Itapúa, Paraguay: what to see and where to stay

Itapúa is a department in the eastern region of Paraguay, with its capital in Encarnación, about 360 km by road from Asunción. Ruta Paraguaya lists 129 attractions and 630 places to stay: 204 hostels, 170 hotels, 81 guesthouses, 67 country houses, 49 cabins.

Top sights: Playa San José y Costanera de Encarnación, Costanera Augusto Roa Bastos – Encarnación and Misión Jesuítica de Santísima Trinidad del Paraná. Most places to stay are in Encarnación, Carmen del Paraná, María Auxiliadora and San Juan del Paraná. 3 tourist routes pass through here.

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Things to do in Itapúa

Where to stay in Itapúa

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Routes through Itapúa

⛪ Ruta Jesuítica · 2 to 3 days
💦 Ruta de los Saltos · 4 to 6 days
🧉 Ruta de la Yerba Mate (Ka'a Rape) · 1 day

Frequently asked questions

What to do in Itapúa?

The most visited sights are Playa San José y Costanera de Encarnación, Costanera Augusto Roa Bastos – Encarnación and Misión Jesuítica de Santísima Trinidad del Paraná. There are 129 attractions on the map.

Where to stay in Itapúa?

There are 630 places to stay: 204 hostels, 170 hotels, 81 guesthouses, 67 country houses, 49 cabins, 32 campsites, 28 ranches (estancias). Most are in Encarnación, Carmen del Paraná, María Auxiliadora and San Juan del Paraná.

How far is Itapúa from Asunción?

Its capital, Encarnación, is about 360 km away by road (approx.).

What are road conditions in Itapúa today?

The MOPC report of 10/10/2026 a las 07:00 shows no closed bridges or roads in this department.