Fortín Isla Poí
The former rear base and field hospital of Paraguayan forces during the Chaco War, now with a small memorial, cemetery and museum.
During the Chaco War, Isla Poí was an important supply post and field hospital for the Paraguayan army. It lies close to the Mennonite colonies, which also provided supplies to the troops at the time. Monuments, a cemetery and a small exhibition hall remain, and the Isla Poí Rodeo is held here every year. It is about 50 km from Filadelfia and can be combined with a same-day trip to Laguna Capitán and Loma Plata.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Laguna Capitán
- Loma Plata Mennonite Museum
- Centro de Interpretación del Gran Chaco Americano
- Jakob Unger Museum
- Avenida Hindenburg & Fernheim Cooperative
- Centro de Artesanías del Chaco
- Fortín Boquerón
- Neuland Colony (Neu-Halbstadt)