Must-see
Yguazú · Alto Paraná
Lago Yguazú y Circuito Vivencial del Mundo Guaraní
A trail through Guaraní gods, myths and medicine on the shores of a large lake ringed by Atlantic Forest.
300 kmHalf a day
Vadecarro · CC BY-SA 3.0Cities · Alto Paraná · The East: water, energy and borderlands
Yguazú
347 km from Asunción · ≈ 5 h 30
What to see
Yguazú · Alto Paraná
Yguazú (colonia japonesa)
A slice of Japan on Route PY02: settlers, vegetable farms, a Japanese carnival and hot-air balloons in August.
290 km2–3 hours
Festivals
1May
San José Obrero · Yguazú
Food fairs and festivals that showcase the culture of the Japanese colony alongside Paraguayan traditions.
Patron saintYguazú, Alto ParanáAugYguazú Expo
The colony founded by Japanese families in 1961 celebrates its anniversary with shows, Nikkei culture and great food.
Heritage communitiesYguazú, Alto ParanáWhere to stay
Camping
Área de camping del Circuito Vivencial del Mundo Guaraní
Lakeside camping inside the Yguazú Nature Reserve
₲₲₲
Resort
Parque Asahí Resort
A recreational park with accommodation, about 4 km from Route PY02; SENATUR Tourism Quality Seal (2024)
₲₲₲