Things to see and do South

Founded in 1997, the NGO receives support from international organizations to carry out protection, awareness raising, training in sustainable agriculture and reforestation. Trails and possibility to stay on site (4 bedroom hut with kitchen, or camping) and to volunteer. Meals with the Hostettler family, or bring their supplies. Access by bus " Pastoreo " from Encarnación (8h and 11h30), via Obligado to Ynambu (10 km from Pro Cosara), where we can pick you up. Access map on the website for access by car.

Villa Florida has beautiful beaches, with facilities for playing volleyball, horseback riding, or camping... They fill up quickly in the summer, between December and March, but especially during Holy Week, which here is all about big parties, with lots of reggaetón and lots of alcohol! For more peace and quiet, fishermen can take you for a peaceful stroll on the river (make sure they are not drunk!). Punta Arena is located before the bridge leading to Villa Florida (coming from the north), in the territory of Caapucú. The other beaches are on the other side of the bridge: for Caracol, take the ^2nd left after the bridge (coming from Asunción). The beach is 5 km upriver. Playa Paraíso is located 1.5 km west of the city. Turn right after the bridge, then right again at the first intersection, and finally left when you reach the river. This is the most popular beach and there is usually a charge for access. It has showers and toilets, a bar and a camping area. Horse riding is possible. Continuing southwest, Yvága is a long, quieter beach. Take the ^2nd right after the bridge (Calle Profesor Feliciano Orué), then follow the dirt road to the beach (5 km). Finally, Centú Cué is the furthest beach from Villa Florida, 7 km to the east. It can be reached by a track that leaves on the left as you leave the town (Calle Narciso Corrales). You can stay overnight (cabañas and camping) and fish on site.

This museum belongs to the De Holds family, which created it in 1970. A good complement to the museum located near the ruins.

Yvága is a new 2 km long beach, southwest of Playa Paraíso. From the bridge, access by the second street on the right.

This is the most popular beach. It has showers, toilets, a bar and a campground. You can go horseback riding.

The beach is 5 km upstream from the river. Camping possible.

The beach of Punta Arena is located on the right bank of the river on the other side of the bridge, on the territory of Caapucú.

It is strongly recommended that you take a guide. Some speak English but none French…

One of the main attractions of Ayolas is its sandy beach on the Paraná river. There are volleyball courts, a small restaurant, games for children... The bathing area is limited, for safety reasons, due to the strong currents of the river. From the beach you can reach, in a few minutes by boat, Isla Paraiso, a 5 hectare island in the middle of the river. The "Isle of Paradise" is ideal for a day of sunbathing. On site, a camping area with parrillas, a wooden bungalow, toilets and electricity.

The most remote beach from Villa Florida. There is a road that leaves on the left at the exit of the city. You can sleep there (rooms and camping) and fish on site.

This 55-hectare complex, located on top of a hill overlooking the Paraná River, is named after its mini-museum dedicated to trees. The Galería Casa de Madera is a hut with the Tronco de los Lamentos (Lament Tree Trunk) inside, representing trees that have been deforested, and different slices of tree trunks native to the region. There is also the poetic Árbolde losDeseos:write a wish on a piece of paper and hang it up. The idea of the complex created by Don Mario, is to make visitors aware of the importance of the forest, in one of the most deforested countries in the world. Through an easy trail (1300 m, 45 min), punctuated by watchtowers, one can find about thirty varieties of native trees, including the tajy (lapacho), the national tree. You can then have fun through eco-adventure activities, such as the "swing at the end of the world", or a chair that takes you over the void... The most impressive activity is the bicitirolesa (bicycle-tyrolesa), the first of its kind in Paraguay! At the entrance of the complex, don't forget to take a picture of yourself on the giant chair (silla gigante) which offers a splendid panorama. Camping possible (30 000 Gs per person) with its own equipment (showers, sanitary facilities and electricity available). Be careful, complexes in the same style have been set up along the access road to the Museo del Árbol. They rarely comply with safety standards and, above all, are of little interest compared to the original, the only one officially authorised.

Blond sand dunes in the middle of the crystal clear water of the Yacyretá Lake! You will probably be among the last privileged to be able to get there: the dunes are shrinking at high speed, due to the lack of vegetation on the island to hold back the impact of wind, rain and waves, which carry away the fine sand. At the end of 2019, the dunes were nearly 10 metres high over 3 hectares, but 20 metres high over 5 hectares in 2015, and 30 metres over 10 hectares in 2010... To get to the dunes, first ask at the tourist information point of San Cosme y Damián. You will be informed about the state of the dunes and the weather, and you will be put in contact with the right people to take you there (who will probably correspond with the numbers given above). The dunes are located 25 km from the naval base of San Cosme y Damián. Count between 45 minutes and 1 hour by motorboatfor the outward journey, a little less for the return journey. It can be a bit shaky when it is windy, and it is advisable to go there in the morning if the weather permits. The time on site is usually 2 to 3 hours. Transportation is expensive, so it is advantageous to form a group to divide the costs. To join other passengers, plan the excursion on a Saturday or Sunday, or during school holidays. There is nothing on the spot, so bring something to protect yourself from the sun, and something to drink and snack on (bring back your rubbish of course).