Diego Fernando Quint… · CC BY 3.0Parque Nacional Ybycuí
Atlantic forest, crystal-clear streams and waterfalls a few hours from Asunción, next to a 19th-century iron foundry.
What to see and do
- Salto Guaraní, Salto Mina and Salto Mbocaruzú waterfalls
- The Corrientes and Mina streams, with pools for cooling off
- Ruins of the La Rosada iron foundry (Minas Cué), from the era of the López presidents
- Subtropical forest with cedar, laurel, guatambú and palo rosa
- Birds and butterflies of the Atlantic Forest
Access
From Carapeguá (Route PY01), take the branch road toward Ybycuí and La Rosada. The coordinates mark Salto Guaraní. Swim only in safe areas: there have been drownings in the streams.
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Researched and reviewed in September 2026 with 3 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.