Jaua-Sarisariñama National Park

Jaua-Sarisariñama National Park is a protected area featuring three large sandstone plateaus in the Guayana Highlands of southeastern Venezuela. These mountains - Jaua, Sarisariñama, and Guanacoco - rise steeply from the jungle below, creating a landscape of sheer cliffs and isolated tablelands that stand apart from their surroundings.

The park became an official protected area in 1978 and was later incorporated into an expanded conservation zone in 2017. These designations mark efforts to safeguard the wilderness and its ecosystems over time.

The Ye'kuana people have long ties to these mountains, naming them in their own language to reflect their connection to the land. Visitors walking through the park can sense how the landscape remains central to the life and knowledge of indigenous communities in the region.

Reaching the park requires helicopter transportation from Caracas, as road access to the site is not feasible for regular visitors. Prepare for isolated conditions and bring appropriate gear for jungle and mountain exploration.

The Sarisariñama plateau contains four massive sinkholes that formed when the mountain's surface collapsed, revealing hidden depths below. These dramatic natural formations create one of the most unusual geological features visitors can encounter in the region.

Location: Bolívar

Location: Amazonas

Inception: December 12, 1978

Operator: Inparques

GPS coordinates: 4.68159,-64.22162

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:41