Cidade Turismo
Paraguay

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Your trip to Encarnación.

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Encarnación – Itapúa Capital

How to get there

  • Aeropuerto Teniente Amín Ayub González (ENO) Capitán Miranda · 12 km
  • Terminal de Ómnibus de Encarnación 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before booking. Teniente Amín Ayub González airport, in Capitán Miranda, about 12 km away, has flights to Assunção. The bus terminal receives lines from Assunção and Ciudad del Este. From Posadas, the San Roque González bridge has border control; there is often a train between the two cities.

How many days

Two days: one for the missions of Trinidad and Jesús, with Trinidad's night show, and another for the Costanera and the beaches. In summer, three to four days.

When to go

From December to February is beach season, with strong heat. The Carnaval Encarnaceno is usually between January and February; confirm the dates. For the missions, March to June and August to November tend to have more pleasant temperatures. Rain comes in showers throughout the year.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No for the city and the Costanera, which are connected by taxi and city bus. For the missions, a car or taxi makes it easier to see Trinidad and Jesús in the same day and return at night; there are also regular buses along Ruta PY06 and agency tours.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Encarnación
  1. Morning
    Ruins of Trinidad

    Leave early via Ruta PY06 to Santísima Trinidad del Paraná. See the church, the frieze of the musician angels, the pulpit and the indigenous houses around the square.

  2. Afternoon
    Jesús de Tavarangüé

    Continue 12 km to Jesús de Tavarangüé, with the unfinished church and the three-lobed arches. Return to Encarnación via Ruta PY06.

  3. Late afternoon
    Costanera

    Walk along the Costanera to Playa San José, with Posadas and the bridge on the other side of the river.

  4. Evening
    Dinner on the Costanera

    The restaurants and bars around Playa San José concentrate the nightlife, especially in summer.

2 days in Encarnación

Day 1

  1. Morning
    Trinidad

    Guided visit to the ruins of Trinidad, with the sacristy museum and the tower.

  2. Afternoon
    Jesús de Tavarangüé

    Lunch in the area and a visit to Jesús de Tavarangüé, 12 km away.

  3. Late afternoon
    Rest in Trinidad

    Stay in Trinidad or in the guesthouses along Ruta PY06 to wait for nightfall.

  4. Evening
    Light and sound in Trinidad

    Return to the ruins for the evening light-and-sound tour. Check the operating days.

Day 2

  1. Morning
    Praia San José

    In summer, spend the morning at Playa San José. Out of season, walk along the Costanera.

  2. Afternoon
    Costanera from end to end

    Follow the Costanera, with the municipal beaches and the view of the bridge to Posadas.

  3. Late afternoon
    Sunset over the Paraná

    Stay on the riverbank to watch the late afternoon over the Paraná.

  4. Evening
    Summer night

    In summer, the Costanera has bars and music; between January and February, check whether there is a carnival night at the Sambódromo.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Does Encarnación have a beach?

Yes, sandy beaches on the Paraná River along the Costanera, such as Playa San José and the municipal beaches. The season runs from December to February.

When is the Encarnación Carnival?

It usually takes place between January and February, with parades at the city's Sambódromo. Check the dates before traveling.

Can you go to Posadas in Argentina?

Yes, via the San Roque González de Santa Cruz bridge, by car, bus or, when it's operating, by train between the two cities. There is border control: bring your documents.

What influence do immigrants have in Encarnación?

Itapúa received German, Ukrainian, Japanese, Polish and other immigrants. This is evident in the food, in the churches and in the agricultural colonies around the city.

How long is it from Encarnación to Assunção?

About 370 km via Ruta PY01, 5 to 6 hours by bus or car. There are also flights between the two cities.

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