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- Sierra ridges and sandstone inselbergs — those steep, rocky ridgelines rising out of the jungle are the park’s signature. Hike up short trails to panoramic overlooks; the rock formations create microhabitats you won’t see in the flat Amazon. (Personal favorite — the views and the sense of being in a different world.)
- Meandering rivers and oxbow lakes — the park is threaded with slow, wide rivers and crescent-shaped lakes. Travel by canoe or boat to see flooded forests, spot river dolphins or caimans at dawn, and follow natural waterways that serve as the main “roads.”
- White-sand (campinarana) forests — stark, open forest patches on white sand that host weird, specialized plants and a different suite of animals. The look and light here contrast sharply with the surrounding terra firme jungle.
- Sierra ridges and sandstone inselbergs — those steep, rocky ridgelines rising out of the jungle are the park’s signature. Hike up short trails to panoramic overlooks; the rock formations create microhabitats you won’t see in the flat Amazon. (Personal favorite — the views and the sense of being in a different world.)
- Meandering rivers and oxbow lakes — the park is threaded with slow, wide rivers and crescent-shaped lakes. Travel by canoe or boat to see flooded forests, spot river dolphins or caimans at dawn, and follow natural waterways that serve as the main “roads.”
- White-sand (campinarana) forests — stark, open forest patches on white sand that host weird, specialized plants and a different suite of animals. The look and light here contrast sharply with the surrounding terra firme jungle.
- Várzea and seasonally flooded forest — the rhythm of high and low water transforms the landscape and concentrates wildlife. During high water you’ll see birds, monkeys, and fish using tree canopies and flooded channels in unusual ways.
- Pristine wildlife viewing — high biodiversity with troops of monkeys, colorful macaws and parrots, toucans, and the possibility (rarely) of seeing big mammals like tapir or finding jaguar sign. Low visitor numbers mean encounters feel raw and real.
- Birding hotspots and raptor lookout points — excellent canopy birdlife and raptors, including species that favor cliff edges and ridges. Bring optics and a patient ear; mornings are magical for song and wing flashes.
- Remote-wilderness river trips and local river communities — much of the park is only reachable by multi-day boat trips, which is part of the charm. Trips are often community- or guide-led, offering camping, simple trails, and genuine wilderness immersion rather than polished tourist routes.
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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.