Pico da Neblina, Mountain summit in Amazonas, Brazil
Pico da Neblina is a mountain summit in Amazonas, Brazil, rising 2,994 meters above sea level and forming the border with Venezuela. The mountain lies within the Imeri range and is surrounded by dense rainforest that extends to its upper slopes.
The mountain was discovered in 1962 during a border survey expedition and replaced Pico da Bandeira as the highest point in Brazil. The first documented climb took place in 1965 by a Brazilian military expedition that traveled through the jungle for several weeks.
The region around the summit is home to the Yanomami, who have inhabited this area for centuries and give it its cultural meaning. Expeditions to the mountain are often accompanied by members of this community, who share their knowledge of trails and forest areas.
Access to the summit requires authorization from Brazilian authorities and coordination with local Yanomami communities. Visitors should plan several days for the journey, as flights to São Gabriel da Cachoeira and subsequent boat trips are necessary.
The slopes of the summit harbor carnivorous plant species like Heliamphora neblinae that have adapted to the high altitude. These species are found only on this mountain and live among the rock formations and moss areas of the upper zones.
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