Refuge

Estancia 9 Lunas

Paraguay0 mUnguardedVerified listing

The place

Extensive-grazing estancia in the Paraguayan Boreal Chaco, Boquerón department, at 183 m elevation. The name "9 Lunas" ("9 Moons") evokes a traditional cycle of nine full moons. Dry savanna area with quebracho and algarrobo trees, extreme summer heat (>45°C). A rustic refuge for gauchos and travelers, without modern comforts.

The setting

Paraguayan Boreal Chaco, Boquerón department, dry savanna with quebracho and algarrobo trees.