Fuerte Olimpo
Paraguay · Departamento de Alto ParaguayPY
City in Alto Paraguay, Paraguay
Fuerte Olimpo is a city in Paraguay. It is the capital of the department of Alto Paraguay. Straddling the river Paraguay which forms the border with Brazil, Fuerte Olimpo is Paraguay's northernmost departmental capital, located over 830 km (515 mi) north of the capital Asunción. It was originally called Fuerte Borbón. The city is also known as “la puerta de entrada al Pantanal”, or entrance to the Pantanal region.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 4,445
- Coordinates
- -21.042, -57.874
- Timezone
- America/Campo_Grande
- Elevation
- 64 m
Overview of Fuerte Olimpo
Fuerte Olimpo is a tiny locality in Departamento de Alto Paraguay, Paraguay. The headcount is close to 4,445. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. The activity mix leans towards nature, water sports and adventure.
Things to do in Fuerte Olimpo
Nature in Fuerte Olimpo
(7)Under nature, Fuerte Olimpo is tagged with Caves, Countryside, Forest, Islands and Mountains. Counting everything, 7 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Fuerte Olimpo.
Water Sports in Fuerte Olimpo
(4)Fuerte Olimpo records Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle and Sailboats under water sports. It is a direct read of Fuerte Olimpo's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Fuerte Olimpo
(3)The adventure shortlist for Fuerte Olimpo: Boat Rides, Off Road Trails and Treasure Hunts. Everything listed here comes from what Fuerte Olimpo is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Culture in Fuerte Olimpo
(2)Culture lovers get Cathedrals and Mines. It is a direct read of Fuerte Olimpo's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Sports in Fuerte Olimpo
(2)Under sports, Fuerte Olimpo is tagged with Horse Trails and Hunting. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Fuerte Olimpo.
Wellness in Fuerte Olimpo
(2)Under wellness, Fuerte Olimpo is tagged with Farms and Ranches. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Fuerte Olimpo.
Nightlife in Fuerte Olimpo
(1)Fuerte Olimpo's nightlife entries include Festival. Everything listed here comes from what Fuerte Olimpo is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Fuerte Olimpo
Plan water days for December to March. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April.
Getting there & around
Access Fuerte Olimpo through a larger town in Departamento de Alto Paraguay; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is America/Campo_Grande.
Similar destinations
Places near Fuerte Olimpo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Fuerte Olimpo known for?
- Fuerte Olimpo is mainly a destination for nature, water sports and adventure, set in Departamento de Alto Paraguay, Paraguay with around 4,445 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Fuerte Olimpo?
- You can plan around Caves, Countryside, Forest, Islands and Mountains in Fuerte Olimpo. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Fuerte Olimpo?
- Plan water days for December to March. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April.
- Where is Fuerte Olimpo located?
- Administratively, Fuerte Olimpo sits in Departamento de Alto Paraguay, Paraguay — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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