Capiro Calentura National Park National Park

Mountainous Honduran park protecting cloud forests

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Capiro Calentura National Park at a Glance#

Address: Capiro Calentura National Park, Colón Department, Honduras (near Trujillo and Tocoa)

Admission: Park entry fees and permits required; contact Honduran authorities for current rates

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How to Get to Capiro Calentura National Park#

By road: Regional roads from Trujillo or Tocoa provide access depending on which park sector is desired. Expect long drives on rural roads and arrange local guides or transport in advance.

Tips for Visiting Capiro Calentura National Park#

  • Bring mosquito protection and sturdy, breathable clothing for tropical forest conditions.
  • Hire a local guide familiar with Spanish and local indigenous languages for navigation and cultural interpretation.
  • Plan logistics ahead: remote roads and limited services mean that overnight gear and contingency plans are essential.

Best Time to Visit Capiro Calentura National Park#

Dry season (Dec-Apr) is preferred for safer and more comfortable travel.

Dry season
December-April · 24-32°C
Easier trail conditions and lower river levels.
Wet season
May-November · 24-32°C
Heavy rains and potential road closures; rivers rise rapidly.

Weather & Climate near Capiro Calentura National Park#

Climate

Capiro Calentura National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 16°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1373 mm/year), wettest in November.

Air Quality: AQI 51 Moderate
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
20°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 16° - 24° 20° 72 mm partly cloudy 83% 3.4 m/s 1.6 very high 11.2h
February Excellent 16° - 25° 20° 36 mm partly cloudy 82% 3.6 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.5h
March Excellent 17° - 27° 22° 45 mm some cloud 78% 3.7 m/s 2.3 extreme 11.9h
April Excellent 19° - 28° 23° 67 mm some cloud 76% 3.8 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.4h
May Very Good 19° - 28° 24° 104 mm partly cloudy 78% 3.3 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.7h
June Very Good 20° - 27° 24° 148 mm overcast 83% 3.5 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.9h
July Very Good 19° - 27° 23° 134 mm overcast 83% 3.7 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.8h
August Very Good 19° - 27° 23° 146 mm partly cloudy 83% 3.3 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.5h
September Very Good 19° - 27° 23° 158 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.8 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.1h
October Very Good 18° - 26° 22° 166 mm partly cloudy 83% 2.8 m/s 1.9 very high 11.7h
November Very Good 17° - 25° 21° 183 mm partly cloudy 83% 3.1 m/s 1.6 very high 11.3h
December Very Good 16° - 24° 20° 114 mm partly cloudy 83% 3.3 m/s 1.5 very high 11.1h