancia \u00fanica e maravilhosa, recomendo a visita a pousada.","date_published":"20250501"},{"author":"Marion","rating":5,"body":"We stayed for four nights in March and were reluctant to leave - the lodge was just perfect for us.The setting is idyllic - be prepared for the drive off the main road which although in good condition, is bumpy and takes nearly an hour, but once there the reward is amazing.The staff are so welcoming and helpful, nothing was too much trouble - providing cream for mosquito bites and tape to mend my suitcase which had taken a hit near the wheel when it was thrown onto a broken conveyor belt.There are many different, beautifully styled communal siting areas both inside (with air con) and outside, where open fires are made for the evening when it gets dark, a gym , a swimming pool and a small gift shop. Our bedroom was large and spacious, the bed very comfortable and the bedding of the highest quality.Everything about our bedroom was explained on arrival - there were two thermos flasks which were re-filled every day with filtered water. There were two portable flasks (one each) which were a gift to us, which we used all the time on holiday, a branded material shoulder bag each which were also a gift to us, together with two beautifully carved small wooden birds (also a gift to take home as a memory) which had been placed either side of the bed.We went out early each morning in the dark for a safari and came back for breakfast and went out late afternoon in the warmth of the day with a breeze from the open air safari vehicles, coming back when it was dark for an evening meal. Lunch was also provided, together with hot drinks, fresh juice and soft drinks. Chargeable wine, spirits and cocktails are also served. All the meals are served in a dining room, the food is waiting for you to make your own selection and at every meal a member of staff explained what every food item was - as a person who is not particularly adventurous with food I don't recognise, I found this very helpful and enabled me to eat different foods!One evening after our safari there was a bbq which was held into an open, hacienda type building which had been set up for us, the tables looked beautiful. Meats were being cooked on an open fire and there was local musical entertainment all evening. The staff brought over our different wine bottles from the main Casa for our table, there was a welcome drink and hot flannels to wipe our face and hands. The evening was magical and when we were ready to go back, one of the safari jeeps took us on the short journey back to the main Casa Caiman lodge.The area is a wetland area and very hot too when we visited in March, so a high factor sun cream and a really good mosquito spray is absolutely necessary. Long leg trousers with a cuff on the bottom of the leg for the safari and consider yourself fortunate if you manage not to get bitten (it goes with the territory I think).","date_published":"20250501"},{"author":"Akrio","rating":5,"body":"Tolle Lodge mitten im Nichts \ud83e\udd29 sehr freundliches Personal, top essen und sehr sch\u00f6ne Zimmer. Es hat uns an nichts gefehlt! Auch die Safari-Fahrten mit unseren Guides Gabriel und Coch\u00e9 waren einfach fantastisch. Wir haben sogar alle \u201cbig 5\u201d des Pantanals gesehen.","date_published":"20250501"},{"author":"Renata","rating":5,"body":"Place simply wonderful !! All staff have an unparalleled attention and care for guests. The place is magical and the walks and especially the bird watching was simply amazing. Let us continue to take care of our nature.","date_published":"20240801"},{"author":"A P","rating":5,"body":"We stayed for a few nights in August - the dry season - and were incredibly impressed. The birdlife and wildlife is fantastic (we were particularly focused on birds - and there were good opportunities in the towers and in bird hides for particular species). Spending time on the river itself was fantastic, seeing many things come to the waters edge, as well as specific hikes and activities. The lodge itself was really impressive - all meals, the layout of it and the standard. We stayed in a Bungalow and it was incredible. Probably the best type of rainforest lodge we have stayed in before. We would definetely go back - not least of which because we really got the sense the area was being protected well by the Foundation.","date_published":"20240801"},{"author":"John H","rating":5,"body":"The Lodge is an outstanding option for a Pantanal safari, and not just because the chances of seeing Jaguar's are incredibly high. Getting there is not easy - fly to Campo Grande, then a four hour drive, but well worth it.\r\nWe took the four night package, and the game drives were also excellent. Expect early starts, chilly mornings (it was winter when we were there) and a few hours in the jeep. The Oncafari day with the conservation team was excellent, and it is great to learn about the emphasis on ensuring the wildlife lives in harmony with ranchers.\r\nWe saw a vast array of animals - Jaguars, a Maned Wolf (rare apparently here), Giant Anteater, birds, caiman and lots more. Fabulous.","date_published":"20240620"},{"author":"Irlen menezes","rating":5,"body":"I would like to sincerely thank Cristalino Lodge for the incredible experience I had on my last stay. Every moment was magical, surrounded by the beauty of nature and your warm hospitality. We appreciate every care received by the staff, every meal prepared with care and every activity that enriched our experience. Thank you very much for making this stay so special and memorable!\n\nThe cuisine was simply incredible and exceeded all expectations, with reinterpretations of dishes using typical ingredients.\n\nThe bungalows are simply wonderful. I confess that I was worried about getting hot, as I'm quite hot, but the room is designed to be well ventilated and cool.\n\nThe activities are incredible, and the guides are experts, making every moment a worthwhile experience.\n\nCristalino Lodge is a mix of luxury and nature, literally a refuge in the Amazon Rainforest.\n\nRooms: Perfect bungalow, exceeds all expectations.\n\nNearby activities: All the activities programmed by the Lodge are incredible.\n\nFood and drinks: Excellent signature drinks!\nMeal menus are simply fantastic.\n\nNoteworthy details: For people who need accessibility, it may not be the best experience.","date_published":"20240601"},{"author":"Paul","rating":5,"body":"Our guide tailored the excursions to our interests while providing insight into the Amazon biome. Caio was incredibly knowledgeable and our boatman Thio was overflowing with knowledge from 23 yrs of guiding. The sunrise tower experience was our favorite. We loved the river excursions and kayaking.\nOur room was very comfortable and we were blessed to be upgraded to the only unit with a\/c. The food is excellent tho a bit too gourmet for my taste.\nBe prepared for the heat. Few bugs when we were there but bring a spray with DEET. The Pia type is useless. Saw lots of wildlife and beautiful birds but from a distance. Very nice setting to unwind.","date_published":"20240401"},{"author":"Ann","rating":5,"body":"This lodge is very special. Our family of four - parents and two adult children - spent some time here over Christmas and all had a fabulous time. It was quite hot during our stay, so we quickly learned to cool off with multiple swims, showers and fruit juices at the bar each day. Our guide for the week, Rafa, and the boatman, Leandro, were fabulous, showing us way more wildlife than we ever thought possible. By the end we had more than 200 birds on our lists, together with multiple mammals, spiders, and frogs. The food at the restaurant was fresh tasting and delicious, much of it with Brazilian flavors and produce from their gardens. All in all, Cristalino was the perfect choice for us. The only downside was that our flight home from Alta Floresta was cancelled at the last minute due to weather. Our daughter texted the concierge (even though of course we had checked out). Lucas joined us after a few minutes, negotiated with the airline staff (who spoke limited English) and stayed with us until we had been rebooked. This all took several hours (since everyone else was rebooking as well!). He wouldn\u2019t leave until we completely taken care of - way above and beyond in my view. So, thank you Cristalino for a wonderful week and to Lucas for getting us home!","date_published":"20240101"},{"author":"Petronilho","rating":5,"body":"Environmental Sustainability at Cristalino Lodge is effective, direct and straight, unlike many who talk about and even invest in the topic, however, they continue to destroy nature in the search for better financial returns.\nMore important than the sophistication of the hotel, the exclusivity of the tours in the middle of the untouched Amazon rainforest and along the crystal-clear river, the preservation of the environment was, without a doubt, an experience that we will never forget.\nCongratulations to everyone at Cristalino Lodge.","date_published":"20231001"},{"author":"Gaspard","rating":5,"body":"A magnificent lodge in a preserved environment. The wildlife conservation project around the lodge is truly noteworthy and worth every dollar you spend here.\nThe activities are interesting and the naturalist and ornithologist guides are experienced. We saw rare species of both birds and mammals, and tapirs on several occasions. The absence of air conditioning in the rooms is explained by environmental reasons, so we put up with the heat in the rooms because the coherence of the project requires it. The rooms are, however, well designed to allow a permanent flow of air. The meals are delicious, varied and made with local products. A welcome change and the best meals of our month-long stay in Brazil. We will return with pleasure and wish deserved success to this exceptional lodge.","date_published":"20230901"},{"author":"Doyle","rating":5,"body":"Wow! I could not recommend this place highly enough. The entire team really made our stay unforgettable. George Lin our guide was very knowledgeable and with sandro our boatman found animals and birds galore. Both worked extremely hard on our behalf and as well as being expert created a very relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Thanks to them we were very privileged to see giant otters and a harpy eagle! George is a very accomplished photographer too and was very generous in sharing his photos.\nThe food is also an extremely high standard and always very fresh. I am gluten intolerant and every meal had options that were delicious and met my needs. Thanks too to the highly capable Vinnie and Sam who answered every question and requirement and brilliant bar team who produced a wide range of non alcoholic and alcoholic options. We would recommend you to everyone!","date_published":"20230901"},{"author":"Lizzie","rating":5,"body":"We recently returned from a week long stay at Cristalino Jungle Lodge - and what an amazing experience it was.\n\nThe food is delicious and well presented and highlights local ingredients. There is always a vegetarian\/vegan option available. The bar is well stocked and staff will make any drink you want - don't miss the fresh fruit juices, they're wonderful! Both housekeeping and meal service is excellent. The staff are gracious and always willing to help!\n\nThe primary reason for our visit was birding, so we spent a good deal of time exploring the beautiful Cristalino River by boat. We also enjoyed many of the lodge's trails and 2 canopy towers. A special feature not often seen are the small bathing \"puddles\" with hide, constructed by the staff. These allow birders to view shy, forest birds as they arrive for a late afternoon bath.\n\nCristalino Jungle Lodge is a very special place and we hope to return in the future. One week just wasn't enough!","date_published":"20230801"},{"author":"Madeline","rating":5,"body":"An excellent experience in all respects! The facilities are amazing, especially given their remote location. Staff are uniformly knowledgeable and helpful. The food was fantastic, and they paid special attention to food restrictions. Local trails and boat rides were delightful, with knowledgeable guides and boatmen. We are so pleased that the area has been preserved for posterity, with its amazing biodiversity and its focus on introducing kids (and adults!) to nature. One of the best lodges we've ever visited...","date_published":"20230801"},{"author":"Andre","rating":5,"body":"I had the privilege of staying in this private reserve and it was an unforgettable experience. Bird enthusiast, I was not disappointed and my Guide Sidnei had something to do with it. Many birds that were difficult to see were hard to see because of his patience and knowledge. I thank him once again here. Not only for the ferocious Harpy we observed for nearly half an hour but also for the experience of the two observation towers at dawn and for the superb boat trips and trails so rich in biodiversity. Here no swimming pools or televisions and it's good! The quality of the food is exceptional with a concern for local cuisine and the priority of local products. My Bungalow was comfortable and very clean and decorated simply and tastefully. Everything in this place exudes sound management and the quality, kindness and competence of the employees, and I am talking about all the employees; from the gardener to the kitchen staff, guides and administration. I felt not like a client but like a guest in my own right. The few meetings I had with the property owner and her daughter were precious moments. I hope I'll be back soon.","date_published":"20230201"},{"author":"Giselli","rating":5,"body":"Think of a paradise on Earth: this is the Cristalino Lodge. Environment of peace, with a lot of comfort, cleanliness and exceptional regional cuisine. As the ecosystem is balanced there are no mosquitoes and flies disturbing us. But, no doubt, the big difference was the hotel staff. Our Guide and boat pilot, Rafael and Ricardo provided us with more than information and welcoming: they helped train our eyes to have a different view of the forest. Without them, the journey would not be the same. Eternal gratitude to me and my family. Our New Year's Eve stayed forever in our memory.","date_published":"20230101"},{"author":"Paula","rating":5,"body":"Wonderful experience!!! A Resort in the middle of the Amazon forest, only accessible by boat. An intimate and exclusive proposal for those who like nature. We were me and my 13-year-old son, the Resort is all inclusive, but with a la carte system. The rooms are like bungalows distributed in the middle of the woods. But it's pretty fresh because it's in the middle of the woods. Tours included in the daily, always accompanied by Guide. Wonderful food. Comfortable. I loved the experience.","date_published":"20221201"},{"author":"Ryan","rating":5,"body":"Absolutely wonderful jungle lodge! I had the most extraordinary stay. The lodge itself is simple but elegant and part of a large private nature preserve and research facility that is a trust. The food was very good and perhaps too abundant! There were macaws, parakeets, agouti and monkeys all around the property. What really made my stay special though were the warm staff (three cheers to all of the kitchen and dining staff and especially Mario).\n\nI cannot praise my guide and fellow naturalist Rafa enough - he made it a truly extraordinary wilderness experience. From the trails to boat safaris to night walks, we saw soooooo many species! Rafa is very knowledgeable about the abundant flora and fauna of the area and especially the birds as a trained ornithologist. My travel journal is overflowing with notes on all of what we experienced. Thank you Rafa!\n\nI look forward to coming back to this extraordinary place again soon!","date_published":"20221201"},{"author":"Samson James","rating":5,"body":"Caiman is a really special place. You are surrounded by the amazing Pantanal flora and fauna and are staying in supremely comfortable accommodations. The food is excellent and they make an excellent G&T at the bar. It is the staff that makes it really special though. The welcome is generous and everything is spotlessly clean. Days are spent on a safari in the morning and another one in the evening. We saw all of the Pantanal\u2019s big 5 (jaguar, capybara, caiman, marsh deer, and giant anteater). Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and his enthusiasm bought everything into close focus. Our driver was also great and fearless when we got stuck in the mud having just spotted a large male jaguar. The add-on Oncafari jaguar tour is also excellent. The guides were a brilliant team. Incredibly exciting to see 2 jaguars up close. Well worth a visit!!","date_published":"20221001"},{"author":"Eduardo","rating":5,"body":"The hotel is located in the middle of the forest, which allows for an indescribable experience. Two tours a day offer a unique contact with the local fauna and flora, and the views of the panoramic towers are breathtaking. Tasty food that values local ingredients.","date_published":"20221001"},{"author":"Krys","rating":5,"body":"If you want rustic luxury in the Amazon, this is your place. As I wrote in the review paperwork they ask you to fill out before leaving, they have thought of every detail (kind of like Disneyland).\n\nGetting there requires flying in to Alta Floresta airport, approx 45 min van ride, and approx 25 min boat ride. The buildings, common areas, and rooms were re-done within the past 15 years or so (I don't recall the exact years). But we met the daughter of the owner who is the architect. My husband is a general contractor and they had much to discuss about the type of wood used, etc. The bottom line...it's gorgeous.\n\nSince I could write a lot about this place, I'm going to go to bullets for brevity:\n\n- Rooms are spacious with every detail thought out for clothes storage. Two showers, one inside and one outside (which we used often due to the heat). No AC but we were pleasantly surprised at the effectiveness of the fan and slept well every night.\n\n- We are not \"birders\" in the true sense, but if you are, you'll love this place. From the macaws nesting on the property trees, to the hundreds of birds you can see on hikes and boat trips, you'll be amazed. There were several guests who got to see the Harpe Eagle (if you don't know what that is, please look it up...it's stunning).\n\n- The employees are super sweet and gracious. Whatever you need, they will deliver. We tipped several individuals generously (like the breakfast cook, bartender, and waiter) who were so thoughtful and just great people.\n\n- The amount and deliciousness of the food is incredible. And often local dishes and flavors are served. One night they grilled fresh-caught local fish in the common area fire pit. I have never tasted fish that good in my life (we live in California and eat fish regularly).\n\nThe only suggestion I had in my feedback was the the meals off the menu (when buffet isn't available) contain too much salt. I frequently sprinkle salt on my food and even for me, I felt like there was too much sodium.\n\nHope you have as wonderful time as we did.","date_published":"20221001"},{"author":"Isolda","rating":5,"body":"Cristalino Lodge on the banks of the river Cristalino, completely natural, in the south of the Amazon, permanent and lush Reservation, with comfortable accommodation and first-class restaurant, has specialized guides to make the trails, boat tour, viewpoints, sunsets, kayaking, observation of the fauna and flora, with all safety. Biology studies are developed and presented, providing teaching and awareness to students of local schools. I also suggest bringing school material for donation. Pure nature with all comfort. I highly recommend.","date_published":"20220901"},{"author":"Julia","rating":5,"body":"I had the privilege of staying in this wonderful place, with a lush nature and fauna and a delicious river to refresh! The tours offered by the Cristalino are excellent: trails, boat tours, climb to the two observation towers to watch the sunrise and sunset. I had the privilege of seeing flocks of Araras flying, Antas swimming, Tamandu\u00e1 flag (this good of pertinho), monkeys nail and dozens of birds. The giant castanheiras are wonderful, exciting to see! Who was my Guide in this wonderful journey was the super competent guide and biologist Samires, endowed with a lot of knowledge about fauna and flora! She has an amazing eye to find animals! I also had the privilege of being a Guide in a few days by biologist guide Rafael, very wild! Franscisco, Sebasti\u00e3o and Aldo drove the boats with mastery and taught me a lot about the region of the Cristalino! The structure of the hotel is wonderful, the restaurant area is a delight to rest, contemplate nature and listen to its sounds! Large and very comfortable rooms with mimos for guests on arrival! Highlight also for the lodge food, which is delicious! Dear Adriana helped me in everything on the journey, from beginning to end and I will never forget our conversations at dinner time! Thank you to Lucas, Concierge, who received us at the airport so kindly, Thank you to the loved ones: Demetrio, Jo\u00e3o, Josiane and Pedro for all the affection, conversations and excellent service! Thank you Eliane for the delicious manha coffee! I would like to commend the whole team for the beautiful work and for receiving the guests so well!. I will definitely return to this paradise!","date_published":"20220801"},{"author":"Relissa","rating":5,"body":"Our family of 4 (including two teenagers) stayed at the Cristalino Lodge. This was our first time in the Amazon and Cristalino Lodge made it a 5-star experience we will never forget. Priscilla and Lucas were amazing to work with ahead of our visit to ensure our accommodations and activities were perfect. Cristalino Lodge is beautifully located in a private reserve where steps are taken to allow ecotourism and environmental conservation to successfully coexist. The facilities were outstanding, food was delicious, and staff was amazing! We were guided through the Amazon by our extremely knowledgeable guides, Mauricio and NeN\u00e9 who spent the days and nights with us boating, hiking, and kayaking while teaching us about the rainforest and the biodiversity within. Experiencing the sunrise on the tower overlooking the rainforest was a highlight that is difficult to describe. Simply put, if you have an opportunity to visit the Cristalino Lodge, do it!","date_published":"20220701"},{"author":"Danilo Dante","rating":5,"body":"Simply spectacular. The Pantanal itself is surprising, but this experience is something very different and impressive. Worth every penny! Impeccable service (all staff is extremely helpful, polite and good-humored), excellent facilities, equally good food, and breakfast, in addition to all the assistance from the team and the experience they provide (which only gets better day after day). I highly recommend the visit! Undoubtedly a trip unlike anything else and one of the coolest experiences (if not the coolest) I\u2019ve ever had while traveling in Brazil.","date_published":"20220601"},{"author":"Angela","rating":5,"body":"Exceptional, on the banks of the River Cristalino, Amazon forest, meals, very nice facilities.Fantastic guides and activities. Trails, boat exits for observation of fauna and flora, two observation towers in the middle of the forest, attentive and friendly attendance, during the entire stay.Our Guide was Francisco who knows everything and has a special affection for visitors","date_published":"20220501"},{"author":"Wendy","rating":5,"body":"We were lucky enough to recently visit Cristalino. It takes a long time to get there- from Rio we took two flights, an hour drive over bumpy roads and then a half an hour boat ride but that is part of the charm of the lodge and what makes it even more special.\n\nWe loved everything about our stay. We stayed in a bungalow with lots of windows to enjoy nature even from our room-in fact we had our closest sighting of a toucan from our bed! And our guide Jessica was phenomenal. She is incredibly knowledgable, attentive and kind. She has a Master's degree in Biology so she knows her stuff. We felt very lucky to have her as our guide.\nWe did kayaking, walks, boat rides and climbed the observation tower (I was nervous but once I got to the top so appreciated that I \"did it\" and got to have the unique experience of seeing the rainforest from above.\nThe rest of the staff was also wonderful including our boat man and the bar, restaurant and housekeeping staff. I highly recommend experiencing this unique and incredibly beautiful place.","date_published":"20220401"},{"author":"Aline","rating":5,"body":"We spent some time at Cristalino to celebrate my birthday (I loved the surprise), this was one of the best hotels we have ever stayed in my life, wonderful room, beautiful tours with our Guide Sebasti\u00e3o (adorable) who became our friend, with an incredible disposition in search of the animals to show us, he loves very much what he does.The hotel's gastronomy, sensational \u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffb. All the staff was wonderful, always serving us promptly. We will definitely return.","date_published":"20220301"},{"author":"Olga","rating":5,"body":"Excellent from the transfer to the end. Great accommodation, with a lot of care even after a pandemic time, brought a lot of security. Guides with great knowledge of the local fauna and flora, very attentive to everyone, especially to the children. Delicious food, varied with regional elements. Extremely welcoming environment, outdoor fireplace and places to have fun and relax. Deck in the river for a dive after the trail. In short, impeccable, and highly recommended.","date_published":"20220201"},{"author":"Joao","rating":5,"body":"An incredible experience and very unique. Infrastructure, Attention to detail, Food all get full marks! Price is consistent with the service and infrastructure offered. Highlight to Guide Rafael who gave us a lesson on fauna and flora. Well done to all those involved!","date_published":"20220201"},{"author":"Adriano","rating":5,"body":"Impressed with the quality of facilities and services in a place where access is only by boat. Excellent meals, attention and care to the smallest details made the stay special. All this in an untouched area of the Amazon forest that has the largest biodiversity in the world. Imperdible!!!","date_published":"20220201"},{"author":"Claudia","rating":5,"body":"I loved this hotel! Everything was good! The rooms have an excellent structure. The restaurant serves a simple but tasty meal. Not a lot of variety, but tasty. The biologist who accompanied us was very nice, gave lessons about the place, the trails, the animals. Kayaking on the river Cristalino was one of the highlights! Super recommend even more knowing the history of the hotel and its owner, pioneer in the fight for preservation of the forest!","date_published":"20220101"},{"author":"Sandra","rating":5,"body":"I really loved this place ... A lush nature with a lot of fauna and flora in abundance... The hotel was perfect, the staff extremely attentive. The food made by the chef, which by the way, earned my respect, was great. The biologist who led us through every day is a very intelligent person with a lot of wisdom and explained a lot of things to us ... The rooms were super clean and were cleand twice a day.","date_published":"20211101"},{"author":"Agnes","rating":5,"body":"I visited Cristalino 8 years ago and it's nice to see how conservation can go hand-in-hand with eco-tourism and even push both to a higher level. Cristalino has become HUGE - it went from a rustic corner in the jungle, no warm showers and candle light, to a luxury 5*-resort with wifi in every place. And at the same time, the wildlife is booming : there are so much more birds around !\nThe lodge offers lots of activities : there are 2 towers you can climb (doable even for someone with a bit of fear of heights - just go slow !) , there are boatrides, walks, there are now hides with feeders deep inside the jungle so that you get to see all those hard-to-spot forest-dwelling birds, or you can just hang around the lodge, sit on the floating deck...\nA little downside : Cristalino has become expensive - very expensive. I'm pretty sure that it has become un-affordable for a lot of people.","date_published":"20210901"},{"author":"Hendrik","rating":5,"body":"Birdwatching trip to Cristalino Lodge\n\nVirtually everything was perfect - lodge, staff, meals and of course nature. Many thanks to all of you! And in particular many thanks to my guide - Sidnei.\n\nI can only recommend this place - for a birdwatcher\/ people interested in nature in general I think it is basically a must.","date_published":"20201001"},{"author":"Linda","rating":5,"body":"We visited the Cristalino for five days as a family (two adults and three grown children) in December after a number of aborted attempts to get there in the past. We are so glad we finally made it because if we had not, we would have missed experiencing this beautiful, special place that even National Geographic touts as a lodge that must be visited.\n\nMost important, our guide Jessica O. was remarkable. We have been to many places in the world to experience the beauty of nature and have met many wonderful people who have been in charge of teaching us about the cool plants, animals and features of these places. But Jessica (a trained scientist) took this to another level, with both her knowledge of the flora\/fauna of Brazil in general and, more importantly, her passion for Brazil\u2019s nature. If there were more smart, motivated and right-minded young people like Jessica, the world would be a brilliant place.\n\nFor the average Joe visitor (like us!), you must be open to appreciating the \u201csmall\u201d things \u2014 such as hundreds of purple martins flocking over the river, watching the sunrise from the observation tower as the \u201cflying mist\u201d clears from the rainforest, beautiful butterflies and other fascinating insects, eating the most amazing raw Brazil nuts that will ruin your pleasure for any other nuts forever, the absolutely most mind-blowing plants and trees \u2014 because you are probably not going to see the large rainforest mammals. They are elusive and realistically difficult to see no matter where you go in the Amazon.\n\nThe beauty of this place also lies in its ethos of conservation and sustainability. We stayed in two junior bungalows and it was a heartwarming sight to behold the banana trees and heliconias in the yard that would be treating the waste from the bungalows. Although it was probably not awesome for the resort staff to find animals eating the \u201cwastewater treatment facilities\u201d, it was still wonderful for us to see the monkeys and capybaras right in the yard, drawn to the bananas and other edibles from the system. In fact, to see amazing creatures and beautiful birds (all manner of macaws), it really was not necessary to stray too far from the lodge itself!\n\nRounding out the experience for us were several staff members who were incredibly helpful, warm, and willing to help us with whatever we needed. First: kitchen staff and Joao and Eduardo at the bar\/dining area: wow. The food created by the staff and on offer at each meal was good, plentiful and provided something for everyone in our group (including a couple vegetarians). Bar service by Joao was beyond reproach: drinks were made with fresh, natural ingredients and were delicious. The acai ice cream treat (ask for it Brazilian style)?? Good lord: too delectable for mere words.\n\nEdsel, our boatman, always greeted us with a smile and is single-handedly responsible for making sure we never truly enjoy another regular ol\u2019 nut as long as we live. Once he witnessed our passion for the taste of the raw Brazil nut, he made sure that we got some on each outing in the boat. We will love him forever for it.\n\nIt is a difficult journey to get here, for sure, but worth it. Our very circuitous route (we were traveling from Central America and not the US to get to the Cristalino) necessitated that one leg of the journey was on the Brazilian budget airline Gol. Please avoid Gol; it was a pain-in-the-neck. 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