Serra do Aracá State Park, State park in Barcelos, Brazil
Serra do Aracá State Park is a protected area in northern Amazonas covering around 1.8 million hectares. The land consists of thick rainforest, mountains rising to 2000 meters, and multiple river systems winding through it.
The park was established in 1990 and now overlaps by about 82 percent with Yanomami Indigenous Territory that received official recognition shortly after. This overlap continues to shape how the land is managed and protected today.
The Yanomami people have lived across these lands for generations, maintaining their way of life within areas that now overlap with the protected zone. Visitors who travel here may encounter signs of their presence and learn about how indigenous communities coexist with conservation efforts.
Reaching this park requires several days of travel by boat from Barcelos, navigating the Rio Negro and its tributaries. Visitors need official authorization and should arrange the trip with experienced local guides familiar with river conditions.
Within the park lies a powerful waterfall dropping about 400 meters, among the tallest in South America. This natural feature draws many visitors as a centerpiece of their journey into this remote area.
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