San Bernardino, Paraguay: travel guide
Lakeside resort on the west shore of Lake Ypacaraí, founded 1881 by German immigrants (originally "Nueva Baviera"). Known as "Sanber," Paraguay's premier summer beach getaway (~48 km from Asunción), lively Dec–Feb.
- Country
- Paraguay
- Currency
- PYG
- Time zone
- America/Asuncion
- Nearest airport
- ASU
Top places to visit in San Bernardino
Hotel del Lago
Heritage · 4.3 rating · about 0.5 h
Historic 1888 wooden hotel, a national heritage landmark and the cradle of San Bernardino tourism; grounds open to visitors.
Costanera de San Bernardino
Viewpoint · 4.5 rating · about 0.8 h
Lakefront promenade lined with bars and restaurants, the social spine of summer "Sanber".
Playa Pública de San Bernardino
Beach · about 1.5 h
The town's public lake beach on Lake Ypacaraí, busy in the Dec–Feb summer season (swimming subject to water-quality advisories).
Mirador Bella Vista
Viewpoint · 4.4 rating · about 0.5 h
Hillside viewpoint over Lake Ypacaraí and the town.
Parroquia San Bernardino
Heritage · about 0.5 h
The town's parish church reflecting its German-immigrant founding heritage.
Things to do
- Lake Ypacaraí Boat & Kayak Tour Nature · 2 h · from PYG 120,000 per person
- Sanber Beach & Nightlife Experience Nightlife · 3 h · from PYG 80,000 per person
Where to stay in San Bernardino
- Costanera about PYG 550,000 per night
San Bernardino's lakefront strip — the heart of the summer scene.
Hotels
- Hotel Pueblo 4-star · PYG 400,000 to PYG 750,000 per night
- Hotel del Lago San Bernardino 4-star · PYG 450,000 to PYG 950,000 per night
- La Casa del Cerro 4-star · PYG 500,000 to PYG 1,100,000 per night
Where to eat
- La Casa del Barco Seafood, Paraguayan · about PYG 90,000 per person
- Parador Costanera Sanber Paraguayan, Street Food · about PYG 40,000 per person
Getting around
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