Major city · Paraguay
Pilar
Spend a half‑day in Pilar to see the museum and church, then head back; one full day is enough for a relaxed visit.
Pilar is a small, safe city on the Paraguay River with a colonial museum, a historic church and river views. It is reachable by daily bus from Asunción and offers a few modest hotels. One day covers the main sights; a half‑day works if you are on a tight schedule.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PYG
- Best months
- Apr–May, Aug–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (cooler, occasional rain)
- Airport
- ASU
- Nights
- 0.5–1
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- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Paraguay ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Paraguay's migration authority or a Paraguayan consulate; get your passport stamped at land borders, as some crossings let you pass without it.
- Paraguay ↗The Chaco is remote with few services; travel with a guide or experienced operator and carry water and fuel.
- Paraguay ↗Paraguay can require a yellow fever certificate from travellers arriving from risk countries such as Brazil, Bolivia, Peru and Colombia — check the current list and vaccinate at least 10 days before you travel.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Pilar911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Pilar, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Paraguayan guaraní (PYG, ₲).Paraguay-wide
- SIM or eSIMTigo, Personal and Claro; prepaid SIMs with a passport at shops and malls, or an eSIM before you fly.Paraguay-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated in Asunción but many drink bottled; bottled outside the city.Paraguay-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10% if not included.Paraguay-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Paraguay-wide
- SafetyPilar is consistently described as safe for tourists; standard precautions apply.
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- RestroomsUse malls, restaurants and bus terminals; carry tissues.Paraguay-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 141 ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysSiesta about 12:00–15:00 in towns; Mennonite colonies close on Sundays.Siesta about 12:00 PM–3:00 PM in towns; Mennonite colonies close on Sundays.Paraguay-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportASU Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (Main airport for Asunción, about 4 h bus to Pilar).
- Getting aroundDaily intercity buses from Asunción; local transport is walking or informal minibus from the bus stop to town centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café₲2,000–3,500
- Budget bedHotel Las Garzas room, a night, per personPYG 250,000
- Mid-range bedHotel Las Hortensias room, a night, per roomPYG 900,000
- High-end bedHotel Las Hortensias room, a night, per roomPYG 1,100,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget PYG 50,000 · Mid PYG 80,000 · High PYG 120,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ASU Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (Main airport for Asunción, about 4 h bus to Pilar)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
not flagged
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Apr–May, Aug–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jul (13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest May (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pilar: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Daily intercity buses from Asunción; local transport is walking or informal minibus from the bus stop to town centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Asunción
cautionDoor to door: ≈4 h
Bus from Pilar to Asunción, about 4 h
Long enough for a day trip; consider overnight in Asunción.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Las Garzas
Basic rooms, breakfast included, no pool.
Hotel Las Hortensias
Higher‑end, pool, gym, air‑conditioning; price around US$99 per night.
Hotel Malian
Value option with on‑site restaurant and breakfast.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₲50,000–70,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₲80,000–110,000 excl. bed
- High
- ₲120,000–150,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Las Garzas room1 × 1 night × PYG 250,000 | PYG 250,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × PYG 50,000 | PYG 50,000 |
| Round‑trip bus Asunción ↔ Pilar1 × PYG 120,000 · check schedule | PYG 120,000 |
| eSIM data for a week1 × PYG 80,000 · check provider | PYG 80,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | PYG 50,000 |
| Trip total≈ PYG 550,000 per person per day, bed included | PYG 550,000 |
price per night, check exact rate
2026 estimate in Guaraní; flights and long‑distance bus not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ₲2,000–3,500 |
| Local dish (e.g., sopa paraguaya) | ₲5,000–8,000 |
| Bus ticket Asunción → Pilarcheck exact fare | ₲30,000–35,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Pilar is reported as one of the safest and cleanest Paraguayan cities, but check opening hours of the museum as it is infrequently open.
- Bus shelters may be minimal; confirm the correct stop with locals.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Ambulance
- 141
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police911
- Ambulance141
Embassy
US consulate in Asunción; other embassies in Asunción.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Asunción → Pilar bus: about ₲30,000, 4 h (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (dis-kuˈlpe)
- Gracias — Thank you (ˈɡɾasjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (ˈkwanto ˈkwesta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (ˈdonde esˈta el ˈβaɲo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Pilar. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–May, Aug–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (cooler, occasional rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Bus‑to‑hotel contract for Hotel Las Garzas (check bus schedule).
- Walking cluster around town centre: museum, church, mirador.
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