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Mountain range · São Gabriel da Cachoeira, AM
Curicuriari Mountain Range
Mountain range southeast of São Gabriel da Cachoeira whose profile resembles a woman lying down, hence called the Sleeping Beauty. It is seen from town and reached by boat along the Negro River.
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About Curicuriari Mountain Range
The Serra do Curicuriari is the mountain that marks the horizon of São Gabriel da Cachoeira. It lies southeast of the town, near the mouth of the Curicuriari River, and rises alone over the flat forest. Seen from the waterfront, the sequence of peaks forms the profile of a woman lying down, with a face, chest and legs, which is why it is popularly called the Sleeping Beauty.
The slopes are covered in forest. In the morning it is common for mist to cling to the peaks and gradually dissipate. For the peoples of the region, the mountain ranges and river rocks are linked to origin stories and legends passed down through generations.
The most common way to see it is from a distance, from town, or on a boat trip along the Negro River, which passes islands, rocks and white-sand beaches when the river is low. Approaching it depends on local pilots and guides who know the channels and rapids.
The area around the range is indigenous territory. Tours that include stops in communities or trails into the forest need to be arranged in advance, with the communities themselves and with registered guides.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
The view from town is immediate; a boat trip to near the range usually takes half a day or a full day.
Best time
From August to November, when there is less rain and the sky clears more often. In the morning mist often covers the peaks; the profile becomes clearer in the late afternoon.
How to get there
The range is visible from the waterfront and Morro da Fortaleza. To get closer, hire a boat with a local pilot at the port of São Gabriel da Cachoeira and go down the Negro River; the route passes through stretches of rapids.
Tip
Use life jackets on boats, bring a raincoat and sunscreen, and agree with the pilot on a return time before dark. Respect the rules of the surrounding communities.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Curicuriari Mountain Range
Why is the Serra do Curicuriari called the Sleeping Beauty?
Because, seen from São Gabriel da Cachoeira, the sequence of peaks resembles the profile of a woman lying down, with a face, chest and legs.
How do you get close to the Serra do Curicuriari?
By boat, hiring a pilot at the port of São Gabriel da Cachoeira and going down the Negro River. The range is also visible from the waterfront and Morro da Fortaleza.
Can you climb the Serra do Curicuriari?
The range is within indigenous community land and does not have a trail open to the public. Any walk in the area must be arranged with the communities and with registered guides.