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Park · Itá, Central
Laguna de Itá
Lagoon in the town center, with lookouts, benches and a small children’s playground on the banks. Dozens of caimans live there, and the lagoon is surrounded by legends, such as that of a gold bell thrown into the water during the war.
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About Laguna de Itá
The lagoon of Itá, also called Mártires de Acosta Ñu, is the town’s main leisure area. According to locals, it has never dried up. On the banks there are lookouts, a pier, benches and a small children’s playground, and the area around the water hosts part of the patron’s festival in early February.
What draws the most attention are the caimans. A long-time resident says a pair was released into the lagoon and began to reproduce, and that other animals were brought there later; today there are about 80, according to Paraguayan press. They usually stay on the banks and in the water, visible from the lookouts.
The lagoon also has its legends. One says that during the War of the Triple Alliance a woman refused water to thirsty soldiers and a storm transformed her house into the lagoon. Another says that soldiers of Marshal López threw a gold bell into the water so it would not become a trophy for invaders.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About an hour.
Best time
In the morning or late afternoon, when the heat is lower.
How to get there
It is in the center of Itá, near the temple of San Blas; reachable on foot.
Tip
Observe the caimans from the lookouts, without going down to the water’s edge or feeding them.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Laguna de Itá
Are there caimans in the lagoon of Itá?
Yes. According to Paraguayan press, about 80 caimans live in the lagoon. Observe them from the lookouts without approaching the water.
What is the legend of the lagoon of Itá?
One tells that a woman refused water to soldiers during the War of the Triple Alliance and a storm turned her house into the lagoon. Another speaks of a gold bell thrown into the water by soldiers of Marshal López.
What can you do at the lagoon of Itá?
Walk along the banks, climb the lookouts and the pier, and rest on the benches. There is a small children’s playground.