Parque Nacional Caazapá
Forested hills where the Monday, Ñacunday and Tebicuary rivers begin, with monkeys, toucans and wild cats.
What to see and do
- The Caazapá range, the watershed between the Paraguay and Paraná basins
- Howler and capuchin monkeys, coatis, peccaries and small wild cats
- Some 150 bird species, including five toucans
Access
Created in 1976 and expanded in 1990. There are no visitor facilities. In recent years it has suffered from illegal logging and fires. Check with MADES before you go.
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Researched and reviewed in September 2026 with 2 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.