Along the Paraguay River
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The Paraguay River (Río Paraguay in Spanish, Rio Paraguai in Portuguese) is a major river in south central South America, running through Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay and Argentina. It flows approximately 2,549 km from its headwaters in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso to its confluence with the Parana River north of Corrientes. It divides Paraguay into two regions, the oriental and the occidental.
UnderstandThe Paraguay River was discovered by Alejo García in 1524.
Get inMany of the villages, towns or cities along the river can be reached by bus. The most common ones for tourists might be Bahía Negra and Concepción, in between which the Aquidaban ferry runs.
Get aroundAs it's a river, boats are really the only option. You can rent a private boat, take a cruise, or ride a cargo boat.
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CopeNot all boats (mostly only the ferries) are equipped with cabins. So, bring a hammock or camping mat with you.
Go nextOnward travel by boat leads to Brazil and Bolivia in the north, or Argentina in the south.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Along the Paraguay River" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Rio Paraguay.jpg, CC BY 1.0 via Wikimedia Commons