Cerro Cora National Park (also spelled Cerro Corá) is the largest protected area in Paraguay with 5,538 hectares. It is located in Amambay Department, 45 km from the departmental capital, Pedro Juan Caballero and the border with Brazil. Established on February 11, 1976, it is a nature reserve, as well as a major historical site. It was the location where the last battle of the Paraguayan War took place on March 1, 1870.[1]
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The park has several historical monuments, a museum, and a recreation area by the Aquidabán River.
In addition to the historical background, many visitors come to the park to appreciate ancient rock writings located in hill caves around the area.
The Paraguayan War (1864–1870) ended next to the Aquidaban Nigui Brook, where Francisco Solano López died saying his famous last words, "I die along with my country". Fortunately, Paraguay was not extinguished, as the Marshall announced, but was still deeply ruined by the war, which left the country desolated and deprived.
The Cerro Cora National Park, once a virgin Rain Forest that started to suffer deforestation. The area was declared protected, and the National Park was created.
The Park is surrounded by hills. Some of them are Ponta Porá, Guazu, Tacuru Pytâ, Alambique, Cerro Corá, Miron, Tanqueria y Tangaro. These and other elevations give shape to a peculiar landscape.
Landscape with valley and hills
Cerro Muralla or "Wall Hill" is a hill in Amambay on Cerro Cora national park that resembles a wall, 2008
View of the forest surrounded by hills