Duration: 9-10 hours
$70.00
Salto Cristal waterfall
Ybycui National Park
Activities
Hiking, Nature, History
Highlights
- Hiking trails with views of waterfalls
- La Rosada Iron Foundry remnants and museum
- Drive through beautiful countryside, rural landscape
Description
Located about two and half hours from Asuncion, Ybycuí National Park is located in the Paraguayan Atlantic Forest ecoregion and includes remnants of South Americans first iron foundry, as well as several waterfalls accessible by groomed trains.
Historical Iron Foundry & Museum
Constructed in the late 1850’s, La Rosada was a crucial part of the grand strategic plan of Carlos Antonio Lopez for the modernization and industrialization of Paraguay. The forests in what is now the Ybycui National Park provided all of the raw materials for the construction and daily operation of La Rosada. Much of the foundry was destroyed during the War of the Triple Alliance; La Rosada has now been partially restored and the former workers’ facilities have been set up as a museum; the small museum displays an interesting collection of the items produced by the foundry.
Hiking & Waterfalls
Near the picnic area, you can easily reach the the viewpoint of Salto Minas (8 meters). Continue along the trail for about 30 minutes to reach Salto Escondido (15 meters). Both waterfalls are in the midst of lush vegetation and cascade upon stones covered with ferns, lichens and other varieties of plants.
Time allowing, you can hike the longer 3km (out-and-back) uphill trail to Salto Guaraní (12 meters).
Departure Time: 8:00am
Meeting point: Hotel pickup
Duration: 9-10 hours
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate (trails with uneven terrain; walking distance 300 meters to 6+ km)
Inclusions/Exclusions
✓ Tour guide or host: languages Spanish, English
✓ Transportation: air-conditioned vehicle
✓ Entrance Fees: Ybycui National Park
✓ Water
x Lunch (will make a quick stop for you to pick up snacks and a picnic lunch)
x Gratuity
Recommendations:
Comfortable shoes and clothing, insect repellent, camera
Options available:
- Semi-Private tour (small group; 8 max)
$85 - $390 per person
- Private tour
$600 - $800
We recommend only selecting a private tour if you absolutely want a tour only for yourself and your party, guaranteed.
Due to the relatively low volume of tourism in Paraguay, more than 80% of our SemiPrivate tour departures are single party. In fact, it is rare we encounter other tourists throughout the day, allowing you to enjoy an authentic and immersive experience like a local!
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