Serra do Cachimbo, Mountain ridge in southern Pará, Brazil.
Serra do Cachimbo is a mountain ridge in southern Pará that rises between 250 and 740 meters (820 and 2,430 feet) above the surrounding landscape. The formation consists of continuous rocky masses separated by flat-bottomed valleys that shape the terrain of this remote area.
A military testing facility called Campo de Provas Brigadeiro Velloso was established within the ridge as part of Brazilian defense development. This installation brought significant infrastructure changes to an otherwise remote mountain region.
Indigenous communities maintain their traditional ways of life throughout the Serra do Cachimbo region, preserving their connection to the natural environment.
The BR-163 highway provides the main access route through this mountain region, though visitors should prepare for isolated conditions and sparse facilities. Bringing supplies and planning ahead is essential since services are limited in this remote area.
The ridge contains natural springs that form the source waters of several river systems, particularly the Cristalino and São Bento rivers. These waterways originate here before flowing across the landscape to join the larger Tapajós basin.
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