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Taking a boat up the Rio Paraguay
Posted: Sat March 1, 2008 02:42 PM UTC

I am a solo traveler in South America. I am interested in taking a boat up the Rio Paraguay, from south to north. I am seeking both information on the trip, as well as anyone else who would be interested in meeting up for such a journey. Anybody interested? Are there agencies that offer such trips, or is it better to book passage at the docks? Any tips or general advice from people who have made such a trek? Let me know, and we'll talk more! I speak both spanish and english.

StlwllAngl

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Re: Taking a boat up the Rio Paraguay
Posted: Sat March 1, 2008 04:33 PM UTC

I'm trying to find some old info about the boat/shipping company Compania Paraguaya.

Just book at the spot; the water level can be low at times.

PJ

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Re: Taking a boat up the Rio Paraguay
Posted: Sat March 1, 2008 08:24 PM UTC

This is not so much but this little hint may help you in finding a boat trip.
Watch the link below:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/paraguay/concepcion/getting-there-and-around
Cassiovieggore

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cassiovieggore

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Re: Taking a boat up the Rio Paraguay
Posted: Sun March 2, 2008 05:50 PM UTC

Get the vaccination against the yellow fever, at least ten days before your travel.

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puppis

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Re: Taking a boat up the Rio Paraguay
Posted: Sun March 2, 2008 07:45 PM UTC

You have trips upriver from Asuncion's Playa Montevideo which is located between the Palacio de Lopez (Government Palace) and Aduanas y Puertos (Customs and Port Building).

On Wednesdays (early morning) you have the Asuncion to Concepcion service. Pack some food and mineral water for your journey.

good luck,

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