General José Eduvigis Díaz e Itá Corá, puerto sobre el Paraná
A cattle town 30 km from Pilar with access to the Paraná at Itá Corá and close to Estero Bellaco, a 1866 battlefield.
What it is
General José Eduvigis Díaz is a picturesque town in southern Ñeembucú, about 30 km from Pilar along Route PY04. It lies 5 km from the Itá Corá port on the Paraná, from where you can reach Bobi Ñu island and other fishing islands. Very close is Estero Bellaco, one of the main settings of the Triple Alliance War. For visitors who enjoy the river, the beaches at Potrerito (in General Díaz) and Kuarahy Reike (in Itá Corá) are places for swimming and fishing. Residents work mostly in cattle ranching in a landscape of marshes and swamps. It is a good stop to round off a Great War circuit: the fighting at Estero Bellaco and Tuyutí happened around here, and the town's name honours the hero of Curupayty.
What to see and do
- Itá Corá port and the Potrerito and Kuarahy Reike beaches
- Bobi Ñu island and fishing on the Paraná
- Estero Bellaco area
- Cattle-country marsh landscape
Did you know…?
The district borders Isla Umbú to the north and Humaitá and Paso de Patria to the west, places of major battles.
The waters of the Paraguay and Paraná rivers meet in the area.
History
The town was founded by Francisco Ozuna under the name "Arroyito" and now carries the name of General José Eduvigis Díaz, victor at Curupayty. In the fight at Estero Bellaco on 2 May 1866, then-Colonel Díaz foiled an encircling move by Brazilian troops at Paso Sidra.
Tips
- The beaches are basic and have no services: bring water and sunscreen.
- If you plan to fish, check rules and closed seasons with the local environmental authority.
Check opening hours before you go.
Best time: Spring and summer for beaches; autumn for historical outings.
Activities
Nearby
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Paso de Patria · Ñeembucú
Tuyutí, campo de la batalla del 24 de mayo de 1866
Dry ground ringed by marshes where the largest and bloodiest battle of the Triple Alliance War was fought in 1866.
Paso de Patria · Ñeembucú
Paso de Patria
The corner where the Paraguay and Paraná rivers meet: fishing, wetlands and memories of war.
Humaitá · Ñeembucú
Humaitá: ruinas de la iglesia de San Carlos y la fortaleza
The shell-torn church that became a national symbol, next to the fortress that held back three armies.
Humaitá · Ñeembucú
Curupayty, campo de la batalla de 1866
Where Paraguay's greatest victory of the Great War (the War of the Triple Alliance) was decided along a line of trenches.
Isla Umbú · Ñeembucú
Isla Umbú: iglesia de San Atanasio y Museo Histórico Coronel Pedro Hermosa
A dairy-farming village with grass streets, a 19th-century adobe church and a museum in the old cabildo, 12 km from Pilar.
Researched and reviewed in September 2026 with 4 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.