Rio Doce State Park
Park Atlantic Forest state park protecting biodiversity
A protected remnant of Atlantic Forest in Minas Gerais, Rio Doce State Park contains lakes, trail networks and biodiversity-monitoring sites; visitors come for hiking, birdwatching and freshwater beaches.
How to Get to Rio Doce State Park #
The park is reached by car from Belo Horizonte (roughly 3-4 hours) via BR-381 and BR-262 toward Governador Valadares, then follow state roads to the towns of Marliéria or Dionísio for park entrances. Local buses serve the larger towns nearby; from there a taxi or arranged transfer is recommended because entrance gates and trailheads are spread out.
Tips for Visiting Rio Doce State Park #
- Arrive early to hike the forest trails before mid-day heat; the park is large and trailheads are spread out
- Bring binoculars for birds-over 300 species have been recorded in the region
- If driving from Belo Horizonte, use BR-262 then follow signs to Marliéria/Conselheiro Pena; cell reception can be patchy inside the reserve
Best Time to Visit Rio Doce State Park #
Best visited during the dry season (May-September) for hiking and trail access; shoulder months show the forest at its greenest but can bring heavy rains.
Weather & Climate near Rio Doce State Park #
Rio Doce State Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in February) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 13°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1214 mm/year), wettest in December with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (204 mm).
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 10 mm.
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July
July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.
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August
August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (199 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (244 mm).
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