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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.
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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Operated by Wildlife Paraguay · Asunción, Asunción
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.
easy.
9–11 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves long periods seated on a boat and short, easy walks on uneven ground.
Most departures leave from Asunción with approximately a 1–1.5 hour drive to Puerto Olivares farm (about 50 km depending on traffic). Pickup options are typically available.
Common sightings include a wide range of waterbirds (herons, kingfishers, terns), savanna birds, black-and-golden howler and capuchin monkeys, and occasionally neotropical otters or caimans.
The tour is rated easy and suitable for most ages, but riverbank landings and short walks are on uneven ground—advise notifying the operator if mobility assistance is needed.
Yes — the full-day option includes bottled water and a lunch (often a local barbecue); morning or afternoon tours include light meals or snacks and hot drinks.
The Paraguay River corridor supported Indigenous trade routes and later cattle ranching; the floodplain ecology has long shaped local livelihoods and settlement patterns.
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.
Wildlife Paraguay operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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