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In Hohenau, the things worth your time are the Edwin Krug museum for the colony's story, an afternoon of pools and green space at Parque Manantial or the Sitzmann ecological park, and sunset at the port on the Paraná River. If you can pick your dates, come in late September for the National Festival of Communities (Fiesta Nacional de las Colectividades).
The colony's history: the Edwin Krug museum
The Centro Histórico y Cultural Edwin Krug is in the former home of Edwin Krug, who donated it to the town (La Nación, 2022 (opens in a new tab)). Inside are objects from the first immigrants' lives: household items, tools, period radios and a film camera that still works; look out for the basement once used to store food (La Nación, 2022 (opens in a new tab)). It also holds Chaco War pieces, and Hohenau's tourism office works from here (La Nación, 2021 (opens in a new tab); Visit Colonias Unidas (opens in a new tab)), so make it your first stop for maps and tips.
Nature and pools: Parque Manantial and Parque Sitzmann
- Parque Manantial. On Avenida Elsa Graf (Parque Manantial (opens in a new tab)). It has pools, sports courts, camping, horse riding, trails and a large restaurant serving regional food (La Nación, 2021 (opens in a new tab); Visit Colonias Unidas (opens in a new tab)). It is also a hotel with cabins; to book or ask about a day at the pool, message +595 985 842795 (Parque Manantial (opens in a new tab)).
- Parque Ecológico Municipal Ing. Alfredo Sitzmann. A 25-hectare site with an ecological area, eco-museum and sports and leisure zone (Visit Colonias Unidas (opens in a new tab)); a green reserve that also keeps the history of the colonisation (La Nación, 2021 (opens in a new tab)). Good for a morning walk before the heat.
The river: Hohenau port and fishing
- Puerto de Hohenau. Where the first settler families landed. Today it has a beach, river produce and views of the Paraná (La Nación, 2021 (opens in a new tab)), and is used for fishing, swimming and events (La Nación, 2021 (opens in a new tab)). Go late afternoon for the sunset.
- Club de Caza y Pesca Alto Paraná. On the Paraná (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)); it draws anglers after surubí every year (La Nación, 2021 (opens in a new tab)).
Roads to the river outside the town centre can be dirt; after heavy rain, ask before driving down (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)).
What festivals does Hohenau have?
- Fiesta Nacional de las Colectividades. Late September at the Parque de las Naciones, with food from the communities that built the town. In 2025 it ran 26–28 September, and the 14th edition was announced for 25 September 2026 (Visit Colonias Unidas (opens in a new tab); La Nación, 2025 (opens in a new tab)).
- Orchid show and sale (Expo Venta de Orquídeas). At the Salón Armonía; the 12th edition was in September 2026 (Visit Colonias Unidas (opens in a new tab)).
- Town anniversary. Hohenau was founded on 14 March 1900 (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)); the 125th was marked with a festival at the Parque de las Naciones (ABC Color, 2025 (opens in a new tab)).
On festival dates, book a bed early: the towns around here have few rooms.
Where to eat and sleep
The simplest plan is lunch at the Parque Manantial restaurant and, if you stay, a room there too (La Nación, 2021 (opens in a new tab); Parque Manantial (opens in a new tab)). For other options, ask at the tourism office in the Krug museum or at Mate Róga, the Colonias Unidas tourist office at the PY06 roundabout in Bella Vista (La Nación, 2021 (opens in a new tab)). Encarnación, about 35 km away, has far more hotels.
Getting to Hohenau and what is nearby
Hohenau is about 35 km from Encarnación on Route PY06, which runs through the town centre (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)), at km 35 of that road (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)). Buses head north on PY06 from Encarnación's terminal (Wikivoyage (opens in a new tab)); ask to get off in central Hohenau. For the port and parks, a car or a remís (local taxi) makes the day easier.
On the same road are Obligado (km 38) and Bella Vista (km 48) (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)), and a few kilometres before Hohenau, coming from Encarnación, the Trinidad ruins (things to do in Trinidad). For an hour-by-hour plan, see the Hohenau day trip; for yerba mate, see things to do in Bella Vista.
FAQ
What is there to do in Hohenau?
Visit the Edwin Krug museum, spend an afternoon at Parque Manantial or the Sitzmann ecological park, and watch the sunset at the port on the Paraná.
When is Hohenau's Fiesta de las Colectividades?
Late September at the Parque de las Naciones. In 2025 it ran 26–28 September and the 2026 edition was announced for 25 September.
How far is Hohenau from Encarnación?
About 35 km on Route PY06, which runs through the town centre.
Where can you swim in Hohenau?
At Parque Manantial on Avenida Elsa Graf, which has pools, camping, a restaurant and hotel rooms.
