General Juan Pablo Peñaloza National Park
National Park Venezuelan national park protecting Andean páramo and wildlife
High Andean park in Táchira covering cloud forest and páramo-visited for highland trekking, mountain vistas and Andean flora, and as access to remote mountain communities.
How to Get to General Juan Pablo Peñaloza National Park #
Access points vary; the park is best reached from towns in Táchira state by vehicle. Due to limited infrastructure, hiring local guides and arranging transport in San Cristóbal or nearby towns is recommended.
Tips for Visiting General Juan Pablo Peñaloza National Park #
- Hire a local guide familiar with the high Andean passes - trails are remote and weather changes quickly.
- Pack altitude-aware gear: Acclimatize before attempting strenuous hikes above 3,000 m.
- Respect park regulations and indigenous land use; some areas are sacred and access may be restricted.
Best Time to Visit General Juan Pablo Peñaloza National Park #
Visit during the dry season for safer access; high-altitude areas demand good acclimatization.
Weather & Climate near General Juan Pablo Peñaloza National Park #
General Juan Pablo Peñaloza National Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 6°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1467 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. The driest month with just 13 mm and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
February
February is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
March
March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
April
April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
May
May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (176 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
June
June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (199 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
July
July is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (210 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
August
August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (168 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (163 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (178 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
November
November is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
December
December is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
