Serra do Pardo National Park

Serra do Pardo National Park is a large protected area in Pará situated between São Félix do Xingu and Altamira. The landscape features forested hills cut by the Pardo River, creating varied habitats across its terrain.

The area was once a site of rubber extraction in the 1950s before becoming a national park in 2005. It is now managed by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation to protect the forests long-term.

The park holds deep meaning for indigenous communities who have maintained their way of life within these forests for generations. Visitors can observe how local groups continue to use the land and river as part of their daily practices.

The park sits in a tropical region with warm and humid conditions year-round. Visitors should prepare for jungle trails and bring sturdy footwear plus insect protection.

The area is home to rare bird species like the Red-necked Aracari that exist in few other regions. The forests here have retained much of their original vegetation despite earlier exploitation.