At 4 080 miles, the Amazon is the
largest river system in the world
with a drainage area of over two
and a half million square miles.
During the rainy season the Amazon
spews an incredible 28 billion
gallons of water into the Atlantic,
this fresh water dilutes the salinity
of the sea for more than 100 miles
offshore.

The Agua Boa Lodge and Houseboat are
both located on the Agua Boa River
which is one of the 1 000 plus tributaries
that feeds the mighty Amazon River.
Situated almost 200 miles north west of
the Brazilian city of Manaus in deep
jungle, the Agua Boa River can be found
flowing from its source high in the
Mocidade mountains through a stunning
landscape of almost entirely uninhabited
rain forest and savannah.

The beautiful clear waters of the Agua Boa flow through one of the best
protected areas of the Amazon region, before entering into the larger Branco
River, which in turn joins the River Negro. At Manaus, the River Negro joins the
River Solimoes to form the Amazon proper.

With an Ecotourism Reserve status, and its permanent protection from the INPA
(the Brazilian Environmental Institute) the Agua Boa and its beautiful
surroundings are protected from illegal commercial fishing, hunting and
deforestation. Our policies of using only single barbless hooks and only allowing
catch and release, ensure the variety of fish to be found whilst fishing the Agua
Boa is truly amazing. This has led to a large population of top quality fish that
has been allowed to develop over the years. The added protection given to the
region provides a wonderful environment for species such as the endangered
Amazon River Turtle, giant Amazon River Otters, Bracket Deer and Jaguar to
name a few, to live almost undisturbed in a rich and diverse environment.