Monte Caburaí

Monte Caburaí is a mountain summit straddling the Brazil-Guyana border at 1,465 meters in elevation. It marks the northernmost point of Brazilian territory within Roraima state and stands surrounded by dense rainforest.

Brazilian explorer Marschall Cândido Rondon led an expedition to the summit in 1930 that established its status as Brazil's northernmost point. This journey helped define and confirm Brazil's northern border.

The Ingarikó people live in communities around the mountain and continue their traditions of fishing and basket weaving as part of daily life. Visitors can observe how these practices connect people to the forest.

The trek to reach the summit takes several hours through dense rainforest under hot and humid tropical conditions. Visitors should bring plenty of water and appropriate gear for wet weather and difficult terrain.

The summit serves as the source of the Ailã River and harbors rare plants like Clusiagrandiflora found nowhere else outside this region and Guyana. This botanical distinctiveness makes it valuable for conservation and scientific study.

Elevation above the sea: 1,465 m

GPS coordinates: 5.26958,-60.20962

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:25