Serra do Divisor
All of Brazil, within reach.
A diagonal divides the flag into yellow (upper left) and green (lower right), echoing the national colors, with a red star, the 'Estrela Altaneira', honoring those who fought for Acre's annexation to Brazil. The design derives from the 1899 flag of the Independent State of Acre and was formalized by state law in 1995.
Serra do Divisor in pictures
About Serra do Divisor
Serra do Divisor National Park lies in the extreme west of Brazil, along the Peruvian border in Acre. Created on 16 June 1989 and managed by ICMBio, it covers about 837,500 hectares across five municipalities, with Mâncio Lima, Porto Walter and Cruzeiro do Sul holding the largest shares. Its name comes from the watershed it follows, which divides the Ucayali basin in Peru from the Juruá basin in Brazil. Four mountain massifs separated by river valleys give Acre its only true uplands, with altitudes from about 200 m to 609 m, the highest point in the state. Lying in the transition between the Amazon lowlands and the Andean foothills, the park is considered one of the most biodiverse areas in the Amazon: ICMBio counts more than 1,200 animal species, among them the red uakari, jaguar and giant anteater, and some 500 birds including the Acre antshrike, described to science in 2004. It has been on Brazil's tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage since 1998, and traditional families still live along its rivers. For agencies, Serra do Divisor suits small private groups and FIT who want remote Amazon nature without crowds: waterfall walks, river trips on the Moa, birding and primate watching, dark-sky nights and a multi-day trek to Cachoeira Formosa. It is not suited to large groups or MICE. Logistics require lead time. Clients fly to Cruzeiro do Sul, drive about 30 minutes to Mâncio Lima and continue by motorised canoe on the Japiim and Moa rivers, around seven to eight hours to the Serra do Moa area. Accommodation is limited to three family-run community lodges with full board, transfers, guides and excursions, so capacity is small and bookings must be made through them or an experienced local operator. The park recorded 2,995 visitors in 2024. Most waterfalls are short walks from the lodges, while the Mirante trail climbs to about 600 m. Pack warm layers, as nights on the heights can fall to around 7°C in June and July.
Aeroporto Internacional de Cruzeiro do Sul, Marmud Cameli
The gateway to the park, with scheduled domestic flights including the link to Rio Branco; it also serves Mâncio Lima.
Rio Branco-Plácido de Castro International Airport
Acre's main gateway, with connections to Brasília and São Paulo and onward flights to Cruzeiro do Sul.
How Serra do Divisor came to be
Sourced milestones your team can use for guest briefings and storytelling, not filler copy.
Curiosities & practical notes
What's on the table
Farinha de Cruzeiro do Sul
The Juruá valley's cassava flour, made in family flour houses and served with almost every meal in the region.
Baixaria
Acre's classic breakfast of steamed corn couscous with seasoned minced beef, fresh herbs and a fried egg.
Tacacá
A hot broth of tucupi, the yellow cassava extract, with tapioca, shrimp and jambu leaves.
Bolinho de pirarucu
Fried balls of pirarucu, the giant Amazonian fish, a popular snack in Acre.
Pirarucu à casaca
Layered pirarucu served with rice, farofa and fried banana.
What there is to see
Marked where a site carries UNESCO World Heritage status directly, versus a locally or nationally protected landmark.
Rio Moa
The clear river that leads into the park from Mâncio Lima, considered one of its main attractions for boat trips and wildlife.
Mirante da Serra
The main viewpoint at around 600 m, with views over the forest canopy on one side and ridges running into Peru on the other.
Cachoeira Formosa
Considered the most exuberant of the park's waterfalls, with a rock wall and clear pool at the end of the 14 km Trilha da Formosa.
Cachoeira do Amor
A waterfall of about 20 m, a short walk from the Serra do Moa lodges.
Cachoeira do Ar-Condicionado
A waterfall in a cool, breezy grotto, reached on a short trail.
Cachoeiras Pirapora I and II
Two waterfalls, the first reachable without hiking and the second on a short trail.
Buraco da Central
A clear warm-water spring left by early oil exploration, the most visited spot in the park.
What else we brief agencies on
This is what we prepare for every RFP, whether or not it's published on this page yet:
On request for every proposal
- Best season / weather windows and blackout dates for groups & MICE
- Permit and quota logistics for regulated attractions, lead time and group-size caps
- Accessibility notes and physical-difficulty ratings per activity
- Vetted ground partners, guides and transport already used on past programs
- Sustainability / certification credentials relevant to client RFPs, where they genuinely exist
- Real, checked room and vehicle availability for your travel dates, not a generic quote
