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Great Chaco Paraguay Wildlife

The Undiscovered Pantanal

Overview

This tour includes the amazing animals of the Great Chaco, the majestic wildness of the Pantanal, and some of the Cerrado’s last and most inaccessible areas. Amazing birding places, with over 80 bird species in one morning, as well as the finest possibilities to observe some of the most magnificent mammals, such as Jaguar, Puma, Lowland Tapir, Giant Otter, Chacoan Peccary, Giant Anteater, Marsh Deer, and many more.

From 2.500 USD 12 Days / 11 Nights Walking Grade: Moderate
  • Day 1: Early Birding at Humid Chaco
  • Day 2: Birding at Dry Chaco
  • Day 3: Tres Gigantes Station
  • Day 4: Rio Negro and Aquatic birds
  • Day 5: Bahía Negra - Cerro Chovoreca Natural Monument
  • Day 6: Bird and mammal Diversity of Cerrado
  • Day 7: Defensores del Chaco National Park
  • Day 8: Cats and endemic birds
  • Day 9: Cats and endemic birds
  • Day 10: Stripe-capped Sparrow and Spot-winged Falconet
  • Day 11: Endemic birds of the Chaco
  • Day 12: Morning wildlife watching - Departure Asuncion

Trip Details


Country

  • Paraguay

Group Size

  • 6 Travelers Max

Schedule

  • Normal

Tour Highlights

  • Explore the varied landscapes of the Chaco, Cerrado, and Pantanal, each offering unique wildlife and natural beauty
  • Opportunities to see jaguars, giant anteaters, and a rich birdlife, including the hyacinth macaw
  • Engage with local communities and learn about indigenous cultures
  • Navigate the rivers of the Pantanal to spot aquatic wildlife
  • Explore the flora and fauna up close with expert guides
  • A paradise for nature photographers, capturing stunning landscapes and wildlife

What to expect

  • Transportation: 4x4 expeditions on epic roads

Tour Type

  • Private

Thematics

  • Birdwatching
  • Photography
  • Wildlife

Itinerary

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DAY 1

Early Birding at Humid Chaco

We will first visit the Humid Chaco, with its palm savannas and forest islands, in one of the important Bird Areas, where we usually add more than 80 bird species, howler monkeys, gray-brocket deers, and, on occasion, th...

L, D Loma Plata Inn Hotel (or similar)
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DAY 2

Birding at Dry Chaco

Today we explore the Dry Chaco, with its spectacular Salty Lagoons, where in part of the year more than 2000 Chilean Flamingos, several types of waders, ducks, and egrets, exhibit the amazing biodiversity of the Chaco, a...

B, L, D Campo María (or similar)
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DAY 3

Tres Gigantes Station

This day, we’ll cross the Humid Chaco again, this time on routes that are closed for part of the year owing to the Paraguay River flood. The Pantanal is one of the world’s largest wetlands. From Bahía Negra, we will take...

B, L, D Tres Gigantes. (or similar)
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DAY 4

Rio Negro and Aquatic birds

We shall experience the Pantanal’s natural beauty near Tres Gigantes. An early trip along its paths will allow us to see some of the Pantanal’s lovely birds, such as the Mato Grosso Antbird, White-lored Spinetail, and Bu...

B, L, D Tres Gigantes. (or similar)
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DAY 5

Bahía Negra - Cerro Chovoreca Natural Monument

After an early walk in the trails of Tres Gigantes Station, we will leave again in direction to Bahía Negra. From Bahía Negra, we will go to the Cerro Chovoreca Natural Monument, the only protected area in our Cerrado ec...

B, L, D Agua Dulce Station (or similar)
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DAY 6

Bird and mammal Diversity of Cerrado

We will walk in the trails of sub-humid forests of the Cerrado, where we have good chances to add some of the great bird diversity of this threatened ecorregion: Blue-throated Piping-Guan, Bare-faced Currasow, Great Poto...

B, L, D Agua Dulce Station (or similar)
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DAY 7

Defensores del Chaco National Park

An early walk to continue adding fauna to our lists. Before midday we will leave in direction to the Defensores del Chaco National Park. This Park is the largest protected area of the country, and it contains some of the...

B, L, D Administration House Defensores del Chaco (or similar)
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DAY 8

Cats and endemic birds

We will have an early walk in the trails of the Defensores del Chaco. Here we will have chances to see some of the 18 endemic birds of the Chaco, including the Brushland and Quebracho Crested-Tinamous, Black-legged Serie...

B, L, D Administration House Defensores del Chaco (or similar)
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DAY 9

Cats and endemic birds

We will have an early walk in the trails of the Defensores del Chaco. Here we will have chances to see some of the 18 endemic birds of the Chaco, including the Brushland and Quebracho Crested-Tinamous, Black-legged Serie...

B, L, D Administration House of Teniente Enciso National Park (or similar)
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DAY 10

Stripe-capped Sparrow and Spot-winged Falconet

We´ll leave early to visit Médanos del Chaco National Park. At Medanos we will look for Stripe-capped Sparrow and Spot-winged Falconet. Return to Teniente Enciso during the afternoon.

B, L, D Administration House of Teniente Enciso National Park (or similar)
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DAY 11

Endemic birds of the Chaco

Early birding at Tte. Enciso National Park, and then leaving for Neuland`s Reserve. At Neuland`s reserve we will walk its trails to look for mammals and have other opportunities for the endemic birds of the Chaco. Azara´...

B, L, D Neuland´s Reserve (or similar)
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DAY 12

Morning wildlife watching - Departure Asuncion

We´ll enjoy the morning wildlife watching at Neuland, and in the afternoon we will return to Asunción.

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Hotels

Loma Plata Inn Hotel

| $$$

Estamos ubicado en el corazón de la ciudad de Loma Plata Chaco Paraguayo. A solo 200 metros de la Avenida Central ubicado en las calles Dr. Manual Gondra y Eligio Ayala. El hotel está rodeado de los principales centros comerciales, colegios, centros de emergencias y hospital, estación de servicio termina de ómnibus y centro financiero. El hotel está dirigido para un ambiente familiar, para empresarios, ejecutivos, estancieros, vendedores y público en general para pasar momentos de placer y relax. Contamos con una amplia recepción, con dos amplios salones para el desayuno, quincho climatizado, piscina y un patio con dos barandas. También contamos con el servicio de restaurante a la carta y una gran variedad de bebidas.

Air Conditioning Swimming Pool Restaurant WiFi Bar

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Price Details


Included

  • All meals indicated as B, L or D
  • All accommodations in Double Twin occupancy
  • Local Guides specialized in the region
  • Private transportation in comfortable vehicles

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Domestic flights
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Personal expenses
  • Additional drinks and meals
  • Tips
  • Laundry
  • Travel Insurance (mandatory)

Minimum Deposit

  • 30% (The last payment must be completed 45 days prior to the start of the trip.)

Price Base

  • Price for 1 person: 5.200 USD
  • Price for 2 people: 3.000 USD
  • Price from 3 to 4 people: 2.700 USD
* Price is indicated per person

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