Tumucumaque Mountains National Park

Tumucumaque Mountains National Park is a vast protected area in northern Brazil that preserves large tracts of Amazon rainforest and remote mountain ranges. Created in 2002, the park protects an extensive area of largely intact tropical forest and river systems.

The park’s scale and remoteness limit infrastructure and tourism; its landscapes include lowland rainforest, upland forest and river corridors that support high biodiversity and numerous indigenous and traditional use areas. Conservation focus is on maintaining extensive, contiguous habitat and protecting freshwater sources.

Situated in Brazil’s far north, the park lies in the Amazon biome and is administered by the federal conservation agency. Its remoteness and limited access help preserve its ecological integrity.

• Size: Covers roughly 38,800 square kilometres, making it one of the largest tropical forest national parks in the world.
• Access: Access is highly restricted and the park is reached mainly by river travel or small aircraft; there is minimal visitor infrastructure and permits are required for most visits.

Tumucumaque Mountains National Park is in a remote section of northern Brazil (Amapá). Access is by river or chartered aircraft from regional hubs such as Oiapoque or Macapá, and requires coordination with Brazilian environmental authorities (ICMBio) and authorized operators. Overland access is generally impractical.

• This is a remote, protected Amazon park-access is by river or air only and requires prior coordination with Brazilian authorities or authorized tour operators.
• Bring insect protection and vaccination documentation as required; prepare for long river journeys and limited services.
• Respect local indigenous communities and follow park regulations to minimize ecological impact.