Terra Selvagem was born from a vision to create a sanctuary where adventure seekers could experience the raw power and delicate beauty of the Amazon in its purest form. Our retreat sits at the convergence of Brazilian, Peruvian, and Colombian Amazon territories, giving you access to diverse ecosystems and cultural experiences found nowhere else on Earth.
The Amazon rainforest pulses with a vibrant energy that awakens something primal within us—an emerald sense of adventure in the heart of nature. At Terra Selvagem, we've created experiences that harness this transformative power, inviting you to rediscover your place in the natural world.
Perched on stilts along a pristine tributary, our Riverside Bungalows offer an intimate connection with the Amazon's waterways. Watch pink dolphins from your private deck, observe aquatic life through glass floor sections, and fall asleep to the gentle sounds of flowing water. Each bungalow features open-air rainfall showers, traditional dugout canoes for personal exploration, and natural cooling systems that eliminate the need for air conditioning while maintaining perfect comfort.
Suspended 25-40 meters above the forest floor, our Canopy Treehouses offer a perspective once reserved for researchers and canopy-dwelling wildlife. These architectural marvels integrate seamlessly with living trees, featuring retractable roof sections for stargazing from bed, private observation decks for breakfast amid the treetops, and panoramic windows that position you eye-level with curious monkeys and technicolor birds. Access your treehouse via spiral staircases, suspension bridges, or even an exhilarating zip-line entrance.
Our exclusive Terra Villas represent the pinnacle of sustainable luxury in the Amazon. These spacious residences feature living roofs planted with native species, walls of glass that fully retract to eliminate barriers between indoor comfort and outdoor wilderness, and private bio-filtered plunge pools. Each villa includes a meditation pavilion, museum-quality indigenous artwork, and comes with a dedicated host and personal naturalist to ensure a completely tailored experience. Perfect for those seeking ultimate privacy and uncompromising comfort in the heart of the rainforest.
Our flagship restaurant transforms foraged ingredients into sophisticated dishes that tell the Amazon's story. Nightly tasting menus in a pavilion with jungle views, where naturalists explain the ecological significance of each remarkable flavor.
Open-air dining celebrating Amazonian fruits and our forest gardens. Breakfast features exotic fruit stations and indigenous specialties, while lunch offers interactive food stations with the morning's harvest, all enjoyed with spectacular canopy views.
A treetop bar accessed via suspension bridges, offering sunset views and cocktails crafted with house-infused spirits and rainforest botanicals. Sample our 15 signature cachaça blends while watching the forest transform from day to night.
Exclusive culinary adventures in extraordinary settings—jungle feasts by firelight, floating lunches through flooded forests, or private dinners beside hidden waterfalls, combining exceptional cuisine with spectacular wilderness locations.
Interactive culinary workshops where you harvest ingredients from our forest gardens and learn traditional preparation techniques from indigenous chefs. Create Amazonian specialties using ancient methods, from preparing manioc flour to fermenting tropical fruits.
Reduced illegal hunting by 78% since 2020
123 animals successfully rehabilitated and released last year
Land rights secured for 17,000 hectares of traditional territories
17 previously undocumented species identified since 2018
Programs reaching 500+ children annually
Through renewable energy, forest protection, and carbon offset projects, we sequester more carbon than we produce
Rainwater harvesting and gray water recycling reduce our freshwater footprint
Comprehensive composting and recycling systems eliminate landfill waste
I've photographed big cats on four continents, but nothing compares to watching a 200-pound jaguar silently slip into the water and emerge minutes later with a caiman in its jaws.
Terra Selvagem's guides knew exactly where to position us for this once-in-a-lifetime moment
On the third day of our trek, we reached a waterfall that our guide confirmed receives fewer than 50 human visitors each year
As we swam in the pristine pool beneath it, I realized this was perhaps the most remote place I would ever experience in my lifetime.
What distinguishes Terra Selvagem is that conservation isn't a marketing angle—it's visibly the core purpose of the enterprise.
The transparency about how guest fees support specific initiatives is refreshing in an industry often guilty of greenwashing.
After three decades studying biodiversity hotspots, I was stunned by what Terra Selvagem has achieved. In just one week, I documented 43 species I'd never observed in their natural habitat before.
Their commitment to undisturbed observation allows for wildlife encounters that would be impossible elsewhere in the Amazon.
