Parque Nacional Ñacunday (Salto Ñacunday)

National park

A curtain of water 40 meters high and 70 meters wide deep in the rainforest, next to the Paraná.

400 km≈ 6 h 30 from Asunción

1 dayDuration

₲₲₲Budget or free

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What it is

The Ñacunday River falls about 40 meters across a 70-meter-wide front, wrapped in Paraná rainforest and just one kilometer from where it meets the Paraná. The park protects some 2,000 hectares with marked trails, viewpoints and rest areas, and Mbya Guaraní communities live nearby. It's less visited than the Monday Falls and much wilder: the reward is the murmur of forest and water, almost all to yourself. The big challenge is the internal road, which was still in poor condition in 2025.

What to see and do

Viewpoints facing the falls
Trails through the Paraná rainforest
Birdwatching
Getting to know, respectfully, the surroundings of the Mbya Guaraní communities

Did you know…?

Reviro, a fried dough of flour, water and salt, is still an everyday tradition in the district.

History

It was declared a protected forest on August 20, 1975, covering 1,000 hectares, and on January 18, 1993, it became a national park, expanded to some 2,000 hectares. It's often considered the country's most important waterfall since the disappearance of the Guairá Falls in 1982, and in 2025 MADES and SENATUR included it in their "Waterfalls Route" (Ruta de los Saltos).

Tips

Check road conditions before setting out; park contact according to SENATUR: +595 983 614 851.
Enter before 15:30 so you can explore at a relaxed pace.
A high-clearance vehicle is recommended: after rain, the access road can become impassable.

Daily, 7:00–17:00; entry recommended before 15:30 (SENATUR). Ask MADES about fees.

Best time: After a few days without rain, when the road is firm; if it has rained beforehand, the falls gain volume but access gets worse. Autumn and spring offer friendlier temperatures than summer.