Discover Presidente Franco

Presidente Franco can be explored through its striking waterscapes and varied experiences. At Parque Aventura Monday, the focus is on the Saltos del Monday; at Hito Tres Fronteras, the meeting of two rivers and views of three countries define the scene. A community-based tourism experience offered by the Mby’a Guaraní Carrería Cue provides a different perspective, with singing, dancing and handicrafts at its heart.

Waterfalls and river scenery

Parque Aventura Monday is located in Presidente Franco, opposite the Saltos del Monday, and covers approximately seven hectares. It offers panoramic views of the waterfalls. The park is therefore a specific destination for travellers who want to make views of the Saltos a highlight of their stay. The approximate area also gives an idea of the size of the site.

The location of the waterfalls is also part of the area’s landscape history: within the district, the Saltos del Monday plunge into the Río Paraná near the mouth of the Río Monday. Hito Tres Fronteras, in the Presidente Franco district, offers a different river view. This is where the Yguazú and Paraná meet; from the viewpoint, Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay are visible. The two sights offer different perspectives: the waterfalls on one hand, and the confluence and views of three countries on the other.

Community, singing and handicrafts

The guided community-based tourism experience offered by the Mby’a Guaraní Carrería Cue Indigenous community includes a cultural encounter featuring singing and dancing. These performances are artistic expressions of Mby’a culture. Here, the focus is on the culture itself rather than the river scenery.

The experience also includes handicrafts made, displayed and sold by members of the community. Singing and dancing on the one hand, handmade works on the other: these different forms of expression offer different ways to engage with the community-based experience. If you are looking for cultural encounters as well as scenery on your trip, this is a distinct focus to consider in your plans.

Planning your stay

Parque Aventura Monday combines views of the Saltos with other facilities: the park has a restaurant overlooking the waterfalls, as well as cabins for overnight stays and camping areas. This information describes what the park offers and is separate from the search for a holiday rental. If you plan to stay overnight in one of the cabins or in a camping area, check current availability.

The experiences described can help guide your holiday rental search: consider whether you want to focus your stay on the park and waterfalls, views of rivers and countries, or the community’s cultural experience. These themes are distinct and offer specific points of reference for your interests, without implying a particular location for your accommodation.

As a point of reference, Parque Aventura Monday is stated to be eight kilometres from the shopping centre in Ciudad del Este and the Puente de la Amistad. The distance may vary depending on the measurement method. This helps place the park in relation to two named landmarks, while the waterfalls, river confluence and cultural encounter each offer their own reasons to discover Presidente Franco.

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