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Pico da Neblina Expedition

Brazil · South America · Multi-day trek · score 60/100

At a glance

CountriesBrazil
ContinentSouth America
RegionAmazonas (Pico da Neblina NP)
TypeMulti-day trek
Length70 km
Typical duration8 (walking) / 11 total days
Difficulty5/5 (Very hard)
Max altitude2995 m
Best seasonOct-Mar (drier)
StartPorto Tucano / Maturaca (boat access)
EndSummit, return
Permit / guideICMBio/FUNAI authorization; accredited operator and Yanomami guides mandatory
Special gearhammock jungle kit; expedition operator gear

Score

60/100
Scenery
25/35
Fame
11/25
Uniqueness
17/20
Logistics
7/20

Brazil's highest peak, opened to visitors only recently via Yanomami-run expeditions; brutal jungle approach

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.

Notes

36 km climb takes 5 days up, 3 down (BBC); wiki quotes ~70 km round trip

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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