Major city · Paraguay
Vallemi
Do a day trip from Concepción only if you need the cement‑factory tour; otherwise skip – boat takes 30 h and buses are erratic.
Vallemi is a small riverside town in Northern Paraneña, known for Paraguay's biggest cement factory and nearby caves. Access is limited to a cargo boat (30 h, 53,000 Gs) or unreliable buses, so a short visit is only worthwhile for the factory tour.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PYG
- Best months
- Apr–Sep
- avoid Dec–Mar (rainy season, erratic buses)
- Airports
- Concepción (CIO) · Asunción (ASU)
- Nights
- 1
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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.
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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 Vallemi, 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; stay alert for river flooding during the rainy season and keep valuables secure.
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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.
- AirportcheckCIO Concepción (Aeropuerto Teniente Amín Ayub González) (check — no scheduled service confirmed in sources; Vallemi itself has no airport).
- Getting aroundWalking is the main option; no public transport within town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedBasic room (El Meson), a night, per roomPYG 30,000
- Mid-range bedBasic room (El Meson), a night, per roomPYG 35,000
- High-end bedBasic room (El Meson), a night, per roomPYG 40,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget PYG 2,000 · Mid PYG 4,000 · High PYG 6,000
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
- CIO Concepción (Aeropuerto Teniente Amín Ayub González) (check — no scheduled service confirmed in sources; Vallemi itself has no airport) · ASU Asunción (Silvio Pettirossi International) (check — long overland link to Concepción, then boat or bus to Vallemi)
Map of Vallemi
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Apr–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Feb (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jul (13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) low), wettest Apr (13 rain days), driest Jul (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Vallemi: 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)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
13 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
12 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°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
Walking is the main option; no public transport within town.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Concepción
goDoor to door: 30 h (boat) or 4–6 h (bus, check)
Cacique II cargo boat (Thursday evening departure, 30 h) or erratic bus
Boat is the reliable option; bus depends on weather.
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.
El Meson
Basic rooms from 30,000 Gs; Brazilian owned, across from main plaza.
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
- ₲2,000–3,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₲3,000–5,000 excl. bed
- High
- ₲5,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic room (El Meson)1 × 1 night × PYG 30,000 | PYG 30,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × PYG 2,000 | PYG 2,000 |
| Cacique II cargo boat (Concepción → Vallemi, one way)1 × PYG 53,000 | PYG 53,000 |
| Trip total≈ PYG 85,000 per person per day, bed included | PYG 85,000 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Basic room (El Meson) | ₲30,000–40,000 |
| Cacique II boat ticket (one way) | ₲53,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Boat schedule is fixed (Cacique II departs Concepción Thursday evening, 30 h trip).
- Buses to Concepción are erratic, especially in rainy season.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Ambulance
- 141
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Emergency
- Police911
- Ambulance141
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Cacique II boat Concepción → Vallemi: about ₲53,000, 30 h (check)
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 Vallemi. 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 · avoid Dec–Mar (rainy season, erratic buses) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 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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