Cerro Cora National Park
National Park National park preserving Paraguay's last battle site
Northeastern Paraguay’s Cerro Corá National Park protects forested hills and rivers and contains monuments linked to the Paraguayan War; visitors camp, hike and study regional flora and fauna.
Cerro Corá National Park is a protected area in Amambay Department in northeastern Paraguay that preserves forested hills, waterways and a historically significant battlefield. It is best known as the location where President Francisco Solano López died at the close of the Paraguayan War in 1870.
Visitors come for a mix of natural and historical interest - the park contains relics and memorials associated with the 1870 battle as well as trails through woodland and riverside landscapes. Management focuses on conserving native habitats and commemorating the historical events that occurred on the site.
The park lies in northern Paraguay near the border with Brazil, within Amambay Department.
- Historical significance: The site is important in Paraguayan national history as the location of the final battle of the Paraguayan War in 1870, and the park contains commemorative monuments and interpretive displays.
What to See #
- Battlefield and memorial: The park preserves the historic battlefield where Paraguayan leader Francisco Solano López fell at the end of the Paraguayan War; there is a memorial area related to the 1870 battle.
How to Get to Cerro Cora National Park #
Cerro Corá National Park is near the city of Concepción; from Asunción it is roughly a 4-5 hour drive northeast along Route 3 and Route 14 with regional connections. Local transport from Concepción can be arranged via taxis or organized tours.
Tips for Visiting Cerro Cora National Park #
- Visit early for cooler temperatures and to see the memorial areas with fewer visitors.
- Combine the park visit with a local ranger talk or small museum to better understand the 1870s Paraguayan War history commemorated here.
- Wear insect repellent and long sleeves during the humid months - the park is subtropical and mosquitoes can be persistent.
Best Time to Visit Cerro Cora National Park #
Best during the dry season (May-September) for easier hiking and trail access; avoid the hottest, wettest months if possible.
Weather & Climate near Cerro Cora National Park #
Cerro Cora National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 12°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1501 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (185 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (185 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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