Clorinda offers several distinct ways to enjoy a stay: river views from the Costanera del Pilcomayo, historical and religious heritage, weekend shopping, and outdoor activities. Local offerings range from a February event to horseback riding and water trips; destinations in the wider Departamento Pilcomayo provide additional options.
Riverside views and local heritage
The Costanera del Pilcomayo is a waterfront promenade with views of the river and the city of Asunción. The Parroquia Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles represents the city’s historical and religious heritage and has been part of Clorinda’s heritage since 1924. The former estate of the Hertelendy family preserves its original architecture and adds another architectural dimension to a visit. River views, religious history and preserved architecture offer different ways to shape your stay.
Weekend fair and city events
The Feria binacional offers cross-border shopping and food every weekend. Clorinda Creativa is a community fair bringing together local entrepreneurs, artisans and food vendors, where visitors can find a variety of products and services. The city’s carnival takes place in February. This gives you different events to plan around: a recurring weekend offering, a community fair and the carnival in February. The Feria binacional is specifically held every weekend, while the carnival is tied to the month of February.
Explore on foot, on horseback and on the water
In Clorinda, you can go hiking and horseback riding, and kayaking and canoeing are also among the activities on offer. Local operator Newet “Espíritu de la Tierra” offers excursions in kayaks, canoes and rabaskas, as well as hikes. This means that alongside the activities mentioned generally, Newet is an operator offering both watercraft trips and hikes. If you plan a tour with them, confirm current availability in advance.
Travel connections for planning your trip
The Puente Internacional San Ignacio de Loyola connects Clorinda with José Falcón in Paraguay. A ferry service between Clorinda and Itá Enramada operates from Puerto Pilcomayo. These provide different types of connections to consider: a bridge and a ferry crossing. If you plan to take the ferry, check the schedule in advance.
In the wider destination of Departamento Pilcomayo
For nature experiences in the wider destination of Departamento Pilcomayo, Parque Nacional Río Pilcomayo offers a distinct focus. It preserves a representative section of the eastern Gran Chaco, with marshes and lagoons, palm savannas, forest islands and gallery forest. Its two publicly accessible visitor areas, Estero Poí and Laguna Blanca, each offer free camping, basic services and recreational walks. The park also has the Los Secretos del Monte and Karaguatá Guataha trails, as well as a bird observatory.
A 16-kilometer drive leads to the Río Pilcomayo, where a lookout offers panoramic views of the river. After heavy rain, conditions in the visitor areas and along the route may vary. These nature destinations are part of the wider destination of Departamento Pilcomayo and offer a separate regional excursion option alongside the activities mentioned in Clorinda.
View the wider travel guide: Departamento Pilcomayo.
