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Carrasco National Park

Park

Stretching from Cochabamba's foothills into cloud forest, Carrasco National Park protects montane rainforest, waterfalls, and wildlife corridors. Visitors go for multi-day treks, birdwatching, and river valleys accessed from nearby towns.

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Carrasco National Park essentials

Country: Bolivia
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Boliviano (Bs.)
Language: Spanish, Guarani, Quechua

Carrasco National Park at a Glance

Tips for Visiting Carrasco National Park

  • Visit during the Bolivian dry season (roughly May-October) when trails are firmer and wildlife viewing is easier rather than during heavy rains.
  • Plan early-morning starts for the best bird and mammal activity and cooler temperatures; arrange a local guide from Cochabamba/Chapare to access lesser-used trails and improve wildlife sightings.
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Carrasco National Park

Best visited in the dry season (May-October) when trails are more accessible and there are fewer mosquitoes and heavy rains.

Dry season
May-Oct · ~15-28°C
Drier trails, fewer mosquitoes and easier access to viewpoints and trails - generally the best time for hiking and wildlife watching.
Wet season
Nov-Apr · ~18-30°C
Warmer with frequent heavy rains, muddy trails and higher river levels that can limit access; expect more insects and less predictable trail conditions.

Weather & Climate near Carrasco National Park

Climate

Carrasco National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in June). Temperatures range from 12°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (2476 mm/year), wettest in January.

Air Quality: AQI 72 Moderate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 19° - 30° 24° 403 mm - - 2.4 m/s - -
February - 19° - 29° 24° 343 mm - - 2.2 m/s - -
March - 18° - 29° 24° 309 mm - - 2.2 m/s - -
April - 16° - 28° 22° 166 mm - - 2.2 m/s - -
May - 14° - 27° 20° 113 mm - - 2.1 m/s - -
June - 12° - 26° 19° 88 mm - - 2.2 m/s - -
July - 12° - 26° 19° 97 mm - - 2.4 m/s - -
August - 13° - 27° 20° 110 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
September - 15° - 29° 22° 111 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
October - 18° - 29° 24° 176 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -
November - 18° - 30° 24° 233 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
December - 18° - 30° 24° 327 mm - - 2.5 m/s - -