Tripomatic

Sete Cidades National Park

National Park · Piaui, 🇧🇷 Brazil
Area 63 km²
Time zone America/Fortaleza
Official website www.icmbio.gov.br/portal/visitacao1/unidades-abertas-a-visitacao/208-parque-nacional-das-sete-cidades
Sete Cidades National Park

Sete Cidades National Park – Planning a Trip?

Build your day-by-day itinerary in the Tripomatic app.

Start Planning
Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

Featured Lists

Sete Cidades National Park Essentials

Sete Cidades National Park in Piauí preserves a unique landscape of sandstone formations sculpted by wind and rain over 190 million years. Divided into seven distinct 'cities,' the park features iconic shapes like the Turtle Rock and Triumphal Arch. Beyond its geology, the site contains significant prehistoric rock art and archaeological sites, such as the Inscription Rock. Trails lead to natural springs and panoramic viewpoints overlooking the surrounding semi-arid scrubland.

12 places

Archaeological Sites

Sete Cidades National Park in Piauí contains some of Brazil's most significant prehistoric rock art. These archaeological sites feature red pigment paintings depicting human figures, animals, and geometric symbols attributed to ancient hunter-gatherer groups. The inscriptions, found on massive sandstone formations within the park's geological 'cities,' offer insights into human occupation dating back thousands of years. Visitors can observe distinct motifs such as hands and various zoomorphic representations along the park's designated archaeological trails.

5 places

Sete Cidades National Park — Map

Sete Cidades National Park — Map

Climate & when to visit

Select a month

Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 33° (feels like 35°) · extremes 21°–38°
  • 23° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 7 days above 35°

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 34°) · extremes 21°–36°
  • 23° at night
  • 22 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 34°) · extremes 21°–33°
  • 22° at night
  • 27 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 34°) · extremes 21°–32°
  • 22° at night
  • 26 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 34°) · extremes 20°–34°
  • 22° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in June

Fair
  • 32° (feels like 34°) · extremes 19°–37°
  • 22° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 34° (feels like 35°) · extremes 19°–37°
  • 22° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 11 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 36° · extremes 20°–39°
  • 22° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 27 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 11 · extreme
Up to 22 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 38° · extremes 21°–40°
  • 23° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 27 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 12 · extreme
Up to 27 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 38° (feels like 39°) · extremes 22°–40°
  • 24° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 25 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 12 · extreme
Up to 29 days above 35°

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 38° · extremes 22°–40°
  • 24° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 11 · extreme
Up to 27 days above 35°

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 36° (feels like 37°) · extremes 22°–40°
  • 24° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 22 days above 35°

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Brazilian Real BRL · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
188
Electricity
Type C / Type N
127 V · 60 Hz
Languages
Portuguese
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+55
Learn more

Tours & Activities

Pedra da Tartaruga
Walk
Arco do Triunfo
Walk
Pedra do Elefante

Sete Cidades National Park – Plan Your Days

Turn the places from this guide into a real itinerary, with smart routing, time estimates, and everything you need for a perfect trip.

Start Planning
Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play
3M+ downloads · 4.6 stars · 15 years of trip planning
QR code
Scan to download the app

Related destinations

Piaui

Other Destinations

Teresina Serra da Ibiapaba Environmental Protection Area Parnaíba Delta Serra da Capivara National Park

Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata, Wikipedia, Tripomatic, Official websites.