I do not think it's a parasite. They look like adventitious roots of some hemiepiphyte (climber or shrub). Araceae, Clusiaceae, Marcgraviaceae, Moraceae ...? . Important to check if it has exudates, characteristic odor, type of section in the thickest roots, etc.

I agree, most likely adventitious roots. Even mature trees make these.

You need to climb the trees and follow the liana/root to it's source

or just look up

Moraceae, Ficus species if milky latex oozes from twig and petiole.

Myrtaceae, Metrosideros species

Gentianaceae, Fagraea species

Araliaceae, Schefflera species

Griseliniaceae, Griselinia species

Clusiaceae, Clusia species

Araceae, Philodendron and Monstera species

Add picture of leaves, flower/fruit ..

Cissus spp roots probably

It looks like a Rhipsalis sp. (epiphytic cacti) for me.

Best wishes,

Vale

I just went yesterday to the same place in San Jeronimo and remembered your question. That is why I have taken some photographs and asked locals more about this plant, which may be helpful. The plant grows on the trunks of trees, which it climbs to a great height. From there they begin to lower these roots and as they approach the ground the roots begin to open in several roots. Upon arrival, they put the roots and then climb the tree again. It has no leaves or flowers.

Interesting climber, but without leaves or flower difficult to identify.