Encarnación, Paraguay: travel guide
Capital of Itapúa on the Paraná River opposite Posadas, Argentina. Known as "the Pearl of the South," it is Paraguay's premier summer/beach city with a riverfront Costanera, sandy river beaches and the country's biggest Carnival.
- Country
- Paraguay
- Currency
- PYG
- Time zone
- America/Asuncion
- Nearest airport
- ENO
Top places to visit in Encarnación
Playa San José
Beach · 4.6 rating · about 2 h
Encarnación's most popular sandy river beach on the Costanera, packed in summer.
Costanera de Encarnación
Viewpoint · 4.7 rating · about 1.5 h
Riverfront boardwalk (opened 2011) along the Paraná, the showpiece of the "Pearl of the South" with beaches and sunset views.
Sambódromo de Encarnación
Nightlife · 4.5 rating · about 3 h
Enclosed parade ground hosting the Carnaval Encarnaceno — Paraguay's biggest Carnival — over successive Saturdays in Jan–Feb.
Plaza de Armas
Cultural · 4.5 rating · about 0.5 h
Encarnación's central square with monuments and shade in the heart of the city.
Playa Mbói Ka'e
Beach · 4.5 rating · about 1.5 h
Secondary city river beach on the Paraná, quieter than San José.
Puente San Roque González (mirador)
Viewpoint · about 0.3 h
International bridge to Posadas, Argentina, with sweeping Paraná River views.
Things to do
- Carnaval Encarnaceno Experience Cultural · 4 h · from PYG 150,000 per person
- Jesuit Ruins Guided Day Tour (Trinidad & Jesús) Sightseeing · 6 h · from PYG 320,000 per person
Day trips and tours
- Jesuit Missions Full-Day Tour 7 h · from PYG 320,000
Where to stay in Encarnación
- Costanera / Zona Baja about PYG 450,000 per night
Encarnación's revitalised riverfront with beaches, bars and the Costanera promenade.
- Centro about PYG 330,000 per night
Central Encarnación, handy for transport and the Jesuit-ruins day trip.
Hotels
- Hotel de la Costa 3-star · PYG 300,000 to PYG 520,000 per night
- Casa Hotel Posada Tierra Guaraní 3-star · PYG 180,000 to PYG 320,000 per night
- Hotel Cristal Encarnación 3-star · PYG 280,000 to PYG 450,000 per night
- Awa Resort Hotel 4-star · PYG 550,000 to PYG 950,000 per night
Where to eat
- Hiroshima Japanese · about PYG 90,000 per person
- La Cucharita Paraguayan, Grill · about PYG 80,000 per person
- Rieder Pub International, Pub · about PYG 75,000 per person
- Café Restobar Costanera Café, International · about PYG 45,000 per person
Getting around
- Bus main way to get around
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- Car Rental Self main way to get around
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- Walking main way to get around
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