Capitan Carmelo Peralta

Capitán Carmelo Peralta is a small town in southern Alto Paraguay department, located on the Paraguay River. Named after a Paraguayan military officer, it is a quiet river port serving the Chaco region. The town has basic services and a small port used by the Aquidabán ferry. The surrounding area is dry Chaco forest. The climate is tropical; best visited during the dry season (May–September).

By Plane

The nearest airport is Mariscal Francisco Solano López Airport (CIO) in Concepción, about 200 km southeast.

By Train

No passenger rail.

By Car / Road

Capitán Carmelo Peralta is accessible via unpaved roads from Concepción (200 km, 4–5 hr by 4WD) or from Fuerte Olimpo (60 km north).

By Boat

The Aquidabán cargo ferry from Concepción to Bahía Negra stops here.

Walkable.

• Río Paraguay – Riverside with port activity.

• Chaco landscape – Thorn forest characteristic of the region.

• River journey – Stopover on the Concepción–Bahía Negra ferry route.

• Comedor del Puerto – Simple meals, GS.12,000–20,000.

Local kiosks.

• Budget: Basic hospedaje, GS.40,000–50,000.

Basic supplies.

• Fuerte Olimpo (60 km north) – Historic fort town.
• Puerto Casado (50 km south) – Former tannin industry centre.
• Concepción (200 km southeast) – Major river city.