Mapinguari National Park
National Park Large Amazon national park in Rondônia, Brazil
Mapinguari National Park covers remote rainforest in Rondônia with rivers and diverse wildlife; access is challenging, drawing researchers and adventurous travelers for river trips, wildlife watching and jungle trekking.
Mapinguari National Park is a large protected area in the state of Rondônia, Brazil established to conserve Amazon rainforest ecosystems. The park encompasses extensive forested landscapes and river systems and protects a wide range of Amazonian biodiversity.
The park is remote and not a conventional tourist destination; it offers large tracts of intact rainforest, river corridors, and opportunities for scientific research and restricted ecotourism. Visitor facilities and formal trails are limited, so visits are typically organised through authorised guides or research programmes.
The park was created by federal action in the 2000s to protect Amazonian habitats and species in Rondônia. It forms part of Brazil’s network of national parks intended to preserve biodiversity and forest cover in the region.
Located in western Brazil within the state of Rondônia, the park lies in the Amazon biome and covers a broad area of rainforest and waterways away from major urban centres.
- Size: Covers on the order of 1.7 million hectares, making it a very large protected area within the Amazon biome.
- Access: Remote Amazon rainforest territory with limited visitor infrastructure; access typically requires planning and permissions from Brazilian authorities.
How to Get to Mapinguari National Park #
Mapinguari National Park is remote; access typically requires overland travel from regional centres in Rondônia, often coordinated with local guides or conservation organizations. Arrange logistics well in advance and confirm permissions with Brazilian environmental authorities.
Tips for Visiting Mapinguari National Park #
- Hire a local guide for multi-day trips-many areas are remote and trails are less developed than national parks in Thailand's west.
- Check river levels in advance; some tracks can become impassable after heavy rain.
- Bring binoculars for birdwatching-seasonal migrants and endemic hill species are best observed from early morning hides and ridgelines.
Best Time to Visit Mapinguari National Park #
Mae Yom National Park is most comfortable to visit in the cool, dry season (Nov-Feb) when trails are drier and daytime temperatures more moderate.
Weather & Climate near Mapinguari National Park #
Mapinguari National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 19°C to 33°C. Heavy rainfall (2076 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (303 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (285 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (272 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (223 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Moderate rainfall (38 mm).
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July
July is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 24 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (173 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (223 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (283 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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