Grande Sertão Veredas National Park
National Park Brazilian park protecting Cerrado savanna and springs
Named after João Guimarães Rosa’s novel, Grande Sertão Veredas National Park protects cerrado plateaus, seasonal wetlands (veredas) and savanna plains in Goiás; visitors come for long hikes, birdwatching and to see buriti palm wetlands amid open grassland.
How to Get to Grande Sertão Veredas National Park #
Access is from the surrounding municipalities; roads into the park can be rough and sections are best navigated with four-wheel drive. Guided tours from regional towns offer the safest and most informative access.
Tips for Visiting Grande Sertão Veredas National Park #
- Travel with a guided tour-many areas of the park are remote and boundaries are best navigated with local knowledge.
- Respect the park's conservation rules; some areas are restricted to protect endemic species and fragile Cerrado formations.
- Carry ample water and a satellite communication device if exploring remote trails-services are limited.
Best Time to Visit Grande Sertão Veredas National Park #
The dry season (May-September) is generally the most reliable for trekking and vehicle access; the wet season transforms the landscape but can limit mobility.
Weather & Climate near Grande Sertão Veredas National Park #
Grande Sertão Veredas National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 13°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1706 mm/year), wettest in December with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (290 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (212 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (232 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (317 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (378 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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