Cerro Tres Kandú
Mountain Paraguay's highest hill and quartzite peak
In Paraguay’s Guairá Department, Cerro Tres Kandú is the country’s highest point; hikers and locals visit for summit views and the surrounding rural landscape.
Cerro Tres Kandú (often called Tres Kandú) is the highest natural point in Paraguay, located in Guairá Department in the eastern highlands of the country.
The summit serves as Paraguay’s established topographic high point and is a destination for visitors seeking the country’s highest elevation rather than a large mountaineering challenge. Surrounding terrain is part of the rolling uplands rather than a dramatic alpine environment.
The hill has local significance as the national high point and has been used for mapping and geographic reference; its slopes are part of the regional landscape rather than the site of major historical events.
It sits in Guairá Department in eastern Paraguay within the upland zone of the interior, away from Paraguay’s main river lowlands.
- National high point: Highest natural point in Paraguay, used as the country's topographic high mark.
- Elevation: Summit elevation reaches roughly 848 metres above sea level, set within the Guairá Department highlands.
Best Time to Visit Cerro Tres Kandú #
Visit during Paraguay's dry season (May-September) for the clearest skies, cooler temperatures and the best hiking conditions.
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Cerro Tres Kandú's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 10°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1608 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm).
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February
February is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (177 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (161 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (189 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm).
