Fortín Boquerón
The battlefield of the first major battle of the 1932 Chaco War, with preserved trenches, command posts, a water source and soldiers' graves.
In September 1932, Paraguayan troops besieged the Bolivian garrison here for more than twenty days and captured the fort. The victory turned the course of the Chaco War (1932–1935) and is regarded as a sacred national site in Paraguay. Today it is a historical park with reconstructed trenches and bunkers, the aguada (water source) that was the focus of the fighting, a monument, graves of soldiers from both sides and a small museum. The famous tree arch is also in the park. The site is about 60 km from Filadelfia, and some sections are dirt roads that become impassable after rain. Drive yourself or hire a vehicle. Facilities are basic, so bring plenty of water.
Opening hours
About 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Neuland Colony (Neu-Halbstadt)
- Centro de Interpretación del Gran Chaco Americano
- Fortín Isla Poí
- Laguna Capitán
- Loma Plata Mennonite Museum
- Jakob Unger Museum
- Avenida Hindenburg & Fernheim Cooperative
- Centro de Artesanías del Chaco