Serra da Mocidade National Park

Serra da Mocidade National Park is a nature reserve in Roraima and Amazonas covering over 375,000 hectares of tropical rainforest. The region features mountain ranges with elevations between 100 and 1,700 meters, creating different zones that support diverse habitats for amphibians and reptiles.

The reserve was established in 1998 by the Brazilian government to protect natural ecosystems in northern Amazon region. This creation came at a time when pressure on the Amazon was increasing and special measures became necessary to safeguard these areas.

The park borders Yanomami Indigenous Territory and acts as a protective buffer for communities living there. The forest landscape shapes the daily life of Indigenous peoples who have inhabited this region for generations.

The area is difficult to access and is mainly visited by research teams studying amphibians and reptiles. Visitors should know that infrastructure is minimal and careful planning with support from local guides is necessary.

The park contains rivers with distinct chemical compositions such as the Catrimani River and Água Boa do Univini River. These waterways flow through dense forest areas and create unusual aquatic environments that are rarely encountered elsewhere.