Ñacunday National Park

Ñacunday, Alto Paraná, Paraguay

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Ñacunday National Park, located in the district of Ñacunday in Alto Paraná Department, is one of Paraguay’s most important protected natural areas.

The park preserves a valuable section of the Upper Paraná Atlantic Forest, one of South America’s most biodiverse and endangered ecosystems. Its main attraction is the spectacular Salto Ñacunday, a waterfall about 40 to 43 meters high and around 70 meters wide that plunges into a forested gorge along the Ñacunday River. The park’s lush landscapes, rivers, and scenic trails make it a popular destination for hiking, photography, birdwatching, and nature exploration.

The park also provides habitat for a variety of wildlife, including tapirs, capybaras, armadillos, monkeys, and numerous bird species, while historically serving as an important refuge for threatened animals of the Atlantic Forest. Its combination of dramatic waterfalls, rich biodiversity, and relatively unspoiled wilderness makes Ñacunday National Park one of the natural highlights of eastern Paraguay.