Serranía La Neblina National Park

Serranía La Neblina National Park is a mountain range park where high peaks disappear into thick clouds and mist. The landscape consists of steep slopes covered with dense forest, deep valleys, and water that flows constantly through the terrain.

The park was established in 1978 to protect the unique mountain ecosystems of the Guiana Shield region. This designation recognized the ecological importance of preserving these forests for the future.

The Yanomami and Pemon peoples live within the park and maintain practices passed down through generations. You can see how they harvest plants and hunt using knowledge adapted to the mountain forest environment.

Entry to the park requires official approval and you must hire a local guide who knows the terrain well. The weather is constantly wet and cloudy, so waterproof clothing and sturdy hiking boots are essential for muddy trails.

The park is home to the Neblinaria celiae, a plant species found nowhere else that thrives only under the permanent cloud cover of these mountains. This rare plant shows how forest plants have adapted to constant moisture and mist.

Location: Amazonas

Inception: December 12, 1978

Operator: Instituto Nacional de Parques

GPS coordinates: 0.94770,-66.03848

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:40