DUNAS DE SAN COSME Y DAMIÁN

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 motorboat for 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).