Christian Frausto Bernal · CC BY-SA 2.0Parque Nacional Cerro Corá
The hills of Amambay, forests and the setting for the end of the War of the Triple Alliance, with pre-Columbian rock art.
What to see and do
- The spot where Marshal Francisco Solano López died on March 1, 1870, on the banks of the Aquidabán Nigui
- The Cerro Muralla lookout over the amphitheater of hills that gives the park its name
- Caves with pre-Columbian rock paintings and inscriptions
- Recreation areas along the Aquidabán River
- Ranger-led trails through forest and cerrado savanna
Access
About 454 km from Asunción and some 45 km south of Pedro Juan Caballero. Take Route PY03 to Yby Yaú and then the road toward Pedro Juan Caballero. There's a visitor center and park rangers; some trails, such as the Cerro Muralla trail, can only be walked with a guide. Check opening hours before you go.
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Researched and reviewed in September 2026 with 4 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.