Lake Tefé
Lago Tefé
A broad blackwater lake beside the town of Tefé, with great sunset views and fishing boats at the docks. Boat tours are possible before or after a reserve trip.
Lake Tefé is a large lake formed where the Tefé River widens before flowing into the Solimões. The town of Tefé sits on the lake's eastern shore at its mouth. During a half-day wait for a boat or a flight, you can hire a boat from the town dock to watch the sunset, fishermen casting nets, and river dolphins along the shore. When the water is low, large sandy beaches emerge along the lakeshore. During the 2023 Amazon drought, water temperatures spiked and more than a hundred river dolphins died, drawing international attention. The Mamirauá Institute now monitors the lake over the long term. Boat fares are negotiable, so choose a boat with life jackets. The afternoon sun is intense, so an evening departure is the most comfortable.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Tefé Town & Floating Port
- Boca do Mamirauá Community
- Uakari Floating Lodge
- Várzea Flooded Forest Canoe Trails
- Lake Mamirauá