Laguna Capitán
A saline lake reserve in central Chaco where flamingos, black-necked swans and large numbers of migratory waterbirds gather in the dry season.
Laguna Capitán is one of the saline lakes of central Chaco and is now a nature reserve with basic lodging and campsites. In the dry season (May to September), the lake shrinks, and Chilean flamingos, black-necked swans, crested screamers and a variety of plovers and sandpipers gather here, making it one of Paraguay's key birdwatching sites. Armadillos and foxes may also be seen in the forest. It is about 80 km from Filadelfia on a dirt road, so you will need a four-wheel drive or a hired vehicle. Contact the reserve in advance.
Opening hours
Daytime (accommodation by reservation)
Nearby sights
- Fortín Isla Poí
- Loma Plata Mennonite Museum
- Centro de Interpretación del Gran Chaco Americano
- Fortín Boquerón
- Jakob Unger Museum
- Avenida Hindenburg & Fernheim Cooperative
- Centro de Artesanías del Chaco
- Neuland Colony (Neu-Halbstadt)