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Neuland
One night in Neuland, half a day for the museum and plaza, and Fortín Boquerón as a 3–4 h side trip. Skip it if you are not already in the Chaco.
Neuland is the smallest of the three Mennonite colonies in the central Chaco, about 2,500 people, 464 km northwest of Asunción and 37 km south of Filadelfia. The cooperative runs the bank, supermarket, hospital, museum, the only hotel and the tourist office, so almost everything you do here is booked through one desk. The town itself is a half-day; the reason to sleep here is Fortín Boquerón, 27–28 km southeast, the best-known Chaco War site.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PYG
- Best months
- May–Sep (dry, cooler)
- avoid Dec–Feb (Chaco heat), and book ahead for Expo Rodeo in May and the Transchaco Rally in late September
- Airport
- ASU
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 6Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- 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.
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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
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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 Neuland, 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
- SafetyNeuland is calm and prosperous, one of the highest living standards in Paraguay.
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- RestroomsUse malls, restaurants and bus terminals; carry tissues.Paraguay-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 141 ambulance (asunción)
- 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 Asunción — Silvio Pettirossi International (The practical gateway; Neuland is road-only, about 7 h by bus or 5–6 h by car.).
- Getting aroundNo public transport.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or a snack at the cooperative supermarket₲10,000–25,000
- Budget bedResearch centre dorm bed, a night, per personPYG 60,000
- Mid-range bedHotel Boquerón new wing, double room, a night, per roomPYG 350,000
- High-end bedHotel Boquerón new wing, double room, a night, per roomPYG 500,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget PYG 150,000 · Mid PYG 300,000 · High PYG 600,000
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 Asunción — Silvio Pettirossi International (The practical gateway; Neuland is road-only, about 7 h by bus or 5–6 h by car.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Feb
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Mar
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Care
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Care*
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Nov
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Dec
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Best: Jun–Aug. Mixed: May, Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jul (13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Neuland: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Feb
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Oct
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
Nov
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Dec
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 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
No public transport. The town is small and flat: museum, plaza, cooperative, supermarket and hotel sit along Avenida 1° de Febrero within about 1 km, so you walk. For Fortín Boquerón you need a car, a hired taxi, or a guide arranged through the tourist office.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Fortín Boquerón
goDoor to door: 3–4 h round trip
Drive or taxi 24 km (15 mi) on unpaved road from the south edge of town, then 1.5 km (0.9 mi) to the park entranceDrive or taxi 15 mi (24 km) on unpaved road from the south edge of town, then 0.9 mi (1.5 km) to the park entrance
Chaco War trenches, two cemeteries and a museum complex; free entry, tipping the keeper is expected. Call ahead.
Filadelfia
goDoor to door: About 45 min
NASA/Golondrina bus, or 37 km (23 mi) by car northNASA/Golondrina bus, or 23 mi (37 km) by car north
Largest of the Mennonite colonies; more food and lodging choice.
Loma Plata
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus via Filadelfia, or 62 km (39 mi) by carBus via Filadelfia, or 39 mi (62 km) by car
Dairy town, similar size to Filadelfia.
Chaco Research and Conservation Center and Fortín Toledo
overnightDoor to door: About 1.5 h each way
26 km (16 mi) northwest on the Transchaco to the 475 km (295 mi) marker, then 9 km (5.6 mi) west16 mi (26 km) northwest on the Transchaco to the 295 mi (475 km) marker, then 5.6 mi (9 km) west
Peccary conservation centre with dorm beds; Fortín Toledo next door. Book ahead and bring supplies.
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.
Avenida 1° de Febrero (town centre)
The only real option: Hotel Boquerón, the cooperative, supermarket, museum and church are all on this street, walkable end to end.
Chaco Research and Conservation Center guest house
Dorm beds and a kitchen 60 km (37 mi) northwest near Fortín Toledo; bring all supplies, nearest shop is Filadelfia. Booking required.Dorm beds and a kitchen 37 mi (60 km) northwest near Fortín Toledo; bring all supplies, nearest shop is Filadelfia. Booking required.
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
- ₲150,000–250,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₲250,000–450,000 excl. bed
- High
- ₲450,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Boquerón new wing, double room1 × 1 night × PYG 350,000 | PYG 350,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × PYG 300,000 | PYG 600,000 |
| Stel Turismo bus Asunción → Neuland, one way2 × PYG 95,000 · about US$13, 7 h | PYG 190,000 |
| Taxi or guide to Fortín Boquerón, round trip1 × PYG 400,000 · check | PYG 400,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × PYG 60,000 | PYG 120,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | PYG 166,000 |
| Trip total≈ PYG 913,000 per person per day, bed included | PYG 1,826,000 |
2026 estimate in guaraníes; long-distance buses excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or a snack at the cooperative supermarket | ₲10,000–25,000 |
| Lunch buffet at Restaurant Boqueróncheck | ₲60,000–100,000 |
| Pizza at Manjessi | ₲50,000–90,000 |
| Chaco honey from APICSA | ₲30,000–70,000 |
| Nivaclé craft bag or carving in Cayin ô Climcheck | ₲50,000–200,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The museum is normally closed; visits must be arranged in advance at the tourist office, and the office itself needs a call ahead to confirm the tourism manager is in.
- Fortín Boquerón: call ahead to be sure someone will open the museum; the access road is unpaved for the last stretch.
- Cash is king. Outside the hotel and the cooperative supermarket, few shops in town take cards.
- Only one hotel in town (22 rooms) — reserve ahead for May and late September events.
- Summer heat in the Chaco is severe; carry more water than you think you need.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Ambulance (Asunción)
- 141
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Emergency
- Police911
- Ambulance (Asunción)141
Embassy
No embassies in Neuland; most countries are represented in Asunción. The US embassy is in Asunción (check the address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Asunción → Neuland, Stel Turismo: about US$13, 7 h
- Bus Neuland → Filadelfia, NASA/Golondrina: about 45 min
- Bus to Bolivia via Mariscal Estigarribia: buy the full Asunción–Santa Cruz ticket in Neuland, about US$65
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAN-toh KWES-tah)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (PWEH-doh pah-GAR kon tar-HEH-tah)
- ¿Dónde está el hotel? — Where is the hotel? (DON-deh es-TAH el oh-TEL)
- Quisiera visitar el museo — I would like to visit the museum (kee-SYEH-rah vee-see-TAR el moo-SEH-oh)
German is widely spoken in the colony alongside Spanish and Guaraní.
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 Neuland. 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: May–Sep (dry, cooler) · avoid Dec–Feb (Chaco heat), and book ahead for Expo Rodeo in May and the Transchaco Rally in late September · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for ASU: last Stel Turismo departure, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster along Avenida 1° de Febrero with rescue anchors: cooperative, hotel, museum, church.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Museo Histórico, Fortín Boquerón, Fortín Toledo, APICSA) and eat pages with last orders.
- Cash and connectivity fixtures so gates A–D can go green.