The tripoint character of the mountain — the fact that it sits at the meeting place of three nations — creates both an interesting geographical feature and a complex conservation management situation.

Coordinating protection across national boundaries, with different regulatory frameworks and different national priorities, is challenging.

Trekkers approaching Roraima from Venezuela typically enter through Canaima National Park, but the summit itself crosses boundaries that have different implications in different countries.

The Trek To Roraima

The standard trekking route to the Roraima summit is one of the most famous multi-day treks in South America, and it has become increasingly popular with international visitors over the past few decades.

The most common approach begins at Paraitepuy, a Pemón community at the foot of the mountain that serves as the trailhead and the base for hiring the Pemón guides that Venezuelan park regulations require.