Asunción CityParaguay travel guide
Salto AmambayCmasi · CC0

Salto Amambay

Waterfall

One of the Piribebuy-area waterfalls, on the road to Itacurubí, alongside Piraretã and Siete Caídas.

80 km≈ 1 h 15 from Asunción
1 to 2 hoursDuration

What it is

Salto Amambay is on the Piribebuy–Itacurubí de la Cordillera road, in the Piribebuy district. The Cordillera department article lists it among the area's waterfalls of great natural beauty, together with Piraretã and Siete Caídas, and the Ytú and Yhaguy Guazú streams. It is a simple nature stop for those who already know Piraretã and want to add another waterfall to the Piribebuy circuit.

What to see and do

  • The water drop among the woods
  • One more stop on the Piribebuy waterfall circuit

Did you know…?

Piribebuy stands out for its streams, long used for bathing and rest.

History

It shares its name with other waterfalls in the country; here it is part of the set of streams and falls around Piribebuy.

Tips

  • Ask in Piribebuy about road conditions and any entrance fee.
  • After heavy rain, access and flow can change.

Check opening hours before you go.

Best time: Summer, or after rain for more water.

Activities

Festivals and events here

Nearby

Salto Piraretã

Piribebuy (colonia Piraretã) · Cordillera

Salto Piraretã

A hidden waterfall in the Piraretã farming community, with a stream and fresh forest air.

≈ 8 km
Piribebuy

Piribebuy · Cordillera

Piribebuy

Heroic town of 1869 and home of the 60-stripe poncho para'i, recognized by UNESCO as intangible heritage.

≈ 9 km
Eusebio Ayala (Barrero Grande)

Eusebio Ayala · Cordillera

Eusebio Ayala (Barrero Grande)

The republic of chipá: some fifty chipa bakeries and the memory of the child soldiers of Acosta Ñu.

≈ 11 km
Itacurubí de la Cordillera

Itacurubí de la Cordillera · Cordillera

Itacurubí de la Cordillera

The "Garden of the Republic": a crystal-clear stream, stone springs and a natural park in the heart of Cordillera.

≈ 15 km
Cerro Cristo Rey

Caacupé · Cordillera

Cerro Cristo Rey

A peak of about 300 m in the Cordillera de los Altos, on Route 2, with wide views and a reputation as an educational ecological reserve.

≈ 21 km
Verified · sep 2026

Researched and reviewed in September 2026 with 3 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.

Sources (3)