Chapada das Mesas National Park
National Park Brazilian park of sandstone plateaus and waterfalls
In Tocantins, Chapada das Mesas National Park features sandstone plateaus, mesas and waterfalls-hikers come for trails, canyon views and river swimming near falls.
How to Get to Chapada das Mesas National Park #
Access is typically by road from the town of Carolina in Maranhão (the usual regional hub) or from the Tocantins side; expect long drives on paved then rough dirt roads. The park lies several hours from major cities - hire a 4x4 or join a guided excursion from nearby towns.
Tips for Visiting Chapada das Mesas National Park #
- Hire a park guide from local towns - trails lead to waterfalls and can be confusing.
- Bring waterproof footwear for canyon crossings and river fords.
- Don't assume cellphone coverage; prepare offline maps and inform someone of itinerary before deeper treks.
Best Time to Visit Chapada das Mesas National Park #
Best visited in the dry season (May-September) for safer trekking and easier access to waterfall viewpoints.
Weather & Climate near Chapada das Mesas National Park #
Chapada das Mesas National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 17°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1537 mm/year), wettest in March with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (245 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (224 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (268 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (188 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 11 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is the warmest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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October
October is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (183 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
