Cristalino Camp Introduces a New Way to Stay in the Brazilian Amazon
With just two private tents, architecture by Adriana Da Riva and guided forest experiences, the new retreat expands the hospitality offering of Cristalino Lodge.
On the banks of the Cristalino River, in northern Mato Grosso, a new hospitality project offers an intimate way to experience the Brazilian Amazon. Opened in 2026, Cristalino Camp extends the experience of Cristalino Lodge with two private tented accommodations set within a protected forest reserve.
Located in Novo Mundo, the Camp operates independently from the original lodge, although guests can combine both properties during a longer stay. It sits within the Cristalino private reserves, which protect more than 11,000 hectares of Amazonian forest.
Architecture within the forest
Designed by Brazilian architect Adriana Da Riva, the project occupies a former support area within the reserve. Elevated structures, timber, galvanized iron and native landscaping create a close relationship with the surrounding vegetation.
Each tent offers 109 square meters, with two bedrooms, climate control, indoor and outdoor showers and a private bathtub facing the landscape. The two units are positioned for privacy, while a separate social tent hosts shared dining and gathering spaces.
The architecture draws on the traditional expedition camp, reinterpreted through contemporary Brazilian design and the comforts expected of an international hospitality destination.
Amazonian ingredients at the table
Food is part of the experience. Chef Fabio Vieira has developed a menu centered on regional ingredients and cooking techniques, including preparations over fire.
Tucupi, Brazil nuts, bacuri, açaí and freshwater fish connect each meal to the culinary traditions and biodiversity of the region.
The Camp’s social spaces include an open kitchen, a dining area and a riverside deck, so that meals become part of the time spent in the forest.
Exploring a protected landscape
Daily activities include guided walks, canoe excursions, boat trips and wildlife observation. Guests can also access experiences associated with Cristalino Lodge, including its network of forest trails and observation towers.
According to the property, its hospitality activities support conservation, environmental education and research initiatives connected to the Cristalino Ecological Foundation. The Camp also reports the use of solar technologies and wastewater treatment systems, although it has not published figures on their measurable impact.
Getting there
Cristalino Camp is reached through Alta Floresta, in Mato Grosso. According to the property, the journey from the airport combines about 40 minutes by road with 45 minutes to one hour by boat.
Guests staying at Cristalino Lodge can also reach the Camp by river, a trip of about 30 minutes to one hour.
With so few accommodations and direct access to the forest, Cristalino Camp adds a new dimension to Brazilian nature-based hospitality: one in which the landscape, rather than the scale of the property, defines the stay.
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