Overkill53 · CC BY-SA 4.0Área Silvestre Protegida Laguna Blanca
A lagoon of transparent water and white-sand beaches in the heart of the Cerrado, with 283 bird species recorded.
What to see and do
- A lagoon of about 147 ha with crystal-clear water over sand, where you can see fish more than 7 m down
- An Important Bird Area (IBA PY030), with 283 species recorded
- Well-preserved Cerrado and a recharge zone for the Guaraní Aquifer
- Kayaking, snorkeling and horseback riding in the designated area of the lagoon
Access
About 28 km east of Santa Rosa del Aguaray along a dirt road that calls for a high-clearance vehicle when it rains. There are nature activities in the lagoon’s designated area. In January 2023 swimmers were bitten by piranhas: stay within the designated swimming areas.
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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.