Monte Roraima National Park
Parque Nacional do Monte Roraima
national park of Brazil
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Monte Roraima National Park
Welcome to one of the most intellectually stimulating and visually arresting landscapes on our planet, the Monte Roraima National Park. As we stand here, we are looking at a geological artifact that is approximately two billion…
Listen in the app2Paraitepui — The Threshold of the Expedition
Our journey begins at the indigenous community of Paraitepui, located at an elevation that serves as the final staging ground for all expeditions. Here, the local Pemon people act as the primary guides and porters, embodying a…
Listen in the app3The Base Camp — Looking Up at the Wall
Arriving at the Base Camp, situated at roughly one thousand nine hundred meters, the scale of Monte Roraima becomes overwhelming. The vertical cliffs, some rising over a thousand meters straight up, lean slightly forward as if…
Listen in the app4Paso de las Lagrimas — The Passage of Tears
As we ascend from the base camp, the path becomes a grueling scramble through what is known as the Paso de las Lagrimas, or the Passage of Tears. This section earned its name not just from the physical exhaustion of the…
Listen in the app5The Maverick Rock and the Summit Plateau
Standing atop the summit at two thousand eight hundred and ten meters, we are at the highest point of the Canaima National Park. This particular outcrop is known as the Maverick Rock, named for its resemblance to the silhouette…
Listen in the app6The Valley of Crystals — A Glittering Geological Treasure
One of the most visually stunning areas of the summit is the Valley of Crystals. As you walk through this depression, the ground beneath your feet transitions from black stone to a shimmering carpet of white and pink quartz…
Listen in the app7The Triple Point — Where Three Nations Meet
Deep within the plateau lies a significant geopolitical landmark: the Triple Point. This is a small concrete monument that marks the exact intersection of the borders of Venezuela, Brazil, and Guyana. …
Listen in the app8La Ventana — The Window into the Abyss
Perhaps the most photographically famous spot on Monte Roraima is 'La Ventana,' or The Window. This is a point on the edge of the plateau where the rock falls away in a sheer drop of hundreds of meters, offering a view across the…
Listen in the app9Monte Roraima National Park
As we begin our long descent back toward the savannahs of Paraitepui, we take with us more than just photographs. We carry a renewed sense of our place in the cosmic timeline. …
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What is Monte Roraima National Park?
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| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 5.2019, -60.7369 |
| Last updated |