Major city · Paraguay
San Ignacio Guazú
Half a day is enough to see the Jesuit museum and the mission church; use it as a stop between Asunción and Encarnación, not a base.
San Ignacio Guazú is a small town in Southern Paraneña, best known for its well-preserved Jesuit mission buildings that are still in use. The main draw is the Museo Jesuitico, where the attendant gives a thorough tour. Most travellers pass through on the bus between Asunción and Encarnación, spending a couple of hours here before moving on.
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- Best months
- Apr–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (hot and humid)
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- ASU
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- 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 San Ignacio Guazú, 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
- SafetySan Ignacio Guazú is generally safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsUse malls, restaurants and bus terminals; carry tissues.Paraguay-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 911 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 (About 4 h by bus from San Ignacio Guazú).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable; the museum and church are a few blocks from the main plaza.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Metro or bus rideBus Asunción–San Ignacio, one waycheck₲40,000
- Museum or sight ticketMuseo Jesuitico entrycheck₲5,000
- Budget bedHostel bed or guesthouse room, a night, per personPYG 40,000
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a basic hotel, a night, per roomPYG 120,000
- High-end bedDouble room in a basic hotel, a night, per roomPYG 200,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget PYG 80,000 · Mid PYG 150,000 · High PYG 250,000
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 (About 4 h by bus from San Ignacio Guazú)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Feb
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: Apr–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jul (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
San Ignacio Guazú: 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
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°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
The town is walkable; the museum and church are a few blocks from the main plaza. For longer distances, flag down a shared taxi or mototaxi.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Encarnación
goDoor to door: About 3.5 h
Bus from the main road, about 3 h
Riverside city with Carnival and Jesuit missions.
Asunción
goDoor to door: About 4.5 h
Bus from the main road, about 4 h
Capital with history and markets.
Trinidad
goDoor to door: About 4.5 h
Bus via Encarnación, about 4 h total
UNESCO Jesuit ruins; best as an overnight from Encarnación.
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.
Main plaza area
A few basic hotels and guesthouses within walking distance of the mission and museum.
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
- ₲80,000–120,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₲120,000–200,000 excl. bed
- High
- ₲200,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel bed or guesthouse room1 × 1 night × PYG 40,000 | PYG 40,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × PYG 80,000 | PYG 80,000 |
| Bus Asunción–San Ignacio, one way1 × PYG 40,000 · check | PYG 40,000 |
| Museo Jesuitico entry1 × PYG 5,000 · check | PYG 5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | PYG 16,500 |
| Trip total≈ PYG 181,500 per person per day, bed included | PYG 181,500 |
2026 estimate in guaraníes; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Museo Jesuitico entrycheck | ₲5,000 |
| Bus Asunción–San Ignacio, one waycheck | ₲40,000 |
| Bus Encarnación–San Ignacio, one waycheck | ₲30,000 |
| Meal at La Arcadiacheck | ₲30,000–50,000 |
| Bottle of water | ₲3,000–5,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Buses from Asunción or Encarnación drop you on the main road; ask the driver to stop at the plaza.
- Cash only in most places; bring enough guaraníes.
- The museum attendant speaks Spanish and Guaraní; little English.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire and ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Asunción → San Ignacio: about ₲40,000, about 4 h (check)
- Bus Encarnación → San Ignacio: about ₲30,000, about 3 h (check)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (oh-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (grah-see-ahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwahn-toh kweh-stah)
- ¿Dónde está el museo? — Where is the museum? (don-deh es-tah el moo-seh-oh)
Spanish is widely spoken; Guaraní is common but not essential for basic communication.
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 San Ignacio Guazú. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
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- Best months: Apr–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (hot and humid) · 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
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
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- 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
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