The Cristalino Lodge is located beside the River Cristalino, within a private forest reserve in the southern part of the Brazilian Amazon region.
It has been carefully designed to integrate harmoniously with the surrounding jungle, so that guests can enjoy the accommodations and community areas in an exotic yet comfortable environment that caters to their needs, with a cosy bed, refreshing baths, a soothing hammock, and every convenience close at hand.
The bar, with an inviting log fire burning in the middle of its riverside deck, provides a view of the night sky full of stars, while the restaurant complements the experience by serving delicious candlelight dinners.
This all adds to the exclusivity of an ecolodge that is seriously committed to the environment.
In addition to practicing responsible tourism, the hotel supports the Cristalino Foundation, an organization that is devoted to environmental education, human development, minimizing human impact on the environment and carrying out research in the region.
Everything is geared towards sustainability through tourism, helping you to integrate with nature.
There are two superior rooms per building and each can comfortably accommodate one or two people. Natural ventilation system and a small veranda with a hammock.
Trousseau 300 thread count linens, large windows offering broad views of the forest, Granado bath amenities.
There are four of these rooms per building and each can accommodate up to 3 people. Large window, veranda and natural ventilation system.
The decor is not as sophisticated as that of the premier rooms or bungalows, but the rooms are decorated with local handicrafts.
Drop off to sleep to the soothing sound of the river! Wake up with the sunrise and the howler monkeys calling from the forest! The guest quarters are located within our 11,399 hectare Amazon reserve.
Built of wood, with cool ceramic tile flooring, the bungalows and premier rooms blend into the vegetation and are naturally ventilated, using ceiling air ducts.
Screens in the windows allow guests to enjoy not only views of the jungle, but its sounds and smells too.
All accommodations have solar water heating and biological waste treatment, emphasizing the concern over responsible tourism.
Serving Brazilian cuisine makes use of organically grown fruits and vegetables, fresh fish and assorted meats.
The recipes incorporate a touch of the local flavors, with desserts that showcase the fruits of the Amazon helping to enrich the experience.
All accompanied by a full list of wines from the own exclusive cellar and surrounded by the enchantments of the tropical forest.
The meals at the Cristalino Lodge are among the memorable experiences that the guests will take from the trip.
The hotel has a delightful bar that takes advantage of the sculptured rock formations within the grounds.
At night, an open fire on a spacious outdoor deck equipped with tables, stools and loungers creates an ideal environment for sharing stories with friends and fellow travelers.
The bar serves delicious caipirinhas (Brazilian white rum and lime cocktail), fruit juices, South American wines, beers, Nespresso coffee and other non-alcoholic beverages.
The self-service buffet style meals are an especially enjoyable feature of the Cristalino Lodge experience. The kitchen gives preference to local products that are in season. So you can look forward to delicious Brazilian cuisine accompanied by stunning views of the forest.
Organically grown fruits and vegetables, fresh fish and a variety of meats can be enjoyed under indirect lighting and by candlelight in an unforgettable atmosphere.
Yoga practice gives opportunity to the guests to remember their own true nature and in that remembranceto find harmony with themselves, with all other beings, and the whole of life. Yoga teaches to uncover the divine within and to learn to see the same spark of the Ultimate in all life.
What better place to experience this truth than in the heart of the pristine protected rainforest of Cristalino Lodge, situated inside one the most magnificent and biologically diverse areas of the planet.
Situated on the majestic Cristalino river and surrounded by lush forest, Cristalino Lounge with its Floating Deck is a base where you can bathe in the river, take a break after a walk along a forest trail or enjoy the sunset.
In the evening, the open log fire helps to create a cheerful atmosphere for making new friends, celebrating life and enjoying the lush nature and star-filled sky.
With its sun loungers, hammocks and parasoles, this delightful floating platform is one of the hotel’s favourite spots. An ideal environment for enjoying the exuberance of the river and get sunbath under a tropical sun.
The Cristalino Lodge offers a number of programs that cater to specific interests and needs. A variety of unique outdoor activities, along with comfortable accommodation and friendly service.
The activities include: canoeing, hiking in trails, visit to the observation towers, fauna & flora observation and boat trips.
For social gatherings, meetings and talks about the Cristalino region, for showing films and videos there is a comfortable Conference Hall. Companies and other organizations can bring guests together at the hotel for a wide range of special events.
At the Reading Room the guests will discover some interesting information from the publications on biodiversity and books covering a variety of fields, such as ornithology, biology, ecology, natural sciences and photography.
The Cristalino Lodge can provide an enchanting environment for weddings and can organize special decorations that will create a unique and unforgettable occasion.
Birders with some experience and experts will have a valuable opportunity to watch and listen to the birds of the Amazon and to add several new species to their list.
The River Cristalino is perfect for canoeing and offers some beautiful landscapes. Since canoeing is a quiet, peaceful activity, it frequently provides excellent opportunities to observe birds and monkeys along the river banks.
The Conference Hall equipped with comfortable sofas, table, chairs, an audio & video system, WiFi internet and ceiling fans, has indirect lighting, a natural ventilation system and screen walls providing extensive views of the surrounding area.
The Cristalino Lodge offers many outdoor activities within the stunning scenery of the tropical rainforest. The combination of great diversity of fauna and trails that take you through different types of landscape.
The trails within the Cristalino Loudge reserve are of easy to moderate difficulty level and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are not long; between 2 km and 4 km. The idea is to enjoy nature and learn about the forest.
There you will discover some interesting information from the publications on biodiversity and books covering a variety of fields, such as ornithology, biology, ecology, natural sciences and photography.
The Cristalino Private Natural Heritage Reserve (RPPN) is covered by primary and lush rainforests and provides a variety of natural habitats.
Observing birds and monkeys at the upper layer of the forest from two 50-meter galvanized steel observation towers, located at different strategic points within the reserve.
This program is suitable for professional and amateur photographers who want to take pictures of nature in the Amazon.
Cosy library with comfortable sofas, tables where the readers make notes, WiFi internet, direct and indirect lighting, a natural ventilation system.
After a quick boat ride, this trail begins with a short walk within a forest containing tall trees, then moves on to sloping land that takes visitors to the top of the highlands.
Different trails, combining boat trips & walking, investigating the specific species of the area.
CRISTALINO LODGE
Alta FlorestaMato Grosso StateBrazil