A full-day boat tour from Asunción down the Paraguay and Manduvira rivers that blends easy riverside walks and extended wildlife watching by boat. Expect abundant birds, monkey trails, possible otter or caiman sightings, and a riverside barbecue lunch.
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You step off the car onto sun-warmed dirt and the river announces itself: a broad, slow current that nudges sandbars and carries the calls of herons downriver. The day begins with a short drive from Asunción to Puerto Olivares farm, where palm savannas, wetlands and patches of gallery forest meet the Paraguay and Manduvira rivers.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
9–11 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves long periods seated on a boat and short, easy walks on uneven ground.
Wildlife
History
The Paraguay River corridor supported Indigenous trade routes and later cattle ranching; the floodplain ecology has long shaped local livelihoods and settlement patterns.
Conservation
Seasonal flooding and agriculture pressure wetlands; responsible operators work to minimize disturbance, use local guides, and follow wildlife viewing distances to reduce stress on animals.
Reserve your spot on the Full day Paraguay River Nature and Wildlife Boat Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring binoculars and a camera
Binoculars greatly increase your chance to identify distant waterbirds and raptors from the boat; a zoom lens helps for photos at dusk.
Wear grippy shoes
Banks can be muddy and uneven—closed-toe shoes with traction make river landings and short forest walks safer.
Protect against sun and insects
A wide-brim hat, sunscreen and insect repellent are important during daytime boat stretches and the farm walk.
Expect changing weather
Carry a lightweight waterproof layer; tropical showers can appear suddenly, especially in the wet season.
Binoculars
Essential for scanning river channels and treetops for birds and mammals.
Sturdy closed-toe shoes
Needed for muddy trails and bank landings during short walks.
Wide-brim hat and sunscreen
Sun protection is important during long exposed sections on the boat.
summer
Light rain shell
A compact waterproof layer protects against sudden tropical showers, especially in the wet season.
spring