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Birding Tours in Paraguay
Guided birdwatching trips across Paraguay's four great biomes, led by local birders who know every call.
Paraguay is South America's best-kept birding secret. More than 700 species have been recorded in a country the size of California, and four very different biomes meet here: the thorny Gran Chaco, the flooded Pantanal, the last Atlantic Forest of the interior and the cerrado grasslands of the north. Few birders come, so the trails are quiet, the lodges are personal and the lists grow fast.
- 700+
- Bird species recorded
- 4
- Biomes in one trip
- 8
- Max travelers per guide
- 24 h
- Reply to your request
Where the birds are
Four biomes, four very different lists. Most trips combine two or three.
Gran Chaco
Dry thorn forest, palm savannas and salt lagoons in the west: the home of the Chaco specialties.
Target species
Quebracho Crested Tinamou, Black-legged Seriema, Crested Gallito, Spot-winged Falconet, Chaco Owl
Pantanal
The world's largest wetland spills into Alto Paraguay: rivers, lagoons and open skies full of waterbirds.
Target species
Hyacinth Macaw, Jabiru, Toco Toucan, Sunbittern, Bare-faced Curassow
Atlantic Forest
Mbaracayú and San Rafael protect the last big blocks of Upper Paraná Atlantic Forest, dense with endemics.
Target species
Bare-throated Bellbird, Helmeted Woodpecker, Black-fronted Piping-Guan, Blue Manakin, Surucua Trogon
Cerrado & grasslands
Laguna Blanca and the northern savannas: open country, nightjars and some of the rarest tyrants in South America.
Target species
White-winged Nightjar, Cock-tailed Tyrant, Sharp-tailed Tyrant, Strange-tailed Tyrant, Lesser Nothura
Birding journeys
Every trip is customizable: tell us your target list and your dates.
When to come
Paraguay birds well all year. May to September is dry, cool and comfortable, with the clearest Chaco roads and waterbirds concentrated in the Pantanal. October to March brings breeding plumage, song and austral migrants, at the price of heat and some rain. Mornings start early in any month.
Birding in Paraguay, answered
How many bird species can I see in Paraguay?+
Over 700 species have been recorded. A well-planned trip of 10 to 14 days across the Chaco, the Pantanal and the Atlantic Forest typically produces 300 or more species, including many Chaco and Atlantic Forest specialties that are hard to find elsewhere.
Are the guides real birders?+
Yes. Our birding trips are led by Paraguayan guides who bird these sites year-round, know the calls and carry a scope for the difficult skulkers. Guides speak English and Spanish; Portuguese and German on request.
Can I combine birding with other nature tours?+
Absolutely. Most of our travelers add a Pantanal river day, a waterfall hike or a night of stargazing at Laguna Blanca. Every itinerary is built around your list, your dates and your pace.
Is Paraguay safe and easy to travel for birders?+
Paraguay is one of the calmer countries in South America to travel through. Distances are long, so we handle all transport in 4x4s, lodges inside the reserves and permits. You only have to bird.
What should I bring?+
Binoculars, your field guide, light long-sleeved clothing, a hat, sun protection and insect repellent. We provide scopes, checklists and a daily species list.
How far in advance should I book?+
Lodges inside the reserves are small, so two to three months ahead is ideal for the dry season. Send a request and we reply with a proposal within 24 hours.
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