Pousada Boyrá

Pousada Boyrá proves that sustainable tourism and luxury experiences can coexist beautifully. The main lodge houses the restaurant (where the toucans are regulars), while the bar serves scrumptious cocktails. Three private river decks off exclusive access to the river and the infinity pool is surely the best spot in the area to watch the water go by. In the evening, entertainment comes courtesy of nature – tapirs visiting the pool and the kind of complete silence that reminds city dwellers what peace actually sounds like.

Eleven bungalow-style suites blend into the forest, each offering all the amenities required: aircon, minibars, flat-screen TVs and bathrooms with beautiful toiletries. But the real luxury lies in those private balconies, complete with hammocks and panoramic views that change as the light filters through the canopy. Some have direct views of the forest, whilst others overlook the river or infinity pool. Furnishings prioritise comfort and natural materials, creating spaces that feel like sophisticated camping.

Pousada Boyrá is a private, natural playground, offering kayaking and stand-up paddling on the longest fall-free stretch of the Formoso River, zip-lining through forest canopy, and hiking on the island itself. Wildlife watching requires no special tours – araras, toucans, tapirs, and countless tropical birds treat the property as their personal stage - but guided wildlife tours can be arranged for more structured exploration. The proximity to Bonito's famous attractions also allows easy visits to the underground caves and waterfall hikes if the mood strikes.