{"id":116,"date":"2024-10-02T15:46:19","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T15:46:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.josemiguelperezgomez.com\/?page_id=116"},"modified":"2025-03-05T02:44:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T02:44:46","slug":"exploration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.josemiguelperezgomez.com\/?page_id=116","title":{"rendered":"Exploration"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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JOSE MIGUEL PEREZ-GOMEZ<\/p>

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For over 40 years, Jos\u00e9 Miguel P\u00e9rez-G\u00f3mez has led extraordinary expeditions across Venezuela, venturing into some of the country’s most remote and uncharted regions. In 1984, he spearheaded pioneering underwater explorations of submerged cave systems, including the Cueva del Gu\u00e1charo, Quijano, and Morocoima caves. He navigated the Caron\u00ed and Orinoco rivers and retraced Alexander von Humboldt\u2019s historic route along the Casiquiare Canal to the R\u00edo Negro, delving deep into the Amazon basin. The expedition of the Serran\u00eda de la Neblina from 1983 to 1987 is recognized as one of the most significant natural science expeditions of its era. Jos\u00e9 Miguel P\u00e9rez-G\u00f3mez played a pivotal role in the expedition\u2019s logistics and was actively involved in exploring previously uncharted areas within this remote mountain range. He collaborated in this expedition with esteemed scientists such as Dr. Charles Brewer-Carias from the \u201cFundaci\u00f3n Para el Desarrollo de las Ciencias Fisicas, Matematicas y Naturales\u201d, Dr. Juli\u00e1n Steyermark from the Missouri Botanical Garden, Dr. Jerome Rozen Jr. from the American Museum of Natural History, Dr. Andrew James Henderson from the New York Botanical Garden, and Dr. Alfred Gardner from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. He also contributed to the logistics of Dr. Napoleon Chagnon many expeditions to study the Yanomam\u00f6 people in southern Venezuela. These contributions helped in the discovery of new species, the study of cultural groups and charting new\u00a0territories, enhancing the understanding of the region\u2019s biodiversity, cultural and ecological systems.<\/span><\/p>

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Jose Miguel\u2019s expeditions to the Guiana Highlands and Mount Roraima are among his most notable feats. Between 1989 and 1999, he ascended Mount Roraima more than 29 times, exploring its summit in great detail. His discovery of the first quartzite cave on the mountain, later named the \u201cCueva de los Vencejos,\u201d represents a major geographical find. He also scuba dived into the \u201cEl Foso\u201d a water cave system on the top. His Expeditions also took him deep into the Auyantepui plateau totaling 8 times, where he explored vast networks of cracks, lost valleys, rivers and waterfalls, expanding the knowledge of these remote and uncharted plateaus. From the black waters of the Pasimoni and Bar\u00eda rivers to the channels and jungles of Maturac\u00e1, and all the way to the Cerro de la Neblina, Jos\u00e9 Miguel\u2019s expeditions have been driven by an insatiable desire to explore and document the unknown. His ventures into Venezuela\u2019s most inaccessible mountain ranges, dense jungles, and remote rivers have resulted in significant geographical discoveries, from previously uncharted natural wonders to important archaeological sites. These explorations highlight his profound impact in the fields of exploration and archaeology, positioning him among the most accomplished explorers of Venezuela\u2019s untamed wilderness. <\/span>His\u00a0<\/span>contributions are defined by uncovering uncharted terrains and revealing archaeological treasures in some\u00a0<\/span>of the world\u2019s most remote and unexplored landscapes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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  • Lost World 2023:<\/strong> Discovery of new rock art sites related to early human settlement in South America.<\/li>
  • Lost World 2021:<\/strong>\u00a0Discovery of new rock art sites related to early human settlement in South America at the slopes of the Kusari-tepui.<\/li>
  • Lost World 2018:<\/span>\u00a0Study of rock art sites related to early human settlement in South America at the slopes of the Upuigma-tepui.<\/li>
  • Aves de Sotavento 2018:<\/span>\u00a0Exploration of man-made channels related to the 1678 French fleet shipwreck.<\/li>
  • Lost World 2016:<\/span>\u00a0Study of petroglyphs related to early human settlement at the Caroni river basin.<\/li>
  • Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Lantigua 2011:<\/span>\u00a0Search for the 16th century shipwreck remains on Tortuga Island.<\/li>
  • Chimant\u00e1 2010:<\/span>\u00a0Helicopter exploration of the Chimant\u00e1 Massif\u2019s summit and waterfalls. First visit to the Upuigma-tepui rock shelter.<\/li>
  • Tortuga 2009-2011:<\/span>\u00a0Discovery of Anglo-American and Dutch archaeological sites, including ballast zones used for salt commerce.<\/li>
  • The Manoa Expeditions 2007-2022:<\/span>\u00a0Detection of an extinct lake basin and pre-Columbian archaeological sites using satellite technology in the Amazonas.<\/li>
  • Lost World 2006-2008:<\/span>\u00a0Exploration of the \u201cValle Encantado,\u201d at mount Auyantepui. Photographing species and landscapes considered over 100,000 years old.<\/li>
  • Lost World 2006:<\/strong> Discovery of petroglyphs related to early human presence at the Caroni river basin.<\/li>
  • Auyantepui 2003-2015:<\/span>\u00a0Systematic exploration of the mountain\u2019s lesser-known northern areas and water systems.<\/li>
  • Serran\u00eda de Lema 2002:<\/span>\u00a0Exploration and discovery of new species in this inaccessible region.<\/li>
  • Paikwa Gorge 2001:<\/span>\u00a0Exploration of the Paikwa river gorge deep into the Essequibo jungles.<\/li>
  • Isla Fajardo 2000:<\/span>\u00a0Discovery of the San Carlos fort ruins at the confluence of the Orinoco and Caron\u00ed rivers.<\/li>
  • Archipelago de Las Aves 1998:<\/span>\u00a0Evaluation of archaeological remains from Louis XIV\u2019s fleet shipwreck.<\/li>
  • Auyantepui 1998:<\/span>\u00a0Exploration of the mountain\u2019s unknown north-west sector.<\/li>
  • Serran\u00eda del Supamo 1994-1997:<\/span>\u00a0Continued exploration, leading to the discovery of new uncharted areas on top of the Supamo range.<\/li>
  • Auyantepui 1993:<\/span>\u00a0Exploration of the canyon\u2019s water system in the Aonda River area.<\/li>
  • Bar\u00eda 1992:<\/span>\u00a0Expedition to the Cerro de la Neblina via the Bar\u00eda River.<\/li>
  • R\u00edo Negro 1991:<\/span>\u00a0Exploration of the R\u00edo Negro from San Carlos to the Cocuy Fortress in Brazilian territory.<\/li>
  • Roraima 1989-1999:<\/span>\u00a0Over 29 ascents exploring Mount Roraima, discovering the first quartzite cave, \u201cCueva de los Vencejos.\u201d<\/li>
  • Pasimoni 1989:<\/span>\u00a0Exploration of the Pasimoni River to its confluence with the Bar\u00eda River.<\/li>
  • Casiquiare 1988:<\/span>\u00a0Tracing Humboldt\u2019s route from Puerto Ayacucho to R\u00edo Negro.<\/li>
  • Siapa 1987:<\/span>\u00a0Visit to Yanomam\u00f6 communities in the Bajo Siapa River region.<\/li>
  • Autana 1986:<\/span>\u00a0Attempt to open a new free-climbing route on the west face of the Tepui.<\/li>
  • Photographic Expedition to Guayana 1988-1989:<\/span>\u00a0GEO and National Geographic magazines, documenting Amazonas and Bol\u00edvar states.<\/li>
  • Serran\u00eda de la Neblina Expedition 1983-1986:<\/span>\u00a0One of the largest natural science expeditions in history, Venezuela.<\/li>
  • Subaquatic Cave Exploration 1984:<\/span>\u00a0First underwater exploration of caves in Quijano, Morocoima, and Gu\u00e1charo.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    JOSE MIGUEL PEREZ-GOMEZ Exploration For over 40 years, Jos\u00e9 Miguel P\u00e9rez-G\u00f3mez has led extraordinary expeditions across Venezuela, venturing into some of the country’s most remote and uncharted regions. In 1984, he spearheaded pioneering underwater explorations of submerged cave systems, including the Cueva del Gu\u00e1charo, Quijano, and Morocoima caves. He navigated the Caron\u00ed and Orinoco rivers […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-116","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t