Pico da Neblina National Park

Pico da Neblina National Park
Parque Nacional do Pico da Neblina
Pico da Neblina
Map showing the location of Pico da Neblina National Park
Map showing the location of Pico da Neblina National Park
LocationState of Amazonas, Northern Brazil
Nearest citySão Gabriel da Cachoeira
Area2,252,616.84 ha (8,697.4022 sq mi)
DesignationNational park
Established5 June 1979
Governing bodyChico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio)

Pico da Neblina National Park (Portuguese: Parque Nacional do Pico da Neblina) is a national park in the state of Amazonas in the north of Brazil, bordering on Venezuela. It overlaps with several indigenous territories, which creates tensions over land use, as does the military presence due to the border location. The park includes lowlands around the Rio Negro, partly flooded, and mountains that include the highest peak in Brazil, after which the park is named. The wide variety of physical environments supports great biodiversity, including several endangered species.