Major city · Paraguay
Ypacarai
Skip sleeping here; stop for 1–2 hours on the way to San Bernardino or the lake. The town is a 40 km (25 mi) bus ride from Asunción.Skip sleeping here; stop for 1–2 hours on the way to San Bernardino or the lake. The town is a 25 mi (40 km) bus ride from Asunción.
Ypacarai is a small lakeside town 40 km east of Asunción, best as a short break on the road to San Bernardino. Its plaza and concrete church are the main sights; lunch from street stalls and then move on. There is no reliable accommodation — sleep in Areguá or San Bernardino instead.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PYG
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Dec–Feb (hot, humid), Jul (cold, quiet)
- Airport
- ASU
- Nights
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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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 Ypacarai911 ▾
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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 Ypacarai, 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
- SafetyYpacarai is safe during the day.
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- RestroomsUse malls, restaurants and bus terminals; carry tissues.Paraguay-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 132 fire · 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 (Asunción) (About 30 min to Asunción centre, then bus to Ypacarai (40 min)).
- Getting aroundWalk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a barcheckPYG 8,000–15,000
- Street or quick mealLomito sandwichcheckPYG 20,000–30,000
- Metro or bus rideBus to Asunción (one way)checkPYG 8,000–12,000
- Budget bedNo accommodation in town — sleep in Areguá or San Bernardino, a night, per personPYG 0
A day, not counting the bed: Budget PYG 60,000 · Mid PYG 120,000 · High PYG 200,000
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 (Asunción) (About 30 min to Asunción centre, then bus to Ypacarai (40 min))
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
Best
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
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul, 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 Jun (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ypacarai: 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)
7 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
6 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7 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
Walk. Everything is within 10 minutes on foot.
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: 20 min
Bus from the main road, about 10 min
Small town with pottery and a lakeside promenade.
San Bernardino
goDoor to door: 25 min
Bus from the main road, about 15 min
Beach resort on Lago Ypacaraí; busier on weekends.
Door to door: 1 h
Bus from the main road, about 40 min
Capital with museums, markets and nightlife.
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.
No reliable accommodation in town
The only hotel appears closed. Stay in Areguá (10 min by bus) or San Bernardino (15 min) — both have guesthouses and hostels.
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
- PYG 60,000–100,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- PYG 100,000–180,000 excl. bed
- High
- PYG 180,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| No accommodation in town — sleep in Areguá or San Bernardino1 × 1 night × PYG 0 | PYG 0 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × PYG 60,000 | PYG 60,000 |
| Bus Asunción – Ypacarai (one way)1 × PYG 8,000 · check | PYG 8,000 |
| Lomito or hamburguesa lunch1 × PYG 25,000 · check | PYG 25,000 |
| Bottle of water1 × PYG 3,000 | PYG 3,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | PYG 9,600 |
| Trip total≈ PYG 105,600 per person per day, bed included | PYG 105,600 |
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2026 estimate in PYG; flights and long-distance buses excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Lomito sandwichcheck | PYG 20,000–30,000 |
| Hamburguesacheck | PYG 15,000–25,000 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | PYG 3,000–5,000 |
| Bus to Asunción (one way)check | PYG 8,000–12,000 |
| Coffee at a barcheck | PYG 8,000–15,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No accommodation in town — plan to sleep in Areguá or San Bernardino.
- Siesta hours (12:00–15:00) may close shops and stalls.Siesta hours (12:00 PM–3:00 PM) may close shops and stalls.
- Buses pass through on the main road; flag them down or use the bus stop near the plaza.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire
- 132
- Ambulance
- 141
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police911
- Fire132
- Ambulance141
Embassy
Embassies are in Asunción. The US Embassy is at Avenida Mariscal López 1776; the UK Embassy at Calle Juan de Salazar 374. Check /paraguay/visa-requirements for your country.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Asunción → Ypacarai: about PYG 8,000–12,000, 40 min (check)
- Bus Ypacarai → Areguá: about PYG 3,000–5,000, 10 min (check)
- Bus Ypacarai → San Bernardino: about PYG 4,000–6,000, 15 min (check)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAHN-toh KWES-tah)
- ¿Dónde está la parada? — Where is the bus stop? (DOHN-deh es-TAH lah pah-RAH-dah)
- Un lomito, por favor — A lomito, please (oon loh-MEE-toh por fah-VOR)
Carry small bills for buses and street food. ATMs are scarce — withdraw cash in Asunción or Areguá.
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 Ypacarai. 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: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Dec–Feb (hot, humid), Jul (cold, quiet) · 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
Coming as the guide grows
- Place page with verified opening hours for the church and craft stores.
- Eat pages for the lomito and hamburguesa stalls.
- Day-trip pages for Areguá and San Bernardino with lake activities.
Sources
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