Mapinguari National ParkMapinguari National Park at a Glance
About Mapinguari National Park
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.
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 21° - 31° | 26° | 303 mm | overcast | 91% | 1.0 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.4h |
| February | Acceptable | 21° - 31° | 26° | 285 mm | overcast | 92% | 1.0 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.3h |
| March | Acceptable | 22° - 31° | 26° | 272 mm | overcast | 92% | 0.9 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.0h |
| April | Acceptable | 21° - 31° | 26° | 223 mm | overcast | 91% | 0.9 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.8h |
| May | Good | 21° - 31° | 26° | 111 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 0.9 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.6h |
| June | Excellent | 20° - 31° | 25° | 38 mm | some cloud | 87% | 1.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.5h |
| July | Excellent | 19° - 32° | 25° | 24 mm | mostly sunny | 78% | 1.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.6h |
| August | Excellent | 19° - 33° | 26° | 44 mm | some cloud | 69% | 1.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.7h |
| September | Very Good | 20° - 33° | 27° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 1.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.9h |
| October | Acceptable | 21° - 32° | 27° | 173 mm | overcast | 76% | 1.1 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.2h |
| November | Acceptable | 21° - 32° | 26° | 223 mm | overcast | 83% | 1.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.4h |
| December | Acceptable | 21° - 31° | 26° | 283 mm | overcast | 89% | 1.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.5h |
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.