Amambay, Paraguay: what to see and where to stay
Amambay is a department in the eastern region of Paraguay, with its capital in Pedro Juan Caballero, about 450 km by road from Asunción. Ruta Paraguaya lists 26 attractions and 93 places to stay: 41 hotels, 19 hostels, 12 ranches (estancias), 8 guesthouses, 7 cabins.
Top sights: Shopping China, Chacurru Ecoturismo and Pedro Juan Caballero. Most places to stay are in Pedro Juan Caballero, Bella Vista Norte, Capitán Bado and Brasil. 2 tourist routes pass through here.
🚧 Today's MOPC report lists 1 bridges or roads with problems in Amambay. Road conditions today →
Things to do in Amambay
Shopping China📍 Other sightsShopping China, es el mayor y más tradicional comercio de importados del Paraguay, es una empresa familiar, fundada en 1933 en la…★ 4.6 (16,895)
Chacurru Ecoturismo📍 Other sightsChacurru Ecoturismo es una reserva privada de 25 hectáreas, dedicada al turismo de naturaleza, que ofrece una combinación perfecta de aventura y…★ 4.7 (386)
Pedro Juan Caballero📍 Other sightsShopping city on the open border with Ponta Porã (Brazil).★ 4.3 (29)
Ojo de Mar📍 Other sights★ 4.7 (65)
Parque Nacional Cerro Corá⭐ Must-seeHills, caves with petroglyphs and the place where Marshal Francisco Solano López died in 1870.★ 4.4 (7)
Centro Cultural Intendente Carlos Domingues🎭 Culture & craftsAlberga el Museo, la Biblioteca, Escuela Municipal de Danza, Música, Teatro y la Oficina de Cultura.★ 5.0 (5)- 🎭Festival del Río Apa de Bella Vista Norte🎭 Culture & craftsSummer festival on the municipal beach along the Apa river, on the Brazilian border. Music, food and the river.
- 💦Salto Aguaray (Capitán Bado)💦 WaterfallsWaterfall near Cerro Torín, 35 km from Capitán Bado. Private access, with a camping area.
- 💦Salto Comelli💦 WaterfallsWaterfall inside a ranch at Cerro Cuatiã. Private access, with a camping area.
- 💦Salto Pira`y-mí💦 WaterfallsWaterfall on a property in the Pira'y colony. Private access, with a camping area.
- 🎭Expo Amambay🎭 Culture & craftsAmambay livestock fair at the ARP grounds, km 4.5. Paid entry, with toilets, food stalls and parking.
- 🏛️Reserva Eco-arqueológica de Gasory🏛️ History, ruins & museumsEco-archaeological reserve on Route V, with a trail through remains and native woodland. Private access.
- 🔭Granja selva de Rosa🔭 Viewpoints
- 💦Salto Aguaray💦 Waterfalls
- 🔭Mirador Cerro Muralla🔭 Viewpoints
- 🗿Mariscal Lopez🗿 Monuments & historic sites
- 🗿Guerra de la Triple Alianza🗿 Monuments & historic sites
- 🗿Sepultura del Mariscal y Panchito🗿 Monuments & historic sites
- 💦Cascada La Escondida💦 Waterfalls
- 🗿100 Anos🗿 Monuments & historic sites
São José🗿 Monuments & historic sites- 💦salto Y'ambue'i💦 Waterfalls
- 💦salto Escondido💦 Waterfalls
- 💦salto Y'ambue💦 Waterfalls
Where to stay in Amambay
Amambay Hotel Casinohotel · Pedro Juan Caballero★ 4.5 (1,260)🏊☕🍽️
Hotel Del Nortehotel · Pedro Juan Caballero★ 4.5 (797)☕🅿️🍽️
Hotel Don Tani-Pedro Juan Caballero-Paraguayhostel · Pedro Juan Caballero★ 4.6 (377)❄️☕🅿️
Porã Palace Hotelhotel · Pedro Juan Caballero★ 4.3 (546)📶🏊❄️☕🛖🍽️
Divisa Hotel & Restauranthotel · Pedro Juan Caballero★ 4.3 (530)☕
Hotel Portal del Tererehotel · Pedro Juan Caballero★ 4.5 (380)🏊❄️☕🍽️
Royal Palace Hotelhotel · Pedro Juan Caballero★ 4.4 (344)📶🏊☕🅿️
Portaria e circulação de hóspedes só até às 23 horas - Reabre às 5 horas - Tompell Hostel & Pousada Bem-te-viguesthouse · Brasil★ 4.3 (312)
Shelter Hostel e Pousada Duas Nacoesguesthouse · Brasil★ 4.6 (187)
Porta do Sol Palace Hotelhotel · Brasil★ 4.1 (266)
Alta Vista Hotelhotel · Pedro Juan Caballero★ 4.8 (114)☕🅿️🍽️
Hotel y Restaurant Las Mariashotel · Pedro Juan Caballero★ 4.2 (193)❄️☕🍽️
EDÉN DEL NORTE HOTELcabin · Caballero★ 4.5 (120)❄️☕🅿️
Eiruzu Hotel Paraguayhostel · Pedro Juan Caballero★ 3.8 (275)❄️☕
Hotel San Luishotel · Pedro Juan Caballero★ 4.2 (148)☕
Cabañas Cicloaventuristas "Lago Tupi"cabin · Zanja Pytã★ 4.5 (100)🏊☕🍽️⛺
Hotel Peraltahotel · Pedro Juan Caballero★ 4.1 (141)☕
Hotel Berteahotel · Pedro Juan Caballero★ 3.6 (274)☕🅿️
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Routes through Amambay
💦 Ruta de los Saltos · 4 to 6 days
⛰️ Norte: Concepción y Cerro Corá · 2 to 3 days
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Amambay?
The most visited sights are Shopping China, Chacurru Ecoturismo and Pedro Juan Caballero. There are 26 attractions on the map.
Where to stay in Amambay?
There are 93 places to stay: 41 hotels, 19 hostels, 12 ranches (estancias), 8 guesthouses, 7 cabins, 5 campsites, 2 country houses. Most are in Pedro Juan Caballero, Bella Vista Norte, Capitán Bado and Brasil.
How far is Amambay from Asunción?
Its capital, Pedro Juan Caballero, is about 450 km away by road (approx.).
What are road conditions in Amambay today?
According to the MOPC report of 10/10/2026 a las 07:00 there are 1 bridges or roads with problems. Details on the Road conditions page.