How Many Rivers Does Paraguay Have?

Paraguay has more than 70 rivers. The two most significant are:

• Paraná River – Forms eastern/southern border; 2nd longest in South America (4,880 km); massive hydroelectric potential (Itaipú, Yacyretá dams).
• Paraguay River – Bisects the country north-south; 4th longest in SA (2,621 km); lifeline for transport, fishing, and the Pantanal wetlands.

Other notable rivers: Pilcomayo, Bermejo, Tebicuary, Apa, Aquidabán, Ypané, Monday, Acaray. The Paraguay-Paraná system forms the Río de la Plata Basin, the continent's 2nd largest.