Paso Barreto y playas del río Aquidabán
Summer beaches on the Aquidabán River: Paso Barreto, about 65 km from Concepción, and Paso Urundey, in Horqueta.
What it is
The Aquidabán River offers two beach areas widely used by people in the north: Paso Barreto, about 65 km from Concepción, and Paso Urundey, in the Horqueta district, about five kilometres off the Bernardino Caballero route, around km 70. They are quiet places to swim in summer, fish and spend the day in the shade with family. They do not have the facilities of a formal waterfront: this is a simple rural outing.
What to see and do
- Sandy river beaches
- Fishing and swimming in summer
- Local getaway from Concepción
Did you know…?
The Aquidabán is the same river that flows through Cerro Corá National Park, further east.
Paso Urundey is about five kilometres off the road, at km 70.
Tips
- Carry water, food and sun protection: there are few services.
- Swim only where it is safe and avoid high water.
Open area; check conditions before you go.
Best time: November to March for swimming; the rest of the year for fishing and walking.
Activities
Festivals and events here
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Researched and reviewed in September 2026 with 2 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.