Cerro Cora National Park

Cerro Cora National Park is located in the Amambay Department and is one of the most beautiful historical sites in Paraguay. Cerro Cora National Park has 12.038 hectares in size. Aside from the stunning scenery, this Paraguayan national park is known for the ancient rock art that can be found in the caves. These paintings were created between 1300-800 BC. The park's infrastructure is quite decent. To go to Cerro Cora, you must first travel to Pedro Juan Caballero and then travel 45 kilometers south to the park's northern entrance. Then follow Route III until you reach Road 5, which passes through the national park. It has well-marked trails that are usually well-kept. It has a visitor center and an auditorium.

You might want to check with the park personnel in your area for any pertinent information about the park at your specific time of year. On March 1, 1870, the Battle of Cerro Cora took place in the eastern sections of Cerro Cora National Park between the Brazilian Imperial Army and the Paraguayan Army, ending in a resounding victory for the Brazilian Empire. During combat, Paraguayan leader Marshal Francisco Solano Lopez and his 17-year-old son, Colonel Juan Francisco Panchito Lopez, were murdered. The Paraguayan War had come to an end. The majority of the battle took place along the banks of the Aquidaban River, where Paraguayan troops, together with their children, spouses, and other civilians, had surrendered. There are various cemeteries, busts, and other memorials dedicated to the soldier today. Today, there are several burials, busts, and other markings dedicated to the fallen officers listed below.