The Complete Story
One forest, from the Golden Lion to the high silence.
A deeper, editorial reading of the Atlantic Forest corridor — every chapter in its correct place.
01The Golden Lion — Silva Jardim
Every Tamaruva journey begins in Rio and reaches the Golden Lion Tamarin through the AMLD field context in Silva Jardim, followed by the welcome of Fazenda dos Cordeiros.
02The Origins Planting
On Golden Lion Origins and every longer journey, guests take part in The Origins Planting: a native seedling, a GPS record and a certificate. It is a quiet, personal gesture — not a funding claim.
03Restoration and wetlands — REGUA
From the Atlantic Forest Origins Journey onward, the story expands at REGUA in Guapiaçu: restored forest, wetlands and remarkable birdlife — the wider web of life the Golden Lion depends on.
04Reflection — Parador Lumiar
Legacy Expedition and Tamaruva Apex add two days of mountain stillness and birdlife at Parador Lumiar. No monkeys live in this chapter — it is for reflection.
05The high silence — Itatiaia
Tamaruva Apex alone rises into the Itatiaia highlands, based at Vert Hotel Penedo. The Northern Muriqui is a specialist-led attempt in this context — never a promise.
06The Last Chapter — Where Hope Took Root
Origins, Origins Journey, Legacy and Apex all close with The Last Chapter — Where Hope Took Root, in the quiet light of the Rio Atlantic Forest, minutes from the city.