Timeline
05:30
Drive out of Neuland to the Transchaco highway. Turn left towards Mariscal Estigarribia and follow the road for 26 km until you reach the 475 km marker. Turn right and continue west for 9 km to the Research and Conservation Center. Finish the final 1 km drive to reach Fortín Toledo. Arrive with time to spare before the sun breaks the horizon.
06:30
Stand among the two cemeteries honoring the Paraguayan and Bolivian soldiers. The early morning light casts long shadows over the graves of the over 1000 soldiers who died in the battle between 26 February and 10 March 1933. Let the quiet of the historic site settle in as the sun rises toward the WSW.
07:00
Stay for a moment of reflection. The open space of the battlefield offers a clear view of the sky brightening. There is no specific viewing alignment required, just take in the scale of the landscape where one of the major conflicts of the Chaco War took place.
Local tip
Check the route carefully. The site is remote, located 36 km from the highway marker. Bring a jacket as mornings in the Chaco region can be cool before the day heats up. No food or drink shops are listed in the immediate vicinity, so bring water and snacks with you.
Check before you go
- The site is accessible via the Transchaco highway. Ensure you have fuel before leaving Neuland.
- Sunrise times vary by season. On 15 January the sun rises at 06:30. On 15 April it is 07:14. On 15 July it is 07:40. On 15 October it is 06:29. Plan your departure based on the specific date of your visit.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Neuland (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).