Mariusa National Park
Park Venezuelan park protecting Orinoco Delta mangroves and wildlife
A national park in Delta Amacuro’s river delta offering mangrove channels, boat excursions and opportunities to see riverine wildlife and Warao communities.
How to Get to Mariusa National Park #
Access to Mariusa National Park is usually by boat from river towns in Delta Amacuro (for example from San Juan de los Morros or local delta communities). Travel within the park is almost always arranged by canoe or small motorboat; coordinate with local operators and park authorities.
Tips for Visiting Mariusa National Park #
- Arrange local guides through official park offices-river channels and seasonal floods make navigation tricky.
- Mosquito protection and malaria precautions should be considered-medical advice is essential before travel.
- Bring waterproof bags for gear-parts of the park are accessed by small boats and waterways change with tides.
Best Time to Visit Mariusa National Park #
Dry season (December-April) tends to be more accessible for overland and canoe travel; rainy season shifts travel to boats and expands wildlife viewing in flooded forests.
Weather & Climate near Mariusa National Park #
Mariusa National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1827 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).
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February
February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
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April
April is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (263 mm).
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July
July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (228 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (214 mm).
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September
September is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm).
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October
October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (217 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (177 mm).
