Visit Brazil: Reserva Ecológica de Guapi Assu (REGUA)

Key activities, species and places of interest

Birding, trail walking, guided walks. Guests at the Guapi Assu Bird Lodge have access to low and high altitude forest and the reserve wetlands.
Birds include: Shrike-like Cotinga, White-necked Hawk, Salvadori's Antwren, Fork-tailed Tody-Tyrant, Russet-winged Spadebill, Black-legged Dacnis and Giant Snipe.
Mammals include: Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth, Brown Howler Monkeys and the rare Southern Woolly Spider Monkey (Muriqui).
The Guapi Assu Bird Lodge run excursions to a variety of other habitats for species not found at REGUA.

REGUA is situated only 80km North-East of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil in the Serra dos Órgãos Mountains. The reserve spans from around 30m above sea level at the wetland areas up to 2000m, thus providing a range of unique habitats and it is one of the last locations where original Atlantic Forest remains intact at all altitudes.

Fitness level required

REGUA has an extensive network of scenic trails which provide wildlife and outstanding birdwatching opportunities. They have three grades of trail, easy, moderate and difficult. The "easy" trails are considered suitable for most levels of fitness. Learn more about the trails on the REGUA website.

Accommodation

The Guapi Assu Bird Lodge offers excellent accommodation and is non-profit making; your stay will contribute towards REGUA's conservation work which includes habitat restoration, biodiversity monitoring, species reintroductions and education and community projects.

Guapi Assu Bird Lodge

The lodge is equipped to a very high standard
Sleeps up to 18 (six double, two twin and two single rooms) all with own bathrooms
Full board with breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Excellent library
Small swimming pool
24 hour electricity
Hot solar heated water
Free satellite internet access nearby
About 2 hours from Rio de Janeiro Galeão-Antônio Carlos Jobim International Airport
Mini-bus transfer service to and from the airports or hotels in Rio
Season information: July to November - busiest time. March to June - quieter, weather slightly cooler. Flights also cheaper but check the Rio Carnival dates as this will push up prices.

See website for more information: www.guapiassubirdlodge.com
Current rates: www.guapiassubirdlodge.com/rates.html
Visitor reviews: www.guapiassubirdlodge.com/tripreports.html

Enquiries: Nicholas and Raquel Locke at aregua@terra.com.br