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.

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Grande Sertão Veredas National Park at a Glance#

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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.

Dry season
May-Sep · 15-30°C
Cooler days and easier access to trails; fires can be a risk in late dry season.
Wet season
Oct-Apr · 20-32°C
Lush vegetation and dramatic skies; some tracks may be inaccessible after heavy rains.

Weather & Climate near Grande Sertão Veredas National Park#

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 33 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 18° - 29° 24° 290 mm partly cloudy 72% 1.4 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.8h
February Good 18° - 29° 24° 212 mm partly cloudy 72% 1.4 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.5h
March Good 18° - 30° 24° 232 mm partly cloudy 75% 1.4 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.1h
April Excellent 17° - 29° 23° 95 mm some cloud 70% 1.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.6h
May Ideal 15° - 29° 22° 27 mm mostly sunny 61% 1.3 m/s 1.8 very high 11.3h
June Ideal 13° - 28° 21° 6 mm mostly sunny 56% 1.3 m/s 1.6 very high 11.1h
July Ideal 13° - 28° 20° 2 mm clear 50% 1.5 m/s 1.6 very high 11.2h
August Ideal 14° - 30° 22° 5 mm clear 45% 1.6 m/s 2.0 very high 11.5h
September Ideal 17° - 31° 24° 31 mm mostly sunny 41% 1.6 m/s 2.3 extreme 11.9h
October Very Good 18° - 31° 25° 111 mm partly cloudy 49% 1.6 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.3h
November Good 18° - 29° 24° 317 mm overcast 69% 1.5 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.7h
December Good 18° - 29° 23° 378 mm partly cloudy 73% 1.4 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.9h