Tumucumaque National Park
Parque Nacional Montanhas do Tumucumaque · 아마파주
national park of Brazil
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Tumucumaque National Park
Welcome to the Tumucumaque Mountains National Park, a place of superlatives and profound isolation. You are entering the largest national park in Brazil and the largest tropical forest national park on the planet, covering a…
Listen in the app2Serra do Navio — The Logistics Frontier
Our journey begins in Serra do Navio, the small municipality that serves as the jumping-off point for expeditions into the southern part of the park. Entering the largest forest park on the planet is not a simple walk; it…
Listen in the app3The River Journey — Navigating the Arteries
The 'highway' into Tumucumaque is the river. For hours, you will navigate the winding waterways that cut through the dense rainforest. …
Listen in the app4Base Camp — Living the Scientific Mission
Deep in the park, far from any permanent settlement, lies the base camp used by researchers and guards. For those lucky enough to visit, life here is a study in rustic discipline. …
Listen in the app5The Giant Angelim Vermelho — Sentinels of Time
As you hike the trails near the base camp, you will encounter the true giants of the Amazon: the Angelim Vermelho trees. These massive specimens can reach heights of over 65 meters and live for more than 150 years. …
Listen in the app6Montanha do Val — The Summit of the Shield
To truly appreciate the scale of Tumucumaque, you must ascend to one of its high points, such as the Montanha do Val. Reaching the summit is a 'radical and rustic' challenge, involving steep climbs through dense forest and over…
Listen in the app7Vila Brasil — The Human Outpost
On the very edge of the park, along the Oiapoque River, lies Vila Brasil, a unique community that serves as a border outpost between Brazil and French Guiana. This is a place where the life of the 'Ribeirinhos' (river people) is…
Listen in the app8Tumucumaque National Park
As we conclude our journey through the Tumucumaque Mountains National Park, take a moment to absorb the sheer scale of the green world around you. You have experienced a place that is a global treasure, a sanctuary for millions…
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What is Tumucumaque National Park?
Tumucumaque National Park is a place in 아마파주 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 아마파주 |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 1.8333, -54.0000 |
| Last updated |