The Esteros de Farrapos wetlands along the Rio Uruguay are the best place in Uruguay to see capybaras, grazing among the islands and marshes of this quiet Ramsar site. Boat trips and shoreline walks from Nuevo Berlin and Villa Soriano find them alongside marsh deer and a wealth of waterbirds. The southern spring and summer from October to March are the most active months.
The Esteros de Farrapos wetlands along the Rio Uruguay are the best place in Uruguay to see capybaras, grazing among the islands and marshes of this quiet Ramsar site. Boat trips and shoreline walks from Nuevo Berlin and Villa Soriano find them alongside marsh deer and a wealth of waterbirds. The southern spring and summer from October to March are the most active months.
Up to 80% sighting chance in Esteros de Farrapos and Rio Uruguay, Uruguay. Best months: January, December, February.
In the Esteros de Farrapos national park along the Rio Uruguay, reached from Nuevo Berlin or Villa Soriano.
On boat trips among the river islands or on shoreline walks in the protected wetlands, ideally with a local guide.
The southern spring and summer, October to March, when the animals are most active and the weather is warm.
