Pousada Garrido

Overview

Description

La Posada de Garrido is a family development within the Rio Negro Sustainable Development Reserve (SDR) in the community of Nossa Senhora do Perpétuo. The area is known simply as Tumbira, since it is on the banks of the Igarapé Tumbira stream.

The community is home to the Agnello Bittencourt core sustainable conservation area, a multifaceted community service structure that serves the 19 communities of the SDR. It has a school, a health center, accommodations for students and teachers, a digital lab, multipurpose room, nursery, garden, and an operational base of support for institutional allies. The community is about 68 km (42 miles) from Manaus, the state capital.

Rooms

6 bedrooms with a double bed, shelves and hangers, and private bathroom with shower, mirror, and toilet.

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 6

Percentage of local employees: 100

• We use solar energy at the inn.
• We separate recyclable materials and give them to local artisans who use them to make jewelry and other products.
• We store rainwater in a container.
• The products, foods, and labor at the inn come from local residents.
• Our tours contribute to community development.

Getting There

Nearest international airport: Manaus (MAO)

Travel time to nearest airport: 2 hours 25 min

Getting to the inn takes almost two hours in a rented boat or five hours in a public boat. There are also seaplanes for hire. Before going to the inn, please contact Roberto Brito or Nádia Lucia by phone: (092) 9146-4667.

Additional Information

Date This Information Was Provided

February 2013.

Photos courtesy of Pousada Garrido, Brazil, for SustainableTrip.org.