The Ecological Station of 831.524 hectares (2,054.74 acres) was created by decree on 3 June 1985, amended on 11 October 2011.

[3] Juam-Japurá Ecological Station lies in the Amazon plain, with altitudes that range from 45 to 450 metres (148 to 1,476 ft) above sea level.

[3] The Ecological Station is a "strict nature reserve" under IUCN protected area category Ia.

Its purpose is to secure nature and biodiversity and to support scientific research and environmental education.

[4] The conservation unit is supported by the Amazon Region Protected Areas Program.