
Serra dos Órgãos National Park
Petrópolis, Brazil
National park in Brazil. It lies in southeastern Brazil, most comfortable in the dry winter months from June to August.
Why visit: Table mountains, waterfalls and canyons — Brazil's parks protect landscapes most visitors never associate with the country.
- ›Hire a local guide — required in several parks and worth it in the rest
- ›Start early; afternoon storms are routine in the wet season
- ›Carry water, sun cover and insect repellent
- ›Check road access in the wet season; some tracks become impassable
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Best time
May – September, the dry season across most of Brazil
Weather
Tropical with a wet summer and dry winter, reversed from the northern hemisphere: hot, stormy afternoons of 28–35°C from December to March, and mild, dry, clear winters of 15–25°C from June to August that are the best time to travel.
Entry fee
Entry ~₹200 – 900; guides ~₹1,500 – 4,000
Hours
Typically 8 AM – 5 PM
Est. budget
₹1,500 – ₹5,000
Duration
Full day
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Municipality of Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil. It lies in southeastern Brazil, most comfortable in the dry winter months from June to August.