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Cerros de Mavecure

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Mavicuri is considered a sacred site by multiple ethnic groups residing in the area. Its name means "blowgun of the mountains", named after the tool used by the natives to catch prey.

The three mountains are called Pajarito (Little Bird), Mono (Monkey) and Mavicuri and are 712 m (2,336 ft), 480 m (1,570 ft), and 170 m (560 ft) respectively. They are made of volcanic rock and can only be accessed by river.

These mountains are considered one of the main tourist sites in the Department of Guainía and are located within a Puinave indigenous reserve.

The Cerros de Mavicure are featured in the film Embrace of the Serpent. The Governor of the Guainía Department decorated Ciro Guerra, the director of the film, with the Order of the Inrida Flower for highlighting the land feature in the film.

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