Canindeyú

Canindeyú is an administrative department in northeastern Paraguay with rolling hills and fertile lands spread across the region. The area features a mix of agricultural terrain and natural landscape typical of eastern Paraguay.

The department was created in 1973 when three larger administrative areas were divided to form this new territory. This recent reorganization established the current administrative boundaries that shape the region today.

The name Canindeyú comes from Guaraní words referring to a yellow macaw that once filled these forests. Local communities still speak Guaraní in daily life, keeping this language alive in the region.

The capital city of Salto del Guairá serves as the main hub with shops and services that draw visitors from surrounding areas. When exploring beyond the city, roads can be variable, so it helps to plan ahead and ask locally for current conditions.

The region protects sections of the Atlantic Forest through reserves like Mbaracayú, one of the most biodiverse forests in South America. These protected areas are accessible to visitors interested in seeing rare species in their natural habitat.

Location: Paraguay

Capital city: Saltos del Guairá

Part of: South America Midwest Integrated Zone

Shares border with: Alto Paraná Department, Caaguazú Department, San Pedro Department, Amambay Department, Mato Grosso do Sul, Paraná

GPS coordinates: -24.21972,-55.14306

Latest update: December 13, 2025 22:39