Ybycuí National Park from Asunción: Private Tour & Waterfalls

Three Waterfalls & a Forgotten Factory: Inside Paraguay's Largest Park

You travel south from Asunción in a private air-conditioned vehicle with your guide, visit La Rosada Museum to learn about Paraguay's industrial past, then hike to three waterfalls—Salto Minas, Salto Guaraní, and Saltos Bocaruzú—inside Ybycuí National Park. You get two hours of free time to explore on your own, then return to your hotel. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as is the guide and all park fees.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private tour to Ybycuí National Park

• Meet driver at hotel
• Drive 150 minutes to Paraguarí
• Stop at Frutería in Paraguarí
• Continue to Ybycuí National Park
• Visit La Rosada Museum
• Walk to waterfalls in park
• Enjoy 2 hours free time
• Return 150 minutes to hotel

The Experience

The drive south from Asunción takes two and a half hours, and somewhere around the halfway point—past the fruit stand in Paraguarí where your guide stops for a quick break—you realize you've left the city noise completely behind. Ybycuí National Park sits on 2,000 hectares of forest that feels genuinely untouched, and the first thing you do when you arrive is trade your shoes for proper hiking boots. Your guide walks you through La Rosada Museum first, a small building that holds the strange history of this place: until 1869, Paraguay made cannons and weapons here. The Great War destroyed the factory and it was never rebuilt, so now it's just a museum in the middle of the forest, telling a story almost nobody outside Paraguay knows.

Then you start walking. The trails aren't steep, but they're real—tree roots catch your feet, rocks shift under your weight, and the sound of water gets louder as you move deeper into the park. You hit three waterfalls in sequence: Salto Minas first, then Salto Guaraní, and finally Saltos Bocaruzú, which is actually two falls stacked together. Your guide points out the plants, the rock formations, the way the water moves differently depending on the season. It's the kind of walk where you're moving steadily but not rushing, and you're seeing something most tourists in South America never get to.

After the guided section, you get two hours to yourself. Your guide drops you at a spot where you can walk on your own, sit by the water, or just stand still and listen. Then the private vehicle picks you up and takes you back to your hotel in Asunción, which means you're not negotiating transport, timing your own entry fees, or figuring out which waterfalls are worth the detour. The whole day is arranged—pickup at your hotel, the museum, the three falls, the free time, and the return—so you show up and walk.

What’s included

• Your day includes private air-conditioned transportation from your Asunción hotel, a 150-minute drive to Ybycuí National Park, entry to La Rosada Museum, a guided walk to three waterfalls (Salto Minas, Salto Guaraní, and Saltos Bocaruzú), two hours of free time to explore on your own, and return transport to your hotel.
• Your professional local guide, all park fees, and taxes are included.
• Specialized infant seats are available if needed.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats available

Operated by taxiGo Limo Airport Service

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the main Ybycuí experience—the museum, the waterfalls, and the forest—without arranging your own transport, timing park entry, or deciding which trails to walk. The private vehicle and guide handle the logistics, which means you focus on the walk itself.

Top questions

How long is the drive from Asunción to Ybycuí National Park?

The drive is approximately 150 minutes (two and a half hours) each way.

What are the three waterfalls you visit?

Salto Minas, Salto Guaraní, and Saltos Bocaruzú (which is two falls together).

Do I need hiking boots or special shoes?

Yes, the trails have rocky spots and exposed tree roots. Outdoor shoes or hiking boots are strongly recommended.

What is La Rosada Museum?

It's a small museum inside the park that documents Paraguay's metal industry. Until 1869, the site produced cannons and weapons before being destroyed during the Great War.

Is there free time during the tour?

Yes, you get two hours of free time after the guided waterfall walk. Your guide will drop you at a location where you can walk or explore on your own.

What's included in the price?

Private transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off, the professional guide, La Rosada Museum entry, all park fees and taxes, and the guided waterfall walk.

Is the tour suitable for people who aren't very fit?

The trails are not difficult, but they do have uneven ground, roots, and rocks. You should be comfortable walking for a few hours at a steady pace.

What if traffic delays the tour?

Tour duration can be affected by traffic, special events, or other circumstances beyond the operator's control. Refunds are not available if the schedule must be adjusted.