Those looking to understand Presidente Franco through its landscapes and culture will find two distinct views of water: the Saltos del Monday and the confluence at the Hito Tres Fronteras. Parque Aventura Monday complements the view of the falls with a restaurant, overnight cabins and camping areas. The community-based tourism experience offered by the Mby’a Guaraní Carrería Cue, with singing, dancing and handicrafts, is another highlight.

Saltos del Monday and Parque Aventura Monday

Parque Aventura Monday covers about seven hectares and is located opposite the Saltos del Monday in Presidente Franco. From there, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the waterfalls. In the district of Presidente Franco, the Saltos plunge into the Río Paraná near the mouth of the Río Monday. This brings together two aspects of the landscape: the view of the falls from the park and the location of the Saltos where the Río Monday meets the Paraná. As a published reference for orientation, Parque Aventura Monday is said to be eight kilometers from both the shopping center in Ciudad del Este and the Puente de la Amistad; the distance may vary depending on the measurement method. Together, the park’s size and location provide two different reference points: its extent and its position opposite the waterfalls.

Staying and dining in the park

Parque Aventura Monday has cabins for overnight stays and camping areas. If you would like to stay there, check the availability of the cabins in advance. The restaurant overlooking the Saltos adds a dining option with a view of the waterfalls to the accommodation options. For planning purposes, the distinction is clear: the park is a place to enjoy the view, but can also be considered as a place to stay. Cabins and camping offer different types of accommodation, while the restaurant pairs a meal with a view of the waterfalls.

Community-based experience of the Mby’a Guaraní Carrería Cue

The guided community-based tourism experience of the Mby’a Guaraní Carrería Cue includes a cultural encounter featuring Mby’a singing and dancing. These are artistic expressions of Mby’a culture. The community also displays and sells handicrafts made by its members. This brings together two different points of connection: singing and dancing form the cultural component, while you can view and purchase the handmade pieces. If you are more interested in community cultural expression than in the landscape, this experience is a distinct highlight alongside the waterfalls.

Confluence at the Hito Tres Fronteras

Another scenic spot in the district of Presidente Franco is the Hito Tres Fronteras. The Yguazú and Paraná rivers meet there, and Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay can be seen from the site. Unlike Parque Aventura Monday, whose panoramic view looks out over the Saltos del Monday, the Hito offers a view of a confluence and three countries. The rivers are different: the Saltos lie near the mouth of the Río Monday into the Paraná, while the Yguazú and Paraná meet at the Hito. For those comparing river landscapes, there is a clear choice between a view of a waterfall and a three-country view at a river confluence.

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