Ypoá National Park
National Park Paraguayan national park protecting wetlands and Atlantic forest fragments
Near Paraguarí, Ypoá National Park conserves marshes, lagoons and seasonally flooded plains; visitors come for boat trips, birdwatching and fishing in a low-lying freshwater landscape south of Asunción.
How to Get to Ypoá National Park #
Ypoá is roughly 50-70 km southeast of Asunción, accessible by regional roads from Paraguarí and Pirayú. Most visitors drive from Asunción (about 1-1.5 hours) and then use local tracks to access park entry points. A high-clearance vehicle is useful in the wet season.
Tips for Visiting Ypoá National Park #
- Hire a Paraguayan guide to interpret the diverse monte and submontane forests-flora and fauna are easy to miss without local knowledge.
- Visit early morning for bird activity near streams and forest edges.
- Combine a visit with nearby towns such as Pirayú or Paraguarí to learn about local karanda'y (guava) orchards and crafts.
Best Time to Visit Ypoá National Park #
Best in the dry season (May-September) for easier walking and road access; wet season brings richer vegetation but more mosquitoes and muddy tracks.
Weather & Climate near Ypoá National Park #
Ypoá National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in June). Temperatures range from 12°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1443 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is the hottest month, feeling like 29°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (162 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is the coolest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (172 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
