Alto Paraguay, Administrative department in northern Paraguay
The Alto Paraguay department covers 82,349 square kilometers of land, making it one of the largest administrative regions in northern Paraguay.
In 1992, the Chaco Department merged with Alto Paraguay, creating a new administrative structure that redefined the territorial organization of northern Paraguay.
The department maintains strong connections to indigenous communities and traditional cattle ranching practices, with local festivals celebrating these agricultural roots.
Travelers can reach the department capital, Fuerte Olimpo, through river transportation along the Paraguay River, as road infrastructure remains limited.
The Defensores del Chaco National Park within Alto Paraguay contains Cerro León, the highest elevation point in northern Paraguay.
Location: Paraguay
Inception: 1945
Capital city: Fuerte Olimpo
Part of: South America Midwest Integrated Zone
Shares border with: Concepción Department, Presidente Hayes, Boquerón Department, Mato Grosso do Sul, Santa Cruz Department
GPS coordinates: -20.50000,-59.00000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:38
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