National park · Paraguay
Paso Bravo National ParkParque Nacional Paso Bravo
Enter Paso Bravo National Park: pay the entry fee (check), drive 4WD from Concepción (≈2 h) for a day hike on the prairie trail; avoid the rainy season (Nov–Dec).
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Area
1,030 km² (398 sq mi)398 sq mi (1,030 km²)
approximate
Established
1968
Best months
Jun–Sep
UNESCO
None
Rules in force · 9Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Paraguay ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Paraguay's migration authority or a Paraguayan consulate; get your passport stamped at land borders, as some crossings let you pass without it.
- Paraguay ↗The Chaco is remote with few services; travel with a guide or experienced operator and carry water and fuel.
- Paraguay ↗Paraguay can require a yellow fever certificate from travellers arriving from risk countries such as Brazil, Bolivia, Peru and Colombia — check the current list and vaccinate at least 10 days before you travel.
- Northern Paraneña ↗Bring guaraní cash: ATMs are scarce and unreliable outside Concepción and Pedro Juan Caballero.
- Northern Paraneña ↗After heavy rain, dirt roads to the national parks may be impassable; ask locally before setting out.
- Northern Paraneña ↗There is a Paraguayan immigration office in Concepción, but no immigration post on the Brazilian side of the Río Paraguay — plan border formalities accordingly.
At a glance
- Country
- Paraguay
- Area
- 1,030 km² (398 sq mi)398 sq mi (1,030 km²)
- ≈1 030 km² (check)
- Established
- 1968
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- Permits
- For some areas
- Base
- Concepción
Paso Bravo National Park protects over 103 000 ha of savanna (campos cerrados) and riparian woodlands along the Paraná River. It hosts large mammals such as jaguar, puma, giant anteater and maned wolf, plus macaws, river otters and caimans. The park is remote, reachable only by 4WD from Concepción, and offers open‑grassland walks and guided wildlife treks.
Decide
Why go, which months, and what lives here when
At a glance
Status
- No UNESCO listing; national park since 1968.
Size and age
1,030 km² (398 sq mi)398 sq mi (1,030 km²) · national park since 1968
≈1 030 km² (check)
This page covers the park itself. Nearest base: Concepción.
Why go
- Vast savanna landscape with tall grass and riparian woodlands.
- Large mammals such as jaguar, puma, giant anteater and maned wolf.
- Rich birdlife including colorful macaws and river otters.
When to go
- JanCaution
- FebCaution
- MarCaution
- AprGo
- MayGo
- JunBest
- JulBest
- AugBest
- SepBest
- OctGo
- NovAvoid
- DecAvoid
- JanWet season starts.
- FebRainy.
- MarRainy.
- AprTransition, moderate rain.
- MayDryening.
- JunDry, cooler.
- JulDry, mild.
- AugDry, mild.
- SepDry, warm.
- OctIncreasing rain.
- NovWettest month.
- DecWettest month.
Wildlife and nature calendar
| What | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguar, puma, maned wolf, giant anteaterAll year | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Colorful macaws, river otter, crocodile, spectacled caimanAll year | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Arrive & move
Getting in, how the park is divided, and where things are
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How to get there
Zones and sectors
| Zone | What is there | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie core | Open grassland with wildlife viewing points. | Open with entry ticket. |
| Riparian woodlands | River‑bank forests along the Paraná River. | Open; trails may be rough. |
Sketch map
Take the points offline
3 points as a GPX waypoint file, plus a plain-text list of coordinates. Save it while you have signal: maps apps show the points without a connection.
Coordinates from Wikidata; approximate centre of the park.
See & do
Caves, trails and wildlife, with how hard each is and whether it needs booking
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Top experiences
Practical
Fees, permits, rules, where to sleep and what can go wrong
Show 8 sectionsHideEntry fees and permits, Park rules, Where to stay, Safety, Accessibility, Visiting lightly, Questions people ask, Related
Entry fees and permits
| Item | Range | Per | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park entry | Free | person | Fee not published; check locally. |
Ranges, not quotes: fees change without notice. Check with the park or your operator · checked Sep 2026.
Park entry permit or guide
Park rules
- Guides
- Recommended for wildlife treks; no formal requirement.
- Camping
- Not permitted outside designated areas; stay in Concepción or nearby estancias.
- Fire
- Open fires prohibited.
Where to stay
Near the park
Concepción
Hotels and hostels; base for park trips.
Near the park
Ranch estancias
Rural rooms; may arrange guide and meals.
Safety
Heat and insects medium
Wild animal encounters high
How much daylight do you have?
Time out
Finding the local time zone…
Times are local to the spot (zone loading). The half-hour margin is our rule of thumb, not an official figure; light fades earlier in forest or under cloud. Carry a headlamp on any route that could run late.
Accessibility
- Main access road is rough; 4WD required.
Visiting lightly
- Support local estancias for accommodation and guide services.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to enter Paso Bravo National Park?
Entry fee is not published online; check at the gate (likely a modest amount in PYG).
What are the best hikes in Paso Bravo National Park?
Prairie trail (easy, 3–4 h) and guided wildlife trek for jaguar/puma (moderate, full day).
When is the best time to visit Paso Bravo National Park?
Dry season June to September offers the best conditions and cooler temperatures.
Deep dive
Every source; fees and rules change, so check before you go
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