Mondai Falls ( Spanish: Saltos del Monday , Guar. Chororo Monday ) is a waterfall in Paraguay , located in the Mondai National Park in the region of President Franco Department of Alto Paraná . Its height is 45 m, width is 120 m [1] .
| Saltos del Mondai | |
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| isp. Saltos del monday | |
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| Specifications | |
| Height | 45 m |
| Width | 120 m |
| Location | |
| River | Monday |
| A country |
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| Department | Alto Parana |
Hydrography and Climate
The cascade with a height of more than 40 meters consists of three main streams, as well as many other smaller and very small ones, and is located near the mouth of the Mondai River, one of the main tributaries of the right bank of the Parana River. River Mondai It flows into the Parana River , its flow varies throughout the year, increasing during the rainy season.
The average annual air temperature is 21 ° C, the maximum is 38 ° C, and the minimum is 0 ° C.
Flora and fauna
Mondai Municipal Park is a 9 hectares nature reserve covered with dense vegetation rich in various species of flora and fauna. It is one of the last remaining tracts of the Atlantic forest west of the Paraná River.
Tourism
There is a long history at the waterfall: the Guaraní hikers stayed here, walking along an ancient trail. In the 21st century, the waterfall is surrounded by a park, where footpaths and viewpoints are built. Tourists are engaged in rock climbing, picnics and hiking; there are places for camping and food in the park. In the upper part of the waterfall you can swim or go boating.
The waterfall produces a considerable noise: at dawn and dusk from a distance, the sound of water falling on the basalt is heard, and the fog rising from it is visible.
You can get to the waterfall on the highway that connects Salto del Guaira and the President Franco area.
Notes
- ↑ Monday Falls (Saltos del Monday) . Wondermondo.