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Voykit pocket guide · Paraguay

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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Sketch, not to navigate by: shapes follow this guide’s areas and places, not official boundaries. North is up.
Country
Paraguay
Best months
Apr–Sep
Stay
2 nights

Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.

Essentials

Currency
PYG
Money
Currency is the Paraguayan guaraní (PYG, ₲). About ₲7,000–8,000 per US dollar in 2026 — check. Cash dominates outside hotels, malls and larger restaurants in Asunción.
Daily spend
Budget ₲12,000–20,000 excl. bed · Mid ₲20,000–35,000 excl. bed · High ₲35,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
SIM and data
Tigo, Personal and Claro; prepaid SIMs with a passport at shops and malls, or an eSIM before you fly.
Emergency
Police 911 · Ambulance 141
Plugs
Types C, F · 220 V · 50 Hz · European two-pin plugs fit most sockets.
Tipping
Restaurant: About 10% if not included.; Taxi / app: Round up.; Guide: US$5–10 a day.
Water
Tap water is treated in Asunción but many drink bottled; bottled outside the city.
Toilets
Use malls, restaurants and bus terminals; carry tissues.

What things cost

ItemPrice
Bus from EncarnaciónGS 15,000
Jesuit mission entrance (all three sites)GS 25,000
Moto‑taxi to Jesús de TavaranguéGS 30,000 (shareable)

Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.

Get in

By air

ASU · Silvio Pettirossi International Airport
Asunción, about 320 km (199 mi) north; main gateway for international travelers

Typical fares

Encarnación → Trinidad (bus)
GS 15,000, about 45 min (check schedule)
Moto‑taxi Trinidad → Jesús de Tavarangué
≈GS 30,000 total, split among passengers
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card

Get 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.

See and do

Known for

  • Jesuit mission ruins (Trinidad and Jesús de Tavarangué)
  • UNESCO World Heritage site

Day trips

WhereHowTime
Jesús de Tavarangué ruinsRent a bike (10 km (6.2 mi)) or take a moto‑taxi from Trinidad (≈GS 30,000, shareable)About 2 h round‑trip

Sleep

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

Phrase card

EnglishSay or show
Excuse me / SorryDisculpedis‑kul‑pe
How much is it?¿Cuánto cuesta?kwan‑to kwes‑ta
Where is the bus stop?¿Dónde está la parada del bus?don‑de es‑ta la pa‑ra‑da del bus

Etiquette, safety and scams

Etiquette

  • Greeting: Handshake, or a cheek kiss among women and friends; avoid: Skipping 'buenos días'
  • Tereré circle: Say thank you when you want to stop; avoid: Wiping the straw
  • Language: Try a Guaraní word (aguyje = thanks); avoid: Calling Guaraní a dialect
  • Time: Expect relaxed punctuality (hora paraguaya); avoid: Getting visibly impatient

Scams and watch-outs

  • 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.

Trinidad is low‑risk; main concerns are road safety on rural buses and keeping valuables in the hotel safe.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Trinidad yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • Jesuit mission ruins (Trinidad and Jesús de Tavarangué)
  • UNESCO World Heritage site

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

Pocket card

Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.

Trinidad

A esta dirección, por favor

To this address, please

My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)

US consulate in Asunción; nearest Paraguayan consular services for travelers.

Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/trinidad-paraguay). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.