Associação Mico-Leão-Dourado
Since 1992, coordinating the conservation of the Golden Lion Tamarin and the restoration of its habitat in the São João River basin — the very ground where our journeys begin.
Our Essence
The Story of Our Seal: The Golden Lion Tamarin and the Living Forest
Every detail behind Tamaruva and our visual identity was meticulously crafted to translate the very soul of our region, with the Golden Lion Tamarin standing as our ultimate flagship and identity.
01The Golden Lion Tamarin
The Golden Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia): The absolute heart and soul of Tamaruva. As the peerless flagship of Rio de Janeiro's biodiversity and the lifelong conservation triumphs in Silva Jardim, this charismatic primate represents our deep commitment to keeping forest habitats connected so wildlife may thrive in absolute freedom. Through our privileged access and close affinity with the Golden Lion Tamarin Association (AMLD), we offer our travelers an intimate glimpse into this remarkable conservation success story.
02The Juçara Palm
The Juçara Palm (Euterpe edulis): The foundational ecological pillar sustaining the forest. By championing ethical management and sustainable fruit harvesting, we secure abundant nourishment for fauna and fuel the local bioeconomy while keeping the majestic trees standing.
03The Red-necked Tanager
The Red-necked Tanager (Tangara cyanocephala): Representing the dazzling avifauna that mesmerizes naturalists and birdwatchers along every trail, complementing the rich symphony of life in our territory.
04Atlantic Forest Birdwatching Treasures
Atlantic Forest Birdwatching Treasures: Across our exclusive territory—from REGUA and Fazenda dos Cordeiros to the lands protected by AMLD—discerning birders can track ten of the most coveted, rare, and exquisite avian species of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, including the elusive Shrike-like Cotinga (Chibante), Black-legged Dacnis (Saí-de-pernas-pretas), Brazilian Tanager (Tiê-sangue), Jacutinga, Saffron Toucanet (Araçari-banana), Frilled Coquette (Topetinho-vermelho), Bare-throated Bellbird (Araponga), White-necked Hawk (Gavião-pombo-pequeno), Restinga Antwren (Formigueiro-do-litoral), and White-bibbed Antbird.
05The Tamaruva Seal
The Tamaruva Seal: Far more than a mere emblem, this signature seal embodies the core ethos of Tamaruva Origins: an unbreakable alliance between conscious discovery, profound cultural immersion, and the noble responsibility of championing a living, inhabited forest through ultra-sustainable luxury travel in Rio de Janeiro
Our Allies
Partners in Conservation
Tamaruva walks alongside the guardians of this forest. These are the people and organisations whose work keeps the canopy standing — and whose world our travellers are privileged to enter.
Fazenda dos Cordeiros
A family farm and private reserve in Silva Jardim — our home for birdwatching, rural life and the quiet welcome of the Cordeiros family at the edge of the forest.
Selva Green
A Dutch-rooted initiative restoring the Juçara palm through agroforestry with the farmers of Silva Jardim — planting the future of the Atlantic Forest.
REGUA — Reserva Ecológica de Guapiaçu
Twenty-five years protecting and replanting the Guapiaçu valley — over one million trees, restored wetlands and some of the finest birding in the Americas.