Cerrito

Cerrito is a small town and the gateway to Cerro Cerrito National Park, a protected area in northern Ñeembucú department. The park centres on a 180-metre hill (Cerro Cerrito), the highest point in the otherwise flat Ñeembucú wetlands, offering panoramic views of the surrounding marshlands and the Paraná River. The area is a haven for birdlife and waterfowl. The climate is subtropical; the dry season (May–September) provides the best conditions for hiking and wildlife viewing.

By Plane

The nearest airport is Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU), about 200 km north.

By Train

No passenger rail.

By Car / Road

Cerrito is about 120 km northeast of Pilar via Route PY04 and secondary roads (2–3 hr). A 4WD is recommended for the last section. Buses from Pilar run a few times weekly.

The park is accessed on foot. A guide is recommended.

• Cerro Cerrito – A 180-metre hill with a hiking trail to the summit and views over the Ñeembucú wetlands.

• Wetland ecosystems – Seasonal marshes and lagoons rich in aquatic birds.

• Capiibary River – The river that flows through the park, used for canoeing.

• Hiking – Summit trail takes about 1–2 hr round trip.

• Birdwatching – Herons, storks, ibises, and ducks in the wetlands.

• Canoeing – Explore the Capiibary River by canoe.

• Picnic – The park has basic picnic areas. Bring your own food.

Bring water.

• Camping – Basic camping is permitted in the park.
• Pilar – Full accommodation options 120 km southwest.

Bring supplies from Pilar.

• Pilar (120 km southwest) – Department capital and historic river port.
• Humaitá (100 km southwest) – Site of the Triple Alliance War fortress.
• San Juan Bautista de Ñeembucú (60 km west) – Historic mission town.