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Trinidad
Spend 2 days in Trinidad to see the Jesuit ruins (Trinidad and Jesús de Tavarangué) and relax; one night in the local hotel or camp.
Trinidad is a tiny village on the Paraná Plateau whose main attraction is the UNESCO‑listed Jesuit mission ruins. The sites are close together, so two days let you explore both Trinidad and Jesús de Tavarangué, see the museum, and enjoy a night at the only hotel or camp nearby.
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- Best months
- Apr–Sep
- Airport
- ASU
- Nights
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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
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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 Trinidad, 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
- SafetyTrinidad is low‑risk; main concerns are road safety on rural buses and keeping valuables in the hotel safe.
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- RestroomsUse malls, restaurants and bus terminals; carry tissues.Paraguay-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 141 fire and 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 (Asunción, about 320 km (199 mi) north; main gateway for international travelers).ASU Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (Asunción, about 199 mi (320 km) north; main gateway for international travelers).
- Getting aroundFrequent buses from Encarnación (45 min, GS 15,000) and Ciudad del Este (4 h, US$10).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Moto‑taxi to Jesús de TavaranguéGS 30,000 (shareable)
- Metro or bus rideBus from Encarnación≈45 minGS 15,000
- Budget bedHotel a las Ruinas room, a night, per personPYG 15,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget PYG 12,000 · Mid PYG 20,000 · High PYG 35,000
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 (Asunción, about 320 km (199 mi) north; main gateway for international travelers)ASU Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (Asunción, about 199 mi (320 km) north; main gateway for international travelers)
Best months at a glance
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Jan
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Jul
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Oct
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29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
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28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Jan (10 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Trinidad: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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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
Frequent buses from Encarnación (45 min, GS 15,000) and Ciudad del Este (4 h, US$10). Local moto‑taxis to Jesús de Tavarangué cost ~GS 30,000; bikes can be rented at the Ruinas Hotel.
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See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Jesús de Tavarangué ruins
goDoor to door: About 2 h round‑trip
Rent a bike (10 km (6.2 mi)) or take a moto‑taxi from Trinidad (≈GS 30,000, shareable)Rent a bike (6.2 mi (10 km)) or take a moto‑taxi from Trinidad (≈GS 30,000, shareable)
Bring lunch; the site is 10 km (6.2 mi) south of Trinidad.Bring lunch; the site is 6.2 mi (10 km) south of Trinidad.
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 a las Ruinas
5 rooms, garden, pool; US$15 fan / US$20 air‑con; 500 m off Ruta 6
Camp near the ruins
Free; ask at ticket office
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
- ₲12,000–20,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₲20,000–35,000 excl. bed
- High
- ₲35,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel a las Ruinas room2 × 1 night × PYG 20,000 | PYG 40,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × PYG 20,000 | PYG 40,000 |
| Bus Encarnación → Trinidad (round‑trip)2 × PYG 15,000 · GS 15,000 (check schedule) | PYG 30,000 |
| Jesuit mission entrance ticket (3‑day)2 × PYG 25,000 · GS 25,000 | PYG 50,000 |
| Moto‑taxi to Jesús de Tavarangué (shared)2 × PYG 7,500 · GS 30,000 split four ways | PYG 15,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | PYG 17,500 |
| Trip total≈ PYG 96,300 per person per day, bed included | PYG 192,500 |
US$15 fanair‑con (approx PYG 15,000–25,000)
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus from Encarnación≈45 min | GS 15,000 |
| Jesuit mission entrance (all three sites)Valid 3 days | GS 25,000 |
| Moto‑taxi to Jesús de Tavarangué | GS 30,000 (shareable) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Entrance ticket (GS 25,000) is valid for three days and covers all three mission sites; you cannot buy a ticket for Trinidad alone.
- Bus schedules may vary; confirm times at the stop.
- Moto‑taxi price is a shared cost; arrange a group to split.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire and ambulance
- 141
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police911
- Ambulance141
Embassy
US consulate in Asunción; nearest Paraguayan consular services for travelers.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Encarnación → Trinidad (bus): GS 15,000, about 45 min (check schedule)
- Moto‑taxi Trinidad → Jesús de Tavarangué: ≈GS 30,000 total, split among passengers
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (dis‑kul‑pe)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwan‑to kwes‑ta)
- ¿Dónde está la parada del bus? — Where is the bus stop? (don‑de es‑ta la pa‑ra‑da del bus)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Trinidad. 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–Sep · 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
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Bus Encarnación → Trinidad (45 min) → stay 1 night → bike to Jesús de Tavarangué (10 km) → return
- If time permits, add a half‑day hike around the ruins.
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