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Uiara Amazon Resort
Manaus, Brazil · Independent · Core Luxury
On the Rio Negro near Manaus, Uiara took over the old Amazon Jungle Palace in 2015: a floating lodge of 27 rooms, boat-in from the city, with black-water swimming in the tannin channel. Rainforest excursions leave from that same river.
- 27 rooms
- Opened 2008
- Neighborhood: Rio Negro
About Uiara Amazon Resort
- Rebranded in 2015 from the Amazon Jungle Palace floating resort, which operated from 2000.
- 27 rooms on the Rio Negro near Manaus, reached by boat, with black-water swimming.
History
The floating house on the Rio Negro operated as Amazon Jungle Palace from 2000, then rebranded as Uiara Amazon Resort in 2015. Guests still arrive by boat from Manaus, and the 27 rooms sit on the black water.
Experiences
- Cipiá Village indigenous community visit — Immersion in Cipiá indigenous traditions on the Rio Negro, about 80 km from Manaus, with stories, dances, rituals and crafts.
- Pink river dolphin contemplation — Guided tour to observe the pink river dolphin up close, following strict care standards.
- Janauari Ecological Park — Boat trip to Lake Janauari with regional lunch at a floating restaurant and visits to the preserved park's water lilies and trees.
- Meeting of the Waters — Navigation to where the Negro and Solimões rivers meet, with waters of different colours and temperatures flowing side by side.
- Hammocks in the Jungle — Overnight jungle camp learning to set up hammocks and mosquito nets, hearing legends, and responsible hunting and fishing.
- Sun Path — Afternoon visit to the Caboclo's House to learn about medicinal plants and cassava flour production, with tasting of local products.
Amenities
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Kids' club
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