Nicolas Caballero · CC BY-SA 4.0Salto Piraretã
A hidden waterfall in the Piraretã farming community, with a stream and fresh forest air.
What it is
In the Piraretã community east of Piribebuy, the Represa Cue stream drops in a waterfall framed by forest and rock. It's a rustic outing: you get there on a local road and walk a short stretch to the falls. Entry is through private properties that charge a fee: a good place to spend the day with tereré (Paraguay's iced herbal tea), far from the highway noise.
What to see and do
- The waterfall and its pools
- A short walk through riverside forest
Did you know…?
Piraretã means 'land of fish' in Guaraní.
It's one of Piribebuy's emblematic swimming spots, along with the spring-fed municipal pool.
History
The Piraretã community belongs to Piribebuy, the town that became Paraguay's provisional capital in December 1868 and withstood the Allied attack of August 12, 1869. Its Guaraní name joins pira (fish) and tetã/retã (country): 'land of fish'.
Tips
- A young woman drowned here in 2023: stay out of deep areas and never swim alone.
- The final approach is on a dirt road; it can get tricky after rain.
- Bring insect repellent, water and cash: services are basic.
Access through private properties that charge a fee — check before you go.
Best time: Spring and summer for swimming; in autumn and winter, cool hikes and fewer people.
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Festivals and events here
National Festival of the 60-Stripe Poncho Para’i
Music, crafts and local pride centered on the sixty-stripe poncho, handwoven in Piribebuy.
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Mass, a procession and festivals with Paraguayan and international artists in this heroic city of the War of the Triple Alliance.
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Researched and reviewed in September 2026 with 3 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.