Mountain Ranges

Nestled in the southeastern part of Brazil lies the majestic Serra da Mantiqueira, a breathtaking mountain range that forms part of the expansive Serra do Mar mountain range system, also known as the "Brazilian Cordillera." Spanning three Brazilian states—São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Minas Gerais—the Serra da Mantiqueira is a geographical marvel, rich in biodiversity, cultural significance, and natural beauty.

The Massif de la Hotte is a mountain range in southwestern Haiti located in southeastern Haiti. La Hotte Biosphere Reserve includes six mountain peaks and encompasses terrestrial and marine areas. The region is considered a biodiversity hotspot due to the wide variation in climate.

The Massif de la Selle is a mountain range in southwestern Haiti on the island of Hispaniola. Running east-west and characterized by rugged terrain, it is the highest mountain range in Haiti. The rivers of the range feed into the Cul-de-Sac plain, one of Haiti's most important agricultural regions.

The Massif du Nord, also known as the Northern Massif, is a significant mountain range in Haiti located in the northern part of the country. It is one of the prominent mountainous regions of Haiti and plays an essential role in the country's geography, ecology, and culture.

The Maya Mountains are a range of hills in west-central Belize that take their name from the Maya people who built great centers in the region. The Cockscomb Range is a spur of the Maya Mountains and includes Victoria Peak, a national monument of Belize.

Puerto Rico's mountain ranges, led by the grandeur of the Cordillera Central, paint a diverse portrait of the island's natural beauty. From Sierra de Cayey's lush greenery to Sierra de Luquillo's tropical splendor and the rustic charm of Sierra Bermeja, each subrange adds a unique layer to Puerto Rico's topography.

The Serra da Canastra is a mountain range in southeastern Brazil, located within the Brazilian Highlands. Its topography includes cliffs and dramatic waterfalls. Serra da Canastra National Park protects this vital watershed, the source of the headwaters of the São Francisco River.

The Serra do Espinhaço mountain range represents Brazil's largest and most continuous Precambrian orogenic belt. The Espinhaço Range Biosphere Reserve includes 16 protected areas: National Parks, State Parks, State Ecological Stations, and Municipal Natural Parks.

Serra dos Órgãos is a mountain range in Rio de Janeiro that is part of the larger Serra do Mar mountain range system that overlooks Guanabara Bay in southeastern Brazil. Serra dos Órgãos National Park protects the range and its water resources.

The Sierra del Rosario is located in the eastern part of Cuba's Guaniguanico mountain range, the site of the first significant coffee plantation in the New World. The Biosphere Reserve protects tropical forests with evergreen and semi-deciduous environments.