The Tupé Sustainable Development Reserve (RDS) is west of the city of Manaus, on the north bank of the Rio Negro about 25 kilometres (16 mi) from the urban area.

It includes the communities of Livramento, Julião, Central, Tatu, São João do Lago do Tupé and Agrovida.

The beach, which can only be accessed by boat, varies in width from 20 to 80 metres (66 to 262 ft) depending on the river's water level.

Residents say SEMMAS, the municipal environmental authority, prohibits planting crops or harvesting wood for construction.

[1] The purpose was to mitigate the environmental impacts of real estate speculation and illegal exploitation of the natural resources, and support sustainable development of the traditional residents, with emphasis on combating poverty.