The group were picked up from Rio and arrived at the wonderful Itororo lodge by 09.30. Birding action started swiftly with some serious feeder action, highlights were many and included Brassy-breasted Tanager, Golden-chevroned Tanager, Ruby-crowned Tanager, Burnished-buff Tanager, Maroon-bellied Parakeet, Plain Parakeet, Sayaca Tanager, Azure-shouldered Tanager,...

A recent and fascinating discovery in Brazil's Atlantic Rainforest has captured the attention of researchers and nature enthusiasts alike: the Guapiaçu cherry. This fruit-bearing tree, scientifically named Eugenia guapiassuana, was identified in the Guapiaçu Ecological Reserve (REGUA), one of our partners.

Often, we don't know if an orchid was a gift, an exchange, or a find, but they cherished each one of them. It is an honor to care for what they loved and for what they have left behind. Thank you, mother; thank you, father. 👩‍❤️‍👨❤️

Most of our guests at Eco Lodge Itororó are nature enthusiasts, photographers, birdwatchers, and hiking groups. They usually stay between three and seven days at Itororó, going out for daily excursions in organized tours to targeted locations of their interest, taking packed lunches for their outings after an early breakfast.