This is one of the best nature tours I have done in many years. Alberto, the company owner and tour guide, was friendly and very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of the area. On route to the estancia we stopped for chipas (local snack) and cocido (hot sweet tea). Was able to see many bird species during the land portion of the tour, which Alberto identified for me. During the boat portion, we had opportunities to see many more birds and monkeys. Arturo, our boat pilot and son of the estancia’s owner, was great also. He explained the efforts he was taking to develop a sustainable tourism infrastructure in his property. Lunch, as prepared by another estancia sibling, was awesome! A perfect activity to conduct while visiting Asuncion.

I had an incredible 3-day tour of the Paraguayan Chaco with guide Fernando Beconi. I decided to hire a guide last-min instead of DIY'ing my birding/adventuring in this region and could not be happier. Point-person Alberto adjusted my itinerary quickly and without hesitation, taking into account my target species and location requests. My guide Fernando was extremely personable, fun, accommodating, skilled, and authentic. He is a local Paraguayan who speaks English very well and it was fantastic to go birding with him while learning about his life, country, and its remarkable history and culture. It was spectacular to sip mate in the Chaco after a long morning of birding before heading over to the Mennonite grocery-restaurant for some fantastic local food. Over our 3-day tour, we saw 143 bird (92 lifers), 4 mammal, 1 caiman, and 1 tarantula species. Fernando made significant effort to successfully locate many of my biggest target birds, including Chilean Flamingo, Jabiru, Greater Rhea, Southern Screamer, as well as my most wanted specialties/endemics including Black-legged Seriema, Chaco Owl, and Quebracho Crested-Tinamou. While we were unsuccessful in finding tapir or anteater, a pair of night drives allowed for Azara's Night Monkey, Crab-eating Fox, and a Pampas Cat vs. Jaguarundi. One of our stops was Fortín Toledo/Boqueron, the site of a major Chaco War battle (birding amid the bunkers and destroyed tanks) and a peccary conservation reserve, where we were able to see the endemic and endangered Chaco Peccary. It was nice to get a complete experience of rural Paraguay; both in term of its unique nature as well as insight into its people's unique challenges and way of life. At the conclusion of our tour, we arrived late back in Asuncion. I had planned to take a red-eye bus to Iguazu which Fernando had helped me book; he subsequently offered to later pick me up from my hotel so I would not have to walk with my luggage to the bus station in the middle of the night. Afterwards, he successfully helped me find and board my (surprisingly comfortable) bus to Brazil. I made a great friend in Fernando and could not be more thankful for his guiding and hospitality. In summary, this tour is an amazing opportunity for anyone visiting Paraguay to explore the nature, people, and history of this under-visited region of the world.

The cruise on the Paraguay River was excellent. We saw a wide variety of birds. The guides were terrific. Coffee and cake watching the sunset was a great way to end the day. Thoroughly recommended.

Dr. Alberto and his associate Isaak were extremely knowledgeable and polite. They made us feel well cared for and looked after and tried to ensure that all our desires and needs are catered for. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

I had the BEST DAY. This was such an incredible experience, from the kindness and knowledge of my guides, Alberto and Isaak, to the friendliness of our boat driver Arturo, this was the most phenomenal and memorable day. We saw some incredible species of bird and monkey, and I learned so much about the wildlife and ecosystems of Paraguay, but in way that was fun and relaxing. Heading to the confluence of the Paraguay and Manduvira rivers by boat was really special. It was a really hot day, so my guides suggested a slight modification to our itinerary so we would beat the heat a little. Much appreciated. They are very flexible and accommodating! If you are on the fence, trust me, you won’t regret this tour!!

Two of my daughters (ages 7 and 5) and I took this tour. It was the best thing we did in Paraguay, and I am so grateful for this experience. Everyone with Wildlife Paraguay was helpful and polite to us. We did the early morning tour, which began with a scenic drive out of Asuncion and through farmland, seeing cows, sheep, and water buffalo all amidst palm trees. After a quick breakfast, we rode in a motorboat down the river accompanied by a small dog from the property. We saw many birds, learned about the river system, and stopped to visit two locations, a small active island school on a ridge and a lowland area along the Paraguay River. We took a small hike at the end, and we viewed an historic church next to an area with huge lily pads. My girls enjoyed the wildlife, looking through provided binoculars, playing with the four dogs on the property, and meeting a new little friend in the daughter of the boat captain. This tour is educational and inspiring. We genuinely enjoyed each part, walking through forest, driving through farmland, and cruising down the river. We saw sights that I won't soon forget, including kingfishers diving, a row of vultures on fence posts, and owls readying for bed as the sun rose in the sky. It was a memorable day as a family. Most of all, I am grateful for how considerate the tour guides were (the guide, the driver, and the boat captain), how much they considered our preferences and interests, how they were willing to shape the tour to best fit us. They were kind, good conversationalists, and just good at their jobs. I sincerely recommend this tour and this organization.

We had a tailored tour, so the details may not be relevant for others. What I will say is that Alberto is a very kind, helpful and knowledgeable person. He also suggested bringing his kids along (as we had two kids, so we agreed that this would be great). If you are taking kids I would recommend this, as his kids are just delightful.

As a group of 4 friends around the age of 25 we got an amazing trip! Everything was arranged verry well, the guides Selene an Guillaume where very friendly and relaxed even as the host of the place to sleep Arturo. We saw a lot of birds, monkeys and a snake and the food and everything was perfectly areanged, and the most important: we had a lot of fun!

In August my husband and I joined Alberto and his team from Wildlife Paraguay for the 10 day tour wildlife/birding adventure across the Atlantic Forest , the Humid Chaco and the Dry Chaco. Across the different eco-regions we saw wildlife including lowland tapir, chaco monkeys, crab-eating fox and pampas fox, armadillos, peccaries, the rabbit-like mara, and wild guinea pigs. I noted 135 species of birds, many of them endemic and some endangered. We learned so much from Alberto and his team’s expertise. It was a great way to experience the country and learn about the wildlife and the history. Accommodations were often rustic and there is a good amount of time in the car, often on challenging roads, but the reward is remote and unspoiled destinations. Adventurous and interesting experience!

This was a very enjoyable outing from Asuncion; the drive out past the airport wasn't too far and then the boat ride itself was very nice. We got pretty lucky with weather - I wouldn't recommend it if it were rainy. The boat itself isn't very large and is uncovered, but it was fine for us on the day we went. I'm not even a birder, but this was fun - even for a novice like myself. We hoped to see capybaras, too, but weren't so lucky - we were told there is some hunting of them in the area so they're pretty hard to find. The birds were extremely plentiful though - many, many species...

Overall it was an amazing experience! Alberto was the perfect guide to travel. From the get-go we were able to see all different kind of wildlife. Starting with birds we even were able to observe armadillos, tapirs, pekaris and incredible insects. With Alberto you will have a guide that is taking care of everything, so you can fully enjoy the experience and wildlife of Paraguay.

Excellent professional service offered by Alberto from Wildlife Paraguay. You will enjoy a beautiful experience through the river with a wonderful landscape and birds in their habitat. Almost at the end, a small stop for a coffee and a small snack while enjoying the sunset.

Paraguay is not for the faint hearted and certainly not for those who expect a pampered, luxurious experience, but I loved every minute of my 12 day tour, which included several national conservation parks within the Chaco, followed by 3 days in the Brazilian Pantanal. Sadly the weather gods were against us and it rained constantly for the first few days, thus many of the larger mammals we hoped to spot at regular water holes already had plenty to drink and stayed sensibly under cover in the inaccessible (very prickly) vegetation. A paradise for cacti enthusiasts! The bird life however was AMAZING and my guide Alberto was an expert at spotting and pointing out everything from the tiniest humming birds to the many large birds of prey. He was assiduous in looking after me (I took the tour alone and am not in the first flush of youth) he was also an expert at negotiating the extremely slippery, potholed and sometimes flooded dirt roads and very good company. The sun came out when we reached Brazil and our stay at Fazenda San Francisco provided a spectacular end to out trip with sightings of jaguar and ocelot and many other wonderful animals, butterflies and water plants. It was a real adventure and took me right back to my early days travelling in S America in the 70s. I would recommend Wildlife Paraguay to anyone wanting to experience nature in all its glories without too many tourist trappings.

It was excelent, the guide Alberto was amazing, has a great knowledge on birds and guide us perfectly during the boat trip. Highly recommend this activity

We had an absolutely incredible time with Wildlife Paraguay! We were able to schedule a birding tour on very short notice after a hitch in our travel plans, and enjoyed a fantastic day on the Chacos. Alberto is extremely friendly and knowledgeable like no other, providing a relaxed, personal approach to the tour and letting you take the time to appreciate the unique biodiversity at every stop along the way. Whether for a day trip or a longer excursion, I would recommend Wildlife Paraguay a million times over!