Aldeia dos Lagos
Aldeia dos Lagos was built as a part of the
Project "Silves: a Project of Ecotourism of local
Community in the Brazilian Amazon" executed by ASPAC
with technical support of WWF and sponsored by the
Austrian Government and WWF.
The purpose of
the project was to develop the first project of an
undertaking in Ecotourism community based in Amazon
Region. The profit has been used in the benefit of
preservation of fishing lakes system, and to improve the
life quality of
Silves
community. Know the project at WWF Brazil site. The strategy of preservation was to define three types of fishing areas:
- Lakes
of Procreation - Sanctuary Lakes
with full protection, to allow, without any
interference, the natural reproduction and re-populating fish ;
- Lakes of Maintenance - Lakes where it is
permitted only primitive fishing to assure the basic needs of the local communities;
- Lakes of Fishing Exploration - The rest of
regional waters bodies (rivers, small creeks and lakes), where the commercial is allowed,
respecting the restrictions imposed by activity regulation law.
Localization and transfer to Aldeia
The Silves town is located 200 km far from Manaus in straight line and
250 km by river with 3.747,2 km² of area in a region of Amazon lakes of many different sizes and shapes. This
aquatic ecosystem is so sensible as rich. It is sensible
related to the biological process which control the
flora, fauna and the traditional communities of riverines
living on the riverbanks, known as "ribeirinhos",
which has been living in the region for centuries ago
respecting the balance between vital environmental needs
and natural resources available.
Transfers (approximate 5 hours)
Transfers from hotel or airport in Manaus to Aldeia dos Lagos are proceed
into 2 parts:
1st. Part - Ground transfer (around 3 hours): the pick-up is between 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM following by van/car until the second bridge of Urubu River by AM010.
The AM010 is a paved road connecting Manaus to Itacoatiara passing by Rio Preto da Eva City. Along the road you will observe many farmers specially close the Manaus. The Urubu River
crosses the Road first time close the Rio Preto da Eva City. In Rio Preto da Eva is possible to taste some
regional products such as regional cheese and type of cake "Pé de moleque". Following in the highway, it
will be possible to see the Amazonat Resort in the right side of the road.
2nd. Part - Water transfer (around 1:30 hours): with a motor boat following the Urubu River (Itacoatiara) until Silves island.
The transfer from Aldeia dos Lagos back to Manaus departs after breakfast arriving in Manaus in the afternoon.
If necessary, it can leave earlyer for the drop-off directly at airport in time for the flights departing from Manaus
in the afternoon.
*Note: Due to safety reasons, the luggage is limited to 15 Kg per person.
*In the waters low level - "drought time", the transportation can be done also by ground.
Using Manaus - Itacotiara (AM010) in 230 Km in paved road and then 120 Km in a ground branch by inter-municipal
road to AM010 to Itapiranga.
Accommodations
The hotel has a main building which hosts the lodge administration, a
visitor's shop, the restaurant, the kitchen and a lookout.
There are 2 lodging modules with a total of 12 apartments with private bathroom, screened window, fan and veranda.
Facilities
The hotel has restaurant, laundry, handicraft shop, meeting room,
recreation patio and lookout area. The electricity is 110 volts and main building has telephone.
Tips
and Suggestions
Bring: trousers,
long sleeved shirts, T-shirts, hat, walking boots, tennis
shoes, sneakers, sun lotion, swimming suit, shorts, light
sweater, mosquito repellent, rain gear, sunglasses,
camera and accessories, binoculars and flashlight.
Activities
The suggested
activities are subject to change due to meteorological
conditions or environmental interference. Also, they respect
water rules which determine two main seasons in Amazonas:
"Cheia" time (waters rise, flooding the
forest from January to June) and "Vazante" time
(rivers drained and forest and beaches appear from July to December).
Tour 1
- Birds Island (April to September, with
duration of 2 hours)
Tour in motorized
canoe to observe herons, parrots and other birds looking
for a shelter to spend the night on the island far from
their predators.
Tour
2 - Preserved Lakes (All year, with duration of 3
hours)
*It is possible to overnight in
the floating shelter in middle of the lake with place for
6 people and with extra cost of US$ 20 per person to help
in preservation.
Excursion to
preserved sanctuary lakes. Propitious occasion to observe
a large variety of flora and aquatic fauna. Caimans,
dolphins, fish, birds and small animals are present in
the region.
Tour
3 - Flooded forest (Igapós) of ground forest (terra
firme) (December
to September, with duration of 6 hours)
Excursion in
motorized canoe at labyrinth of flooded forest, knowing
fruit trees, ornamental flowers and fauna, discovering
the secrets of fish feeding. In addition, it is possible
to swim in the clean, clear and fresh water of the Igapó.
Tour 4
- Flooded forest (Igapós) in floodplain (várzea) I (September to
January, with duration of 3 hours)
River tour in
motorized until the flowered fields of the floodplain (Várzea),
knowing its fauna and flora at the dry season and walking
in the shadow of centennial trees.
Tour
5 - Flooded forest (Igapós) in the floodplain (várzea)
II (March
to August, with duration of 3 hours)
Tour in motorized
canoe by the aquatic trail, navigating between trees and
observing the rich avi-fauna of this ecosystem during the
flood season.
Tour
6 - Amazonas River by Canaçarí River (February to
September, with duration of 6 hours)
Using motorized
canoes to cross the large flooded floodplain ("várzea")
of Canaçari Lake until Liberato canal, one of the
entrance doors of Amazonas River. Observing the river
characteristics and a tour in Amazonas River feeling the
stream power. Stopping at Santa Maria community to walk
through Cacao crops until a typical house of the
community. Keeping in contact with local people and their
habits, tasting many fruits of the region and homemade
chocolate, their products and the raw material.
Tour
7 - Amazonas River II (September to February, with
duration of 7 hours)
*This program has an extra cost
of US$ 15.00 per person with minimum of 4 people and
limited to 8 people maximum
During the dry
season the excursions to Amazonas River is more difficult
as the Furo do Liberato (Liberato canal) is dry and it is possible to use
horses to cross through it.
Tour
8 - Night picnic with the community (All year, with
duration of 4 hours)
Visit to the
Santa Luzia Community. From there departing in small
paddle canoes accompanied by native guides, the guest can
practice the primitive fishing, using small networks or
spotting and shooting fish with arrows. The product of
fishing is cooked and tasted during a big picnic at
Sanabani River beach close to the community village,
similar to past traditional meetings. At the beach,
around the fire, local people tell traditional folk
stories and mysteries of the Amazonas River.
Tour
9 - Cultural day and interchange (All year, full day)
Visiting the
Silves City to know social and cultural aspects. After
that, going to a small community to know about the "caboclos"
(local people) behavior, life-style, economic activities,
family structure and natural medicine knowledge. At the
manioc flour place, a light meal based on manioc will be
served. In the afternoon, a sport meeting and at night, a
party provided by the community with typical music and
dance.
Tour
10 - Day recognizance - Geography (All year, with
duration of 3 hours)
Tour of geographical recognition of Silves Island surround in motorized canoe.
It will be possible to see dolphins and other curiosities from the region.
During the period of January to July, it is possible to see water lilies (Vitória Régia).
Trails in the Forest
The long trails cross the different landscapes like villages, crops, camp and jungle,
requiring more physical skills. These trails are designed to meet precious woods of the Amazon forest or distant and pleasant places:
Tour 11 - Pau-rosa Tree Trail
(February to September. Difficult level: difficult, duration: 3 days with minimum 5 people and maximum 10 people)
Tour 12 - Bed & breakfast in the Anebá (All year, with duration of one and half day, minimum of 6 people, surcharged in US$ 100 for the group)
Tour 13 - Angelim Tree Trail (All year. Difficult level: medium, duration: 5 hours)
ASPAC - Cultural
and Environmental Protection Association of Silves
The "Associação
de Silves pela Preservação Ambiental e Cultural"-
ASPAC - is a non-profit Brazilian non-governmental
organization, composed of local communities and their
members are the riverines who live in the region of
Amazonian lakes around the Silves Island.
The ASPAC works
on the development of Ecotourism with the traditional
communities of Silves to assure that the resources and
benefits from this activity can return for the protection
of the local lakes.
WWF - World
Wildlife Fund
The WWF is an
international conservation organization with 5 millions
members and present in the 5 continents.
WWF works with
other conservation organizations, governments,
industries, media and the public in general to protect
the natural environment, minimize the negative impacts of
human being activities and provide the maintenance of
biodiversity and ecosystem of the planet.
Packages & Rates >>> Minimum 2 people <<<
| Rates for 2 people (Per person) |
Sanabani
(6 days/5 nights) |
Saracá
(5 days/4 nights) |
Canaçari
(4 days/3 nights) |
Individual
room
Double room
|
US$ 1,083.00 US$ 905.00 |
US$ 930.00 US$ 778.00 |
US$ 780.00 US$ 650.00 |
| Rates for Groups of 3 to 10 people (Per person) |
Sanabani
(6 days/5 nights) |
Saracá
(5 days/4 nights) |
Canaçari
(4 days/3 nights) |
Individual
room
Double room
Triple room
|
US$ 1,019.00 US$ 850.00 US$ 800.00 |
US$ 869.00 US$ 725.00 US$ 688.00 |
US$ 705.00 US$ 606.00 US$
560.00 |
Children
| Up to 6 years old |
Free |
| 7 to 12 years old |
70% |
| From 13 years old on |
100% |
|
Packages includes: transfer
Manaus - Aldeia dos Lagos (Silves) - Manaus,
accommodation, excursions respecting the
restrictions described, bilingual guide and full board (except
drinks). It does not include: aerial
ticket until Manaus, travel insurance, carriers,
tips, drinks and everything what it is not
described in the program above. The mentioned
excursions can be changed due to climatic
conditions. |
Come to live
the experience of Ecotourism in Local Community at Aldeia dos Lagos!
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