Cerro Yaví Natural Monument

Cerro Yaví Natural Monument is a mountain formation in Amazonas featuring steep cliff faces that rise to more than 2,000 meters. The site is covered in dense forest vegetation and spans across multiple terrain zones at different elevations.

The Venezuelan government recognized the ecological importance of this area in the early 1990s and established it as a protected natural site. This action was taken to conserve the unique ecosystems and resources found within its boundaries.

Indigenous groups of the region have long connections to this place through their knowledge of local plants and traditional land use. Their presence and practices remain visible in how the mountain is understood and valued today.

Visiting requires permissions and experienced local guides due to the remote location and dense forest making navigation difficult. Prepare for demanding hiking and terrain conditions, and expect variable weather and river crossings.

The mountain harbors underground river systems flowing through its interior that emerge as waterfalls along its vertical rock walls. These hidden waterways create a distinctive hydrological network that shapes the site's geological character.

Location: Amazonas

Inception: 1990

Operator: Inparques

GPS coordinates: 5.71455,-65.90424

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:26