Gran Chaco · Paraguay
Land for sale in Alto Paraguay
Alto Paraguay is the northern Chaco department on the Paraguay River, bordering Brazil and Bolivia: large tracts, very low density and part of the Pantanal.
Updated October 2026
Key points
- Capital: Fuerte Olimpo, on the Paraguay River.
- Carmelo Peralta: link to Porto Murtinho (Brazil) on the Bioceanic Corridor.
- Pantanal wetlands and dry Chaco, with large properties for cattle and conservation.
Border strip
Much of Alto Paraguay lies within 50 km of the border, where Law 2532/2005 bars citizens of neighbouring countries from acquiring rural property without a decree.
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List your land for freeFrequently asked questions
What is the capital of Alto Paraguay?
Fuerte Olimpo.
Is Alto Paraguay part of the Pantanal?
Yes, its eastern strip along the Paraguay River includes Pantanal wetlands.
Sources: Geografía de Paraguay; El Observador (Feb 2026); Law 2532/2005 (BACN); INFONA via Bichos de Campo (2023). General information, not legal advice.