[2] The whole island is a nature and culture preserve, enacted on 19 December 1973 by Article 28 of the Statute of Indian Law No.

The centre and south of the island is retained as a cultural preserve for indigenous peoples and has an area of 13,584 km2 (5,245 sq mi).

The park is largely flat land and lies at an altitude of 200 to 240 m (656 to 787 ft) above sea level.

In the forested areas some frequently encountered species include the cow tree, Cabralea, Tabebuia, Qualea parviflora, black sweetwood and genipap.

There are plenty of birds too, including the common toucan, anhinga, greater rhea, quail, partridge, osprey, Orinoco goose, heron.