Nacunday National Park

The average temperature is 21.5 °C, with predominant winds from the north, which corresponds to the geographic location of the Amazon rainforest.

The predominant vegetation of the park is the Alto Paraná Atlantic forest, formed primarily by trees that usually reach 15 to 20 meters of high, with abundant specimens of the family Meliaceae, such as: the Argentine cedar (Cedrela fissilis), katigua pytâ (Trichilla catigua); family Arecaceae: palmito (Euterpe edulis); and family Myrtaceae: ñangapiry (Eugenia enflora), yvaporaity (Myrciaria rivularis).

All different species of animals, such as mammals, birds, rodents and reptiles live in the area of the park.

In spite of not having a tourist program, the number of visitants, Paraguayan and foreign, is increasing, especially in the summer.

They collect firewood, honey, fruits and medicinal plants; also is the natural environment where they practice their traditional ceremonies.

Panoramic view on Salto de Ñacunday
Panoramic view of the Salto Ñacunday
Salto de Ñacunday, Southern Paraguay
Entrance in the park