dining

Arara Restaurant is an authentic Sataré Mauwè “maloca” or house. The Sataré Mauwè is a local tribe in this region. The restaurant is completely open with a thatched roof that is made from more than 3.500 palm leaves. It is a great place to meet and chat with fellow guests while enjoying delicious meals.

We are especially proud of our kitchen. Visitors from around the world frequently praise it. Cristina, one of the owners and a master chef, has trained our cooking staff. We prepare local and international specialties including vegetarian meals. All ingredients used are fresh and supplied locally with many coming from our own herb, vegetable and fruit gardens. A choice of two or three entrées is offered daily.

Built on 10 meter (33 feet) high stilts in the local indigenous style, Bouina Legend House is our reception building where we welcome our guests with a refreshing drink. It is named after the native legend of the Boiúna or Great Cobra, Mother of all the waters of the Amazon. Our receptionist will be happy to help with any questions or information to make guests’ stays more enjoyable. In the Bouina Legend House guests will also find the following:

Shop - Beautiful t-shirts, carefully selected local arts and crafts and homeopathic products.

Internet café - Need to link up with the rest of the world? Here guests can check emails and consult the Internet. We also have a wireless connection for guests with their own electronic devices.

Library - Our library includes a collection of reference books of Amazon flora and fauna with a study area where guests can get more in-depth information on what they experience in their excursions. There is also a popular paperback section where guests can trade in their used books.

Exhibition area - We have several informative displays including archeological objects found during the construction of the ecolodge and scientific research carried out at Amazonat.

Game House - This building is found between the Bouina Legend House reception and the Arara Restaurant and offers our guests an area for both entertainment and relaxation. Inside, visitors will find a pool table, a sitting area and many table games. On the wall are large maps of the region and our reserve with details of the surrounding rivers, forests, trails and locations of the different Amazonat accommodations. Presentations before each excursion are given here so guests are well informed as to what they will be visiting and where.