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Things to see in Encarnación, Paraguay (Paraguay): 25 places and when to go
Encarnación, Paraguay is a city in Paraguay with around 357,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 25 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (6), Nature (5), Food and drink (5). The best known are Encarnación, Paraguay, Candelaria, Misiones and Posadas Cathedral. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: March and October to November. In December there are 13 h 43 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 17. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Paraguay · -27.3472, -55.8739
- Population
- About 357,000
- Places
- 25 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (6) · Nature (5) · Food and drink (5) · Wildlife (5) · History (3) · Temples (3)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- March and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- ENO Encarnación, 14 km as the crow flies
What to see in Encarnación, Paraguay
The places in and around Encarnación, Paraguay, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Encarnación, ParaguayHistory1.2 km
- Candelaria, MisionesHistory17 km
- Posadas CathedralChurch in Posadas, Argentina2.9 km
- Loma AltaMountain in Argentina25 km
- Municipal Museum of Fine Arts Lucas Braulio ArecoMuseum in Posadas, Misiones, Argentina2.9 km
- Museum of Natural Sciences and History Antonio Ruiz de MontoyaMuseum, Posadas, Misiones Province, Argentina2.7 km
- Anibal Cambas Regional MuseumMuseum in Posadas, Misiones, Argentina2.2 km
- Misiones Police Historical MuseumMuseum, Posadas, Provincia de Misiones, Argentina3.5 km
- Andrés Guacurarí Historical-Archaeological MuseumMuseum in Posadas, Misiones, Argentina2.7 km
- AbadíaBrewery3.9 km
- AcuarimWith kids · Wildlife4.4 km
- Área de Recursos Ambientales El ZaimánProtected area10 km
- BbeerBrewery5.9 km
- BierhausBrewery2.4 km
- Bosque de Especies Nativas "Misiones 2000"Protected area11 km
- Diocese of EncarnaciónDiocese of the Catholic Church in Paraguay1.1 km
- Cerveza OvejaBrewery5.7 km
- Ferry Històrico Ezequiel Ramos MejíaFormer train ferry service between Argentina and Paraguay11 km
- La ChoperíaBrewery3.1 km
- Museo Juan YaparíMuseum2.8 km
- NakafishWith kids · Wildlife4.9 km
- Paseo del MensúMonument in Argentina2.2 km
- Playa Miguel LanúsBeaches7.9 km
- Reserva Natural UrutaúProtected area22 km
And the other 1, by what you come to do:
- Temples: Schoenstatt Apostolic Movement
When to go to Encarnación, Paraguay
The best time to visit Encarnación, Paraguay is April to September; also possible: March and October to November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not13:33
- FebBetter not12:56
- MarPossible12:12
- AprBest time11:21
- MayBest time10:39
- JunBest time10:17
- JulBest time10:26
- AugBest time11:02
- SepBest time11:51
- OctPossible12:40
- NovPossible13:23
- DecBetter not13:43
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 43 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 17. In April, 24 of the 25 places are at their best.
When to go to Paraguay in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Encarnación, Paraguay
The nearest main airport is Teniente Ramon A. Ayub Gonzalez International Airport (ENO, Encarnación), 14 km as the crow flies. How to get around Paraguay (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Hohenau, Paraguay6 places32 km
- Paraguarí6 places231 km
- Ciudad del Este15 places239 km
- Caacupé9 places252 km
- Ypacaraí5 places257 km
- Asunción21 places289 km
And all of Paraguay, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Encarnación, Paraguay?
The best known: Encarnación, Paraguay, Candelaria, Misiones, Posadas Cathedral, Loma Alta, Municipal Museum of Fine Arts Lucas Braulio Areco. In all, 25 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Encarnación, Paraguay?
April to September; also possible: March and October to November. In December there are 13 h 43 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 17.
How do you get to Encarnación, Paraguay?
The nearest main airport is Teniente Ramon A. Ayub Gonzalez International Airport (ENO), 14 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Encarnación, Paraguay as the destination and these 25 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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