Juruena National Park
National Park Vast Amazonian park protecting rainforest and river ecosystems
A large national park along the Juruena River protecting Amazonian river valleys and cerrado‑transition habitats; visitors undertake river trips, wildlife spotting and remote ecotourism.
How to Get to Juruena National Park #
Nearest gateway towns include Juína and Colniza in Mato Grosso; access often requires hiring 4x4 transport from these towns or arranging river transfers. Flights to regional airports (e.g., Juína) are irregular; many visitors charter small aircraft or join organized eco-tours. Always contact the park administration (ICMBio) or a local operator for current access rules and permit requirements.
Tips for Visiting Juruena National Park #
- Hire a locally registered guide - many trails and river routes cross Indigenous lands and require arrangements with communities or park authorities.
- Plan river transport ahead: many of the park's best sights are reachable only by boat along the Juruena and its tributaries.
- Bring mosquito protection and water-resistant gear; heavy rains can turn trails into braided streams.
Best Time to Visit Juruena National Park #
Visit in the dry season for easier overland travel; the wet season is rewarding for boat-based exploration but logistically harder.
Weather & Climate near Juruena National Park #
Juruena National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 18°C to 34°C. Heavy rainfall (2167 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (327 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (306 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (323 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (247 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (127 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Light rainfall.
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July
July is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 13 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (176 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (216 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (274 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
