Belo Shabono

Take a journey through Mother Earth’s beautiful natural garden and experience a slice of paradise on Earth with Belo Shabono. Our rustic boat cruises offer a serene feeling that can specially be found in the Amazon. Before long, you will call this place home and find yourself more mindful and more connected – more connected to yourself, to mother nature…and to each other.

Belo Shabono is a custom-built wooden boat that was created by local craftsmen with a focus on sustainability and authenticity. It is modeled after the classic Brazilian Amazonian design, offering vintage style and modern amenities that minimize impact on our environment. Our special care to details and unique features create an atmosphere of warmth, coziness, and peace. You will be welcomed by the soft harmony of the regional birds, the calm of the infinite rivers, and the beauty soul of our indigenous people. This is an authentic glamping expedition – a true Amazonian experience.

We will navigate primarily on the Rio Negro (black river), and its gorgeous lakes where the acidic water prevents mosquitoes from developing. Our excursions consist of kayaking and canoeing on the river, walking in the jungle, visiting local traditional villages, and learning about the history and culture of the rainforest. We will get to appreciate the local creatures – swimming with pink dolphins, watching sloths in the trees, searching for alligators in the night, and early morning …