Place to visit
Canaima National Park, Brazil: what it is and when to go
Canaima National Park is a national park in Venezuela in Brazil. Interests: Nature, History and Wildlife. The best time to visit is December to February and June to September. There are about 12 h 17 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- National park in Venezuela · Nature, History, Wildlife
- Where
- Brazil
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- FOR Fortaleza, 2,679 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Instituto Nacional de Parques
- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Coordinates
- 5.02275, -60.93061
What it is and where
Canaima National Park is a national park in Venezuela in Brazil.
Its coordinates are 5.02275, -60.93061; the nearest main airport is Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR, Fortaleza), 2,679 km as the crow flies. How to get around Brazil (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Instituto Nacional de Parques
- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
It is one of the Nature, History and Wildlife places in Brazil. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Canaima National Park is December to February and June to September.
- JanBest time11:44
- FebBest time11:50
- MarPossible11:58
- AprPossible12:07
- MayPossible12:14
- JunBest time12:17
- JulBest time12:16
- AugBest time12:10
- SepBest time12:02
- OctPossible11:53
- NovPossible11:46
- DecBest time11:43
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 17 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | December to February and June to September | March to May and October to November |
| History | December to February and June to September | March to May and October to November |
| Wildlife | December to February and June to September | March to May and October to November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Canaima National Park has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Brazil in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Brazil
To enter Brazil there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Brazil checklist. Currency: Brazilian real (BRL); plugs: Type N and C · 127 V and 220 V depending on the region · 60 Hz (you need an adapter and should check the voltage); emergencies: 190 police · 192 ambulance · 193 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Cerro WadánMountain in Venezuela26 km
- Mount RoraimaHigh plateau in South America29 km
- Wei-Assipu-tepuiNature · Mountains33 km
- Cerro MáMountain in Venezuela36 km
- Eastern Tepuis Natural MonumentProtected natural monument in Venezuela37 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Brazil guide.
More in Brazil: Nature
- Iguazu Falls: waterfalls on the Igazú River on the border of Misiones, Argentina and Paraná, Brazil
- Sugarloaf Mountain: peak situated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Guanabara Bay: oceanic bay located in Southeast Brazil
- Jaú National Park: national park of Brazil
- Corcovado: mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, known for the Christ Statue
- Serra da Capivara National Park: national park of Brazil
Every Brazil place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Canaima National Park?
It is a national park in Venezuela in Brazil.
When is the best time to visit Canaima National Park?
December to February and June to September. There are about 12 h 17 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Canaima National Park?
The nearest main airport is Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR), 2,679 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Brazil is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Brazil map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Cerro Wadán, Mount Roraima, Wei-Assipu-tepui. The rest is in the Brazil guide.
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