Alto Cariri National Park National Park

Protected park in Bahia with cerrado and forest

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Alto Cariri National Park at a Glance#

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How to Get to Alto Cariri National Park#

Access typically requires travel from Valença or nearby regional towns in southern Bahia. Visitors usually arrange transport by road; expect unpaved stretches and coordinate with local guides for trailheads and permissions.

Tips for Visiting Alto Cariri National Park#

  • Hire a local guide: access often requires knowledge of trails and permissions in the park's remote sectors.
  • Pack for heat and sun protection; much of the park is dry caatinga and thorn scrub.
  • Start early and target watercourses - waterfalls and seasonal pools are where wildlife congregates.

Best Time to Visit Alto Cariri National Park#

Best during the dry months for trail access; the rainy season brings dramatic vegetation and waterfalls but can hinder travel.

Dry Season (May-Sep)
May-Sep · 24°C to 32°C
Easier trails and reliable access; streams are smaller but trails are not muddy.
Rainy Season (Oct-Apr)
Oct-Apr · 22°C to 30°C
Lush scenery and fuller waterfalls but some tracks may be impassable and heat-humidity rises.

Weather & Climate near Alto Cariri National Park#

Climate

Alto Cariri National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 16°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (865 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 27 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 20° - 30° 25° 100 mm partly cloudy 77% 1.2 m/s 3.0 extreme 12.9h
February Excellent 20° - 30° 25° 87 mm partly cloudy 76% 1.5 m/s 2.9 extreme 12.5h
March Excellent 20° - 30° 25° 72 mm partly cloudy 78% 1.2 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.1h
April Excellent 20° - 28° 24° 65 mm partly cloudy 81% 1.1 m/s 2.3 extreme 11.6h
May Excellent 18° - 27° 22° 50 mm partly cloudy 83% 1.1 m/s 1.8 very high 11.2h
June Excellent 16° - 26° 21° 52 mm partly cloudy 84% 1.2 m/s 1.5 very high 11.0h
July Excellent 16° - 25° 21° 48 mm partly cloudy 83% 1.2 m/s 1.6 very high 11.1h
August Excellent 16° - 26° 21° 39 mm partly cloudy 80% 1.6 m/s 1.9 very high 11.5h
September Excellent 17° - 28° 23° 48 mm partly cloudy 75% 1.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.9h
October Very Good 19° - 28° 24° 82 mm partly cloudy 74% 1.6 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.4h
November Very Good 20° - 28° 24° 109 mm overcast 78% 1.4 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.8h
December Very Good 20° - 29° 24° 113 mm partly cloudy 77% 1.3 m/s 2.8 extreme 13.0h