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Presidente Franco

Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay · South America

About Presidente Franco

Presidente Franco works well as a base: 10 minutes from Puerto Iguazú, 21km from Parque Nacional do Iguaçu.

Presidente Franco is a town located in Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay. With a population of 54,292, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Presidente Franco sits in Paraguay. It's in the America/Asuncion time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Presidente Franco to your route.

About Presidente Franco

The Municipal Park Monday [monˈdaɨ] and its main attraction – approximately 45 m (148 ft) tall and 120 m (390 ft) wide waterfall named Saltos del Monday – are located in the Presidente Franco District, Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay, located around 25°33'40.6"S latitude and 54°38'00.1"W longitude, occupying an area

Read more of 1.6 hectares (4 acres).

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Where is Presidente Franco located?

Presidente Franco is located in Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay, South America. The coordinates are -25.5638 latitude, -54.6110 longitude.

What is the population of Presidente Franco?

Presidente Franco has a population of approximately 54,292 people, making it a town in Paraguay.

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Quick Information

Population
54,292
Continent
South America
Country
Paraguay
Region
Alto Paraná Department
Timezone
America/Asuncion
Coordinates
-25.5638, -54.6110

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South AmericaParaguayAlto Paraná DepartmentTown

Worth the detour from Presidente Franco

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Saltos del Monday

A wide horseshoe waterfall on the Monday river near Ciudad del Este, with a walkway to the lip and a viewing platform in the spray. A quiet alternative to Iguazu an hour away.

2 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Foz do Iguaçu

A tri-border city serving as the Brazilian gateway to Iguaçu Falls, with the Itaipu Dam and the meeting point of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.

6 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Itaipu Dam

Binational hydroelectric dam on the Paraná River near Foz do Iguaçu, with a visitor road crossing the crest.

17 km · about 20 min drive

national park

Parque Nacional do Iguaçu

UNESCO-listed subtropical rainforest park on the Argentine border, with a shuttle road system serving the falls viewpoints.

21 km · about 25 min drive

waterfall

Iguaçu Falls (Brazilian side)

The panoramic Brazilian vantage point of Iguaçu Falls, offering jaw-dropping frontal views of the Devil's Throat from a walkway extending into the mist.

22 km · about 25 min drive

waterfall

Iguazú Falls (Argentine side)

A colossal system of 275 waterfalls spanning nearly 3 kilometers, with the thundering Devil's Throat as its awe-inspiring centerpiece.

23 km · about 25 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Presidente Franco.

Foz do Iguaçu

🇧🇷 Brazil

3 km awayPop. 258,248

Puerto Iguazú

🇦🇷 Argentina

5 km awayPop. 32,038

Ciudad del Este

🇵🇾 Paraguay

8 km awayPop. 301,815

Los Cedrales

🇵🇾 Paraguay

15 km awayPop. 2,754

Santa Terezinha de Itaipu

🇧🇷 Brazil

25 km awayPop. 24,262

Puerto Libertad

🇦🇷 Argentina

40 km awayPop. 6,143

Yguazú

🇵🇾 Paraguay

41 km awayPop. 3,363

São Miguel do Iguaçu

🇧🇷 Brazil

44 km awayPop. 29,122

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