Leocadio Guillén, paseos en lancha
River trips from Pilar, on a boat for up to 45 people. Listed with Pilar's fishing guides association.
☎ +595 975 644064Organised outings, river crossings and the fishing tournaments, which in Paraguay are big events with a long history.
Pilar
Ñeembucú · River Paraguay · 2 places
Ramón Quintana, paseos en lancha
Boat trips from Pilar on the Paraguay river. Listed with Pilar's fishing guides association.
☎ +595 971 431635Encarnación y San Cosme
Itapúa · River Paraná (embalse) · 2 places
Misión Jesuítica de San Cosme y Damián
The mission where father Buenaventura Suárez, Jesuit and astronomer, set up his observatory after arriving in 1703. It now houses the planetarium named after him. Daytime visits 7:00 to 19:30 with a solar telescope, night visits 19:30 to 21:00 with a telescope, every day. The ticket is valid for 72 hours and also covers Trinidad and Jesús de Tavarangüe (SENATUR resolution 18/24). Under 12s go free. Tel: +595 982 743438.
☎ +595 982 743438Dunas del Paraná
River tourism on the Paraná at San Cosme y Damián, at Mariscal Estigarribia and Carlos Antonio López. Listed with Senatur. Tel: (0981) 880379 and (0981) 879143.
Get in touchCiudad del Este
Alto Paraná · River Paraná (embalse Itaipú) · 2 places
Ossiro Complejo Turístico
Resort complex on the road to Santa Fe, in Hernandarias: fishing, restaurant, sports and events all in one place. A full day plan for anglers on the Alto Paraná.
Get in touchMacuco Ecoaventura y Navegación
River trips and navigation on the Paraná, based in Ciudad del Este's Juan E. O'Leary neighbourhood, next to the navy base. Senatur certified for river tourism. Tel: (0991) 655655.
☎ +595 991 655655Asunción y Chaco'i
Capital · River Paraguay · 2 places
Travesía Asunción-Concepción
River voyage down the Paraguay aboard the Danubio, a 13 metre boat, from Asunción to Concepción in about five days. Up to six passengers on board, or eight on day trips. They carry a 4.5 m Vanessa tender, air conditioning, a kayak, binoculars, life jackets, a diesel generator, a fridge and limited fishing tackle; satellite phone on request. They stop at Puerto Ybapobó, Antequera and Puerto Rosario, all good fishing water. From September 2026 the boat is moored at Náutica Remanso, in Mariano Roque Alonso, and runs from there, in both directions. Day trips, overnights and full weekends are also possible, as well as outings on Asunción bay. They sail all year, though December to March is very hot. Worth confirming availability before planning around it.
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Lobo Pe Ecoturismo Fluvial
River based ecotourism on the Paraguay river out of Limpio, north of Asunción: birdwatching and riverside camping. Senatur certified for river tourism. Tel: (0982) 257479.
Get in touchVallemí y San Lázaro
Concepción · River Paraguay y Apa · 2 places
Circuito Cavernas de Vallemí
Guided tours of the limestone caves of Vallemí and Kamba Hopo rock, combinable with fishing on the Apa. Three circuits: Santa Caverna (200,000 Gs per person), Caverna 54 (120,000 Gs per person) and the Kamba Hopo river trip (250,000 Gs per trip, up to five people). Operator: Arvatur.
Get in touchRuta del Gua'a (Vallemí)
Macaw watching ecotourism with the Guaná community of the Apa river, 7 km from Vallemí. Two circuits: Mbokaja, with six interpretive stops in San Lázaro, and Jacarandá, which adds the river Paraguay run to the mouth of the Apa. Bookings: 0983 282199.
Get in touchAyolas y Corredor Paraná
Misiones · River Paraná · 1 place
Centro de Recepción de Visitas Yacyretá (EBY)
Guided tours of the dam are free: departures to the powerhouse and the Aña Cuá branch at 8:00, 10:00 and 13:00 (the last of the day). The centre is open Monday to Saturday 8:30 to 11:30 and 13:30 to 16:30, Sundays and holidays from 8:30. By prior arrangement you can add the Atinguy Wildlife Refuge (8:00, 9:00, 10:30 and 13:00) and the Akuti Po'i trail in the Isla Yacyretá Reserve (8:30, book 24 h ahead). The Environmental History Museum is in Villa Permanente. Bookings: 0987 210001 or (072) 222276, [email protected]
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