Parima-Tapirapecó National Park

Parima-Tapirapecó National Park is a large protected forest area in the mountainous frontier region of Venezuela with varying forest types from lowlands to peaks. The landscape consists of dense rainforest areas, mid-level forests, and higher mountain forests that create different habitats throughout.

The park was established in 1991 as one of Venezuela's largest protected areas, created to safeguard the river sources of the Orinoco and its forest ecosystems. The designation reflected the region's importance for the river system and the wider environment.

The Yanomami people practice their traditional ways of living through farming, hunting, and fishing across the park's territory. Their communities form an integral part of how the forest functions and is used today.

Visitors need to arrange access through La Esmeralda, the nearest settlement, and obtain permits from the park authority before entering the area. Getting there requires planning and local support since the location is remote.

The terrain rises from flat areas to above 2000 meters in elevation, and within this elevation change lives one of the region's most diverse fish populations. These height differences allow hundreds of fish species to coexist in their own separate waters.

Location: Amazonas

Inception: June 5, 1991

Operator: Inparques

GPS coordinates: 3.33024,-64.70467

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:43