22 days in Paraguay Itinerary

Paraguay's capital and economic center, Asuncion ranks among the youngest cities on the continent, with more than half of its residents under 30 years of age.

Asuncion is known for shopping, historic sites, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get a sense of history and politics at Palacio de López, appreciate the history behind The National Pantheon of Heroes and Oratory of the Virgin Our Lady Saint Mary of the Asuncion, pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral de Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion, and shop like a local with Shopping del Sol.

To find more things to do, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Asuncion trip planner.

Montreal, Canada to Asuncion is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Montreal to Asuncion due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Montreal in December, things will get warmer in Asuncion: highs are around 38°C and lows about 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can drive to Pedro Juan Caballero.

Home to a famous shopping center, Pedro Juan Cabellero welcomes visitors looking for deals on clothing, electronics, furniture, and many other consumer goods.

On the 12th (Sun), buy something for everyone on your list at Studio Center Importados, buy something for everyone on your list at Shopping Planet Outlet, and then explore the wide array of goods at Shopping China Importados. Keep things going the next day: explore the striking landscape of Parque Nacional Cerro Cora.

For reviews, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Pedro Juan Caballero trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by car from Asuncion to Pedro Juan Caballero takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. When traveling from Asuncion in December, plan for little chillier days in Pedro Juan Caballero, with highs around 34°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Ciudad Del Este.

The commercial center of eastern Paraguay, busy Ciudad Del Este serves primarily as a shopping destination for Argentines and Brazilians.

Change things up with a short trip to Refugio Tati Yupi in Hernandarias (about 42 minutes away). And it doesn't end there: make a trip to PRESA DE ITAIPU, hit the slopes at Snow Park, stop by Shopping Del Este Paraguay, and snap pictures at Ponte da Amizade.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Ciudad Del Este itinerary planner.

Getting from Pedro Juan Caballero to Ciudad Del Este by car takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Paraguay Standard Time to Brasilia Standard Time is 1 hour. In December, daytime highs in Ciudad Del Este are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to drive to Trinidad.

Trinidad is a town in the Itapúa department of Paraguay. Start off your visit on the 19th (Sun): make a trip to Mision Jesuitica Guarani Jesus de Tavarangue, take a peaceful walk through Parque Ecologico Ita Cajon, and then steep yourself in history at La Santisima Trinidad De Parana.

To see where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Trinidad online trip itinerary maker.

Drive from Ciudad Del Este to Trinidad in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Ciudad Del Este to Trinidad, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In December, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can go by car to Encarnacion.

Encarnacion offers a good selection of cultural and natural attractions.

Spend the 21st (Tue) exploring nature at National Park Cordillera San Rafael. And it doesn't end there: delve into the distant past at Ruinas de Jesús, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Iglesia Ortodoxa San Jorge, pause for some serene contemplation at Parroquia Catedral Nuestra Senora, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Costanera de la Ciudad de Encarnacion Paraguay.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read our Encarnacion trip itinerary builder.

Drive from Trinidad to Encarnacion in 1.5 hours. December in Encarnacion sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to drive to Ybycui.

Ybycuí is a Paraguayan rural community of the department of Paraguari, located 120 km away from Asunción, and 40 km from the Ruta una (Route 1).ToponimicsIts name means “ Sandy “ in Guaraní.GeographyYbycuí is located 122 km away from Asunción.WeatherThe average year temperature is 21 C, the maximum 39 C and the minimum 2 C.DemographyYbycuí has a total of 20.887 inhabitants, from which, 10.756 are male and 10.131 are female, according to the last census of 2002. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Parque Nacional Ybycui.

For maps, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Ybycui road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Encarnacion to Ybycui takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in December, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to drive to San Bernardino.

A town of less than 10,000 people, San Bernardino has the look and feel of a resort town, with attractive, lakeside buildings and a well-maintained commercial center.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of Iglesia Virgen de la Candelaria, get outside with Lago Ypacarai, and then head outdoors with Aventura Xtrema. Keep things going the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Iglesia San Buenaventura de Yaguaron, then identify plant and animal life at Eco Reserva Mbatovi, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral Virgen de Caacupe.

To find reviews, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read our San Bernardino online day trip planner.

Drive from Ybycui to San Bernardino in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in December, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.