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- Inselbergs and sheer sandstone cliffs — The park’s signature: abrupt, often vertical rocky outcrops rising out of the rainforest. They give the place a “mountain-in-the-jungle” feel, great for dramatic photos and for scrambling up short, steep trails to wild viewpoints. (Personal favorite — those cliffs at sunrise.)
- Panoramic mirantes (viewpoints) — Small hikes lead to ridgelines where you can look across an endless green sea of canopy, watch early-morning mist lift, and pick out river snaking lines far below. Best for sunrise and for getting your bearings in this massive, remote park.
- Waterfalls and natural swimming pools — Scattered cascades drop off the cliffs into clear plunge pools. They’re perfect for a cool dip after a sweaty walk, and each waterfall has its own character — some
- Inselbergs and sheer sandstone cliffs — The park’s signature: abrupt, often vertical rocky outcrops rising out of the rainforest. They give the place a “mountain-in-the-jungle” feel, great for dramatic photos and for scrambling up short, steep trails to wild viewpoints. (Personal favorite — those cliffs at sunrise.)
- Panoramic mirantes (viewpoints) — Small hikes lead to ridgelines where you can look across an endless green sea of canopy, watch early-morning mist lift, and pick out river snaking lines far below. Best for sunrise and for getting your bearings in this massive, remote park.
- Waterfalls and natural swimming pools — Scattered cascades drop off the cliffs into clear plunge pools. They’re perfect for a cool dip after a sweaty walk, and each waterfall has its own character — some short and powerful, others long and ribbon-like.
- River corridors and boat trips — Exploring by canoe or motorboat is how most people see the park: braided channels, side creeks and flooded forest edges that concentrate wildlife. Look for bustling riverbanks, caimans lurking in quiet bends, and lots of bird activity.
- Highland and cloud-edge forests — At higher elevations the vegetation changes: orchids, bromeliads and mossy trunks are common, and the feel is noticeably cooler and wetter than the lowlands. It’s where you can find species that don’t live down in the plain.
- Birdlife and primates — The park hosts a huge variety of birds — macaws, toucans and many understory specialists — plus several monkey species. It’s not guaranteed every walk, but dawn and dusk are the best bets for concentrated sightings and dawn chorus.
- Remote wilderness and riverine communities — Part of the appeal is the sense of real remoteness: few trails, tiny riverside settlements, and simple overnight camps. Visiting respectfully gives you a chance to see traditional ways of life and to appreciate how wild this corner of Brazil still is.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.