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Ypoá National Park

National Park

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.

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Ypoá National Park essentials

Address: Ypoá National Park (Parque Nacional Ypoá), Paraguarí Department, Paraguay
Hours: Open daily (dawn-dusk)
Admission: Free (park entry); fees may apply for guided activities
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When to Go

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.

Dry Season
May-September · 15-25°C
Clear roads and comfortable hiking conditions; easier river observations.
Wet Season
October-April · 20-30°C
Lush forests and swollen streams-some trails may be muddy or impassable.

Weather & Climate near Ypoá National Park

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 55 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
-2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 22° - 32° 29° 150 mm partly cloudy 68% 2.5 m/s 2.8 extreme 13.4h
February Very Good 22° - 31° 27° 121 mm partly cloudy 68% 2.5 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.8h
March Very Good 21° - 30° 25° 135 mm partly cloudy 70% 2.4 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.1h
April Very Good 18° - 27° 23° 162 mm some cloud 76% 2.5 m/s 1.5 high 11.4h
May Very Good 15° - 24° 20° 122 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.5 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.8h
June Very Good 13° - 22° 17° 88 mm partly cloudy 84% 2.7 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.4h
July Excellent 12° - 22° 17° 54 mm partly cloudy 81% 3.0 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.6h
August Excellent 13° - 23° 18° 84 mm some cloud 75% 3.2 m/s 1.0 moderate 11.1h
September Excellent 15° - 25° 20° 88 mm partly cloudy 70% 3.4 m/s 1.3 high 11.8h
October Very Good 18° - 28° 23° 131 mm partly cloudy 72% 3.1 m/s 1.9 very high 12.6h
November Very Good 19° - 30° 24° 172 mm partly cloudy 72% 2.8 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.2h
December Very Good 21° - 32° 26° 136 mm partly cloudy 71% 2.6 m/s 2.7 extreme 13.6h
Getting There & Around

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.