Saltos del Monday Facts for Kids

A beautiful view of Saltos del Monday from above, in Paraguay

The Saltos del Monday are amazing waterfalls located in Paraguay. They are found in the Presidente Franco District, which is part of the Alto Paraná Department. These waterfalls are about 45 meters (148 feet) tall and 120 meters (394 feet) wide.

The waterfalls are the main attraction of the Municipal Park Monday. This park is a special natural area. It covers about 4 acres (1.6 hectares) of land. It's a great place to see nature's beauty.

Weather at Saltos del Monday
Flora and Fauna of Monday Park
The Monday River and its Waters
Visiting Saltos del Monday
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Weather at Saltos del Monday

The weather around Saltos del Monday is usually warm. The average temperature each year is about 21 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit). It can get quite hot, reaching up to 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit).

Sometimes, it can get cool, with temperatures dropping to 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit). This area, Alto Paraná, also gets the most rain in all of Paraguay. This rainfall helps keep the waterfalls flowing strongly.

Flora and Fauna of Monday Park

The Municipal Park Monday is a natural reserve. It covers nine hectares (about 22 acres) of land. This area is full of many different kinds of plants and animals. It's like a big, green home for nature.

This park is very important because it's one of the last parts of the Alto Paraná Atlantic forests. These forests are special and are found west of the Paraná River. They are home to many unique species.

The Monday River and its Waters

A wide view of Saltos del Monday, in Paraguay

The Monday River is the river that creates these waterfalls. It flows into the bigger Paraná River. The amount of water in the Monday River changes. It depends on how much rain falls during different times of the year.

When there's a lot of rain, the river flows very strongly. This makes the waterfalls even more impressive.

Visiting Saltos del Monday

The Monday Falls offer a wonderful natural show. They are in the Presidente Franco District. These waterfalls have a long history. Long ago, they were an important stop for the native Guarani people.

The main waterfall is over 40 meters (131 feet) high. It has three big sections where the water falls. There are also smaller falls nearby. All of them rush down close to where the Monday River joins the Paraná River. The Monday River is one of the main rivers that flows into the Paraná River from its right side.