Guajará-Mirim

Day Trips

Arrive in Guajará-Mirim and settle into your jungle lodge accommodations. Meet your guide and enjoy a welcome orientation about the Amazon ecosystem. Venture on a short trail walk to observe birds and butterflies in the lodge grounds.

Enjoy a hearty regional lunch featuring fresh river fish at the lodge restaurant. Embark on a boat ride along the Mamoré River to admire riverside villages from the water. Learn about local river transport and daily life from your guide.

Dine on traditional Rondônia specialties under a thatched canopy at sunset. Share stories with fellow travelers and naturalists around a communal table. Take an after-dinner stroll through the lodge’s illuminated rainforest paths.

Start early with a guided tour of the historic Forte Príncipe da Beira, built in the 18th century. Explore the old barracks, ramparts and cannons while learning about the fort’s strategic importance. Capture panoramic views of the Mamoré River from the fort walls.

Have a riverside picnic lunch with local snacks on the fortress grounds. Visit the small on-site museum to see colonial artifacts and historical maps. Sketch the military architecture or photograph details for a unique souvenir.

Stay until sunset to witness the sky turn golden over the river and fort. Return to town and stroll along the waterfront plaza illuminated by lanterns. Savor tapioca pancakes from a street vendor before heading back to the lodge.

Board a motorized canoe at dawn for a scenic voyage down the Mamoré River. Listen for the calls of howler monkeys echoing through the treetops. Spot freshwater dolphins playing near the boat as you glide along.

Enjoy a fresh-caught fish lunch prepared on board by your guide. Continue downstream to search for caimans sunning on sandy riverbanks. Learn about Amazonian river dynamics and tributaries during the journey.

Arrive at a remote jungle campsite along the riverbank at dusk. Gather around a campfire for traditional Amazonian folklore and drinks. Fall asleep to the sounds of nocturnal wildlife under a starlit sky.

Cross the Mamoré River by ferry to enter Guayaramerín in Bolivia. Wander through the vibrant border market filled with colorful stalls selling handicrafts. Sample salteñas and other Bolivian street food specialties.

Explore the Guayaramerín waterfront and observe the mix of Bolivian and Brazilian boats at port. Shop for unique textiles and ceramics made by local artisans. Learn about cross-border trade customs from friendly vendors.

Return to Guajará-Mirim by ferry just before sunset. Dine at a restaurant offering a fusion of Bolivian and Brazilian flavors. Enjoy a peaceful walk along the riverfront lit by lanterns and street performers.

Depart before sunrise for Parque Nacional de Pacaás Novos. Accompanied by a park biologist, begin birdwatching for macaws, toucans and kingfishers. Observe howler monkeys swinging through the canopy at dawn.

Hike deeper into the rainforest trails to discover hidden lagoons and frog-filled ponds. Participate in a guided amphibian search and learn about local conservation efforts. Have a packed lunch on a lookout platform overlooking the forest.

Experience a night hike to spot nocturnal wildlife like owls, insects and caimans. Use headlamps provided by your guide to search for glowing eyes along the trail. Return to the park lodge and enjoy a simple dinner before lights-out.

Travel by boat to a nearby indigenous Tupi-Mamoré community. Be welcomed with a traditional ceremony featuring songs and dances. Tour the village and meet artisans crafting baskets and pottery.

Join a hands-on workshop to learn basket weaving techniques passed down through generations. Share a communal lunch of manioc, fish and tropical fruits prepared by community members. Listen to elders recount creation stories around a central fire.

Participate in an exchange of songs and drum rhythms as dusk falls on the village. Help prepare evening snacks over an open-air hearth. Stay overnight in community guest quarters to experience local hospitality.

Visit a historic rubber extraction site (seringal) to learn about the Amazon’s rubber boom. Observe original tapping tools and demonstration of latex collection from rubber trees. Hear stories of seringueiro (rubber tapper) life from local descendants.

Enjoy a rustic lunch at the plantation headquarters featuring cassava flour cakes. Walk among preserved wooden cabins and old machinery that powered the camp. Participate in a traditional survival skills demonstration using forest resources.

Return by boat to Guajará-Mirim as the evening mist rises on the river. Sample regional tapioca flatbreads at a riverside café. Reflect on the transformative impact of the rubber industry on Amazon communities.

Set out before dawn with a local fisherman guide to prime fishing spots. Learn traditional piranha fishing techniques using handcrafted hooks and lines. Reel in your first catch while the river slowly brightens.

Have your catch expertly filleted and grilled over an open fire on a sandy beach. Enjoy a riverside picnic with piranha fillets, cassava chips and fresh fruit. Take a refreshing swim in shallow, calm waters.

Relax in hammocks strung between palms as the sun sets. Listen to folk songs performed by your guide with a guitar or ukulele. Sip on cold drinks and watch night descend over the Amazon.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the lodge with freshly baked bread and tropical juices. Browse the local market for artisanal souvenirs and Amazonian products. Meet with a wildlife expert to plan the overnight safari.

Visit a small rescue center to observe sloths, capuchin monkeys and dangling bats. Learn about rehabilitation efforts and habitat restoration projects. Return to the lodge for a siesta or optional canoe ride.

Depart after twilight on a guided night safari boat to spot nocturnal caimans, frogs and insects along the riverbanks. Use UV flashlights to observe bioluminescent fungus on fallen logs. Conclude with stargazing through a telescope, identifying constellations over the jungle.

Have your last Amazon breakfast overlooking the Mamoré River at sunrise. Take a final guided trail walk to photograph the jungle waking up. Pack your belongings and say farewells to the lodge staff.

Enjoy lunch in town at a family-run restaurant serving homemade stews. Do any last-minute souvenir shopping at the riverfront stalls. Transfer to the local airport or bus station for your onward journey.

Reflect on your ten-day adventure as you travel downstream along the river. Savor the memories of sunsets, wildlife encounters and cultural exchanges. Board your transport with a sense of fulfillment and gratitude.