Major city · Paraguay
Yaguarón
Visit Yaguarón as a day trip from Asunción (45 min by car); one morning is enough to see the church and hill.
Yaguarón is a small historic town in the Southern Paraneña region, best explored on foot in a half‑day. Its main draw is the Baroque San Buenaventura Church and the nearby Yaguarón Hill with legends and views.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PYG
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (check)
- avoid Jan–Feb (rainy, check)
- Airport
- ASU
- Nights
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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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide8 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
Emergency numbers for Yaguarón911 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Yaguarón, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; stay aware of traffic on the main highway.
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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 (About 48 km (30 mi) (45 min by car) to Yaguarón via Route N1).ASU Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (About 30 mi (48 km) (45 min by car) to Yaguarón via Route N1).
- Getting aroundThe town is compact; most sights are within walking distance.
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 (About 48 km (30 mi) (45 min by car) to Yaguarón via Route N1)ASU Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (About 30 mi (48 km) (45 min by car) to Yaguarón via Route N1)
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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jul (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yaguarón: 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)
12 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Jul
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 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
The town is compact; most sights are within walking distance. For longer distances or comfort, hire a car or take a local bus on Route N1.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Car or bus via Route N1, about 45 min
Return to the capital for museums, markets and nightlife.
Door to door: About 40 min
Car via Route N1 and local roads, about 30 min
Crafts and lake views; combine with Yaguarón for a full day.
San Ignacio Guazú
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Car via Route N1, about 1 h 15 min
Jesuit mission ruins; a longer day trip from Yaguarón.
Villeta
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Car via Route N1, about 20 min
Small riverside town with a historic centre.
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.
Town centre guesthouse
Basic rooms, walkable to church and hill; suitable for a night if you prefer not to return to Asunción.
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
- ₲30,000–45,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₲45,000–70,000 excl. bed
- High
- ₲70,000+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Roads can be dusty in the dry season; carry water.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Ambulance
- 141
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 Yaguarón. 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–Oct (check) · avoid Jan–Feb (rainy, check) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 1 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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