Presidente Hayes, Paraguay: what to see and where to stay
Presidente Hayes is a department in the Chaco (western region of) Paraguay, with its capital in Villa Hayes, about 30 km by road from Asunción. Ruta Paraguaya lists 27 attractions and 164 places to stay: 70 ranches (estancias), 33 hostels, 19 country houses, 15 cabins, 12 campsites.
Top sights: Fortín Boquerón, Fortin Isla Po'i and Laguna Capitán. Most places to stay are in Villa Hayes, Remansito, Fortin Gral Bruguez and Cerrito Sub-Urbano. 1 tourist routes pass through here.
🚧 Today's MOPC report lists 4 bridges or roads with problems in Presidente Hayes. Road conditions today →
Things to do in Presidente Hayes
Fortín Boquerón🏛️ History, ruins & museumsFortín Boquerón es un espacio histórico y cultural de gran relevancia nacional, dedicado a preservar y difundir la memoria de la Guerra…★ 4.6 (227)
Fortin Isla Po'i🏛️ History, ruins & museumsEl Fortín Isla Po’i, en Paraguay, cuenta con el museo interactivo “Ruta Chaco Boreal”, una iniciativa impulsada por la Secretaría Nacional de…★ 4.6 (132)
Laguna Capitán🌳 Parks & reservesSalt lagoon with flamingos and migratory birds.★ 4.6 (87)
Campo María📍 Other sightsLaguna Salada Campo María es un refugio natural dedicado a la conservación del medio ambiente, un ecosistema de paisajes imponentes donde el…★ 4.7 (72)
Villa Hayes🏛️ History, ruins & museumsTown named after the US president who ruled in Paraguay's favour in 1878.★ 5.0 (7)
Museo de Historia de Chaco'i🏛️ History, ruins & museums★ 4.9 (10)
Paradas de Lanchas Chaco'i📍 Other sights★ 4.5 (6)- 🌳Parque Nacional Tinfunqué🌳 Parks & reservesLower Chaco wetlands with caimans, capybaras and birds.
Fortín Boquerón🏛️ History, ruins & museumsSite of the first major battle of the Chaco War (1932), with trenches and museum.
Museo Histórico Salvador Garozzo Simón Bouvier🏛️ History, ruins & museumsEl Museo Histórico Municipal de Villa Hayes, Salvador Garozzo Simón Bouvier, cuenta actualmente con un acervo de 3.000 piezas. En el podrás…
Casa de la Cultura y Museo Histórico Ex Cuartel Mcal. Francisco Solano López🏛️ History, ruins & museumsFunciona en el edificio original del primer colegio jesuita, luego cuartel general del Mcal. López durante la Guerra contra la Triple Alianza.…- 📍Tour - Villa Hayes📍 Other sightsUn atractivo recorrido histórico cultural propone Villa Hayes a los visitantes de esta ciudad, que guarda muchas tradiciones y bellas postales. El…
Chaco Lodge📍 Other sightsLa Laguna Chaco Lodge es el espejo de agua más extenso del sistema de lagunas del Chaco Central. De origen natural y…
Ruta Chaco Boreal - Fortín Falcón🏛️ History, ruins & museumsEste fortín fue el puesto de mando del Mariscal Estigarribia durante la Guerra del Chaco, desde donde dirigió las operaciones que llevaron…- 🗿Batella de Boqueron🗿 Monuments & historic sites
- 🔭Mirador Chaco Lodge🔭 Viewpoints
- 🗿Castillo el Peñón🗿 Monuments & historic sites
- 🔭Alfredo🔭 Viewpoints
- 🗿area de la batalla del sector Gondra🗿 Monuments & historic sites
- 🏛️Museo Paratodo🏛️ History, ruins & museums
- 🗿Campo Aceval 19.08.1977🗿 Monuments & historic sites
- 🗿Monumento Heroes del Chaco🗿 Monuments & historic sites
- 🗿Casa Guanes🗿 Monuments & historic sites
- 🌳Riacho Ppayagua - Yacare Yrupé🌳 Parks & reserves
Where to stay in Presidente Hayes
Parador Pirahuhostel · Colorado★ 4.4 (711)🍽️🅿️☕
Hotel Pozo Coloradohotel · Pozo Colorado★ 3.9 (182)📶❄️
Cabaña La Celiacabin · Cerrito Sub-Urbano★ 4.6 (78)🍽️🎉
Bar - Hospedaje la Amistad - Sara.hostel · Pozo Colorado★ 3.9 (139)☕
Hotel Ña Domihotel · Cruce Pioneros★ 4.3 (50)
Hospedaje Algarrobohostel · Pozo Colorado★ 5.0 (27)- 🌳Quinta Maria Luisacountry house · Villa Hayes★ 4.5 (39)📶❄️🔥🌊🅿️
Parador Chaco Surhostel★ 4.5 (33)🍽️
Motelito Y Hospedaje Remansitohostel · Remansito★ 4.3 (38)
Hospedaje "Los Fortines Chaqueños"hostel · Campo Aceval Sub-Urbano★ 4.6 (29)
Hospedaje Valeryhostel · Villa Hayes★ 4.5 (28)❄️🔥🛖🍽️🌊- 🌳Hospedaje & Quinta Maria Papachicountry house · Costa★ 4.8 (19)
Hotel los pioneroshotel · Molino★ 4.1 (30)☕- 🌳Quinta La Escondidacountry house · Remansito★ 4.5 (21)
- 🌳Quinta Don Pulcianocountry house · Remansito★ 4.9 (14)
Hospedaje Doña Maximinahostel · Molino★ 4.0 (24)
Hotel Primaverahotel · Hochstadt★ 4.1 (22)❄️☕🍽️- 🌳Quinta Takuare'e Tycountry house · Villa Hayes★ 4.8 (12)
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Routes through Presidente Hayes
🌵 Chaco: colonias menonitas y fortines · 3 to 4 days
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Presidente Hayes?
The most visited sights are Fortín Boquerón, Fortin Isla Po'i and Laguna Capitán. There are 27 attractions on the map.
Where to stay in Presidente Hayes?
There are 164 places to stay: 70 ranches (estancias), 33 hostels, 19 country houses, 15 cabins, 12 campsites, 12 hotels, 3 guesthouses. Most are in Villa Hayes, Remansito, Fortin Gral Bruguez and Cerrito Sub-Urbano.
How far is Presidente Hayes from Asunción?
Its capital, Villa Hayes, is about 30 km away by road (approx.).
What are road conditions in Presidente Hayes today?
According to the MOPC report of 10/10/2026 a las 07:00 there are 4 bridges or roads with problems. Details on the Road conditions page.