Monte Caburaí at a Glance
About Monte Caburaí
Monte Caburaí is a mountain in northern Brazil that marks the country’s northernmost territorial point. It is a notable geographic boundary feature on the Brazil-Guyana frontier.
A remote, forested summit rather than a developed tourist site, it is visited mainly by people interested in geography, border landmarks and remote trekking. There are no major visitor facilities at the site.
The mountain is a natural landmark used in mapping and border delimitation between Brazil and neighboring Guyana. It has been identified on national maps as the extreme north point of Brazil.
Monte Caburaí sits in northern Brazil near the border with Guyana, within the broad Amazonian rainforest region of the country; the regional capital Boa Vista is the nearest major city.
- Northernmost point: Marks the northernmost point of Brazil’s territory and is a reference for the national border with neighboring Guyana.
- Access: Situated in a remote rainforest area with limited visitor facilities; access typically requires river travel and multi-day overland routes.
Best Time to Visit Monte Caburaí
Monte Caburaí marks Brazil's northernmost point and is most accessible during regional dry seasons when river and overland travel are easier; expect remote travel conditions year-round.
Weather & Climate near Monte Caburaí
Monte Caburaí's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 16°C to 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1970 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 16° - 25° | 21° | 51 mm | - | - | 1.9 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 16° - 25° | 21° | 31 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 17° - 26° | 21° | 62 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 17° - 26° | 22° | 129 mm | - | - | 1.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 17° - 25° | 21° | 159 mm | - | - | 1.6 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 17° - 25° | 21° | 318 mm | - | - | 1.4 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 17° - 25° | 21° | 422 mm | - | - | 1.4 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 17° - 26° | 21° | 297 mm | - | - | 1.4 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 17° - 27° | 22° | 168 mm | - | - | 1.6 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 17° - 27° | 22° | 137 mm | - | - | 1.5 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 17° - 26° | 22° | 144 mm | - | - | 1.6 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 17° - 25° | 21° | 52 mm | - | - | 1.7 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Monte Caburaí
Monte Caburaí is in Brazil’s remote north; access typically requires travel to border towns in Roraima followed by river and overland travel with local guides. The area is best reached through organized expeditions from Boa Vista or other regional hubs-expect multiple days of travel into sparsely serviced territory.
Tips for Visiting Monte Caburaí
- If aiming to visit the precise northernmost point, bring a passport and current maps - it sits on an international border area with limited services.
- The terrain is remote; arrange river transport and local guides from nearby Brazilian border towns.
- Cross into the surrounding area only with official permission and up-to-date information from local authorities.
