Welcome

Happy guest with happy ducks

Hello,
My name is Peter Gartner. I am a German who has been living in Paraguay for the last 19 years. For the last 12 I have owned El Roble Farm, where I live with my wife Andressea and our three children.

Granja El Roble is a traditional fully functional farm which also doubles as the perfect place for interested travellers, bird watchers and students to stay and explore some of the best and wildest wildlife available in South America. We are also keen to maintain ecologically friendly practices and encourage the return of nature.

El Roble has very comfortable accommodation and excellent traditional Paraguayan and German cuisine. Almost all ingredients are sourced from the farm. If you would prefer to source your own, there are excellent fishing opportunities nearby, and if you would like to strike out from the farm we provide some adventure activities.

Rio Paraguay Adventure
Recently I completed a 12-day raft trip down the Rio Paraguay, which was an extraordinary trip involving being immersed and isolated within one of the great wildernesses of South America. I offer to guide this trip for those who want unique adventure with unrivalled opportunity to see the wildlife of the Rio Paraguay.

Bird Watching
Walking from the farm one can reach the Rio Ypane which is perfect bird watching country. This has many dense and secretive paths that can be explored, offering excellent opportunities to witness a true gallery forest. As well as many water birds there are also Howler and Capuchin monkeys.
We also take trips into the Chaco which is a 50 min drive away. Once there we travel onto private farms (estancias) and get right into the middle of one of the best and least explored bird areas in South America. As well as a huge variety of birds there will also be the chance to see caimen, snakes and giant anteaters.
I am an expert on Paraguay and farming, and I am also very knowledgeable on reptiles, however I am not an expert bird guide. I can take you to the best places, but not explain all of the bird life that you see.

Staying at El Roble will offer you the opportunity to explore the Chaco and other areas of Paraguay and also strike out on your own to areas few other tourists will visit, giving the opportunity for a unique wildlife experience.
Thank you for your interest in El Roble. My family and I hope to see you soon for some unique South American adventures.

Yours sincerely,
Peter Gartner