Cmasi · CC BY-SA 4.0Reserva de Recursos Manejados Ybytyruzú
Forest-covered hills, waterfalls and Tres Kandú, Paraguay's highest point (842 m).
What to see and do
- Cerro Tres Kandú, the roof of the country at 842 m above sea level
- Salto Suizo and other waterfalls in the range
- Remnants of Atlantic Forest, rock paintings and archaeological remains
- Views over the Guairá valleys from Villarrica and Colonia Independencia
Access
Reached from Villarrica and Colonia Independencia. At Tres Kandú, Senatur (the national tourism authority) temporarily closed adventure-tourism businesses that didn't meet safety standards, following reports of robberies. Climb only with licensed operators and check the current situation before you go.
Nearby
Villarrica (compañía Ytororó) · Guairá
Cerro Mymýi y los cerros de Ytororó
Three hills of 400 to 500 m (Tigre, Mymýi and Pelado) on Villarrica's eastern edge, ideal for hikes.
Colonia Independencia · Guairá
Cerro Akatí, el «cerro canoso» del Ybytyruzú
A lookout at about 600 m in the Ybytyruzú range, with a trail to the Itá Letra inscriptions.
Colonia Independencia · Guairá
Salto San Pablo (Pozo Hondo)
A waterfall and pool in Independencia district, listed among Guairá's most visited falls.
General Eugenio A. Garay · Guairá
Cerro Tres Kandú
The roof of Paraguay: 842 meters and a demanding trail through Atlantic Forest and rock.
Researched and reviewed in September 2026 with 3 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.