Misiones, Paraguay: what to see and where to stay
Misiones is a department in the eastern region of Paraguay, with its capital in San Juan Bautista, about 200 km by road from Asunción. Ruta Paraguaya lists 27 attractions and 315 places to stay: 67 hostels, 59 hotels, 55 country houses, 42 ranches (estancias), 42 guesthouses.
Top sights: Ka'aguy Piro'y, Museo Jesuítico de San Ignacio Guazú and Playa De Corateí. Most places to stay are in Ayolas, Coratei, San Ignacio Guazú and San Juan Bautista. 1 tourist routes pass through here.
Things to do in Misiones
Ka'aguy Piro'y📍 Other sightsCuenta con cabañas, área de camping, piscinas, parrillas, paseo a caballo, cancha de fútbol y vóley para el disfrute de las familias.★ 4.6 (441)
Museo Jesuítico de San Ignacio Guazú🏛️ History, ruins & museumsThe first Jesuit mission (1609): original carvings and native houses.★ 4.6 (437)
Playa De Corateí🏖️ Beaches★ 4.5 (1,169)
Santa María de Fe🏛️ History, ruins & museumsMuseum with over 60 Jesuit carvings and craft workshops.★ 4.7 (58)
Laguna San Isidro🌳 Parks & reservesEsta laguna histórica, conocida también como Laguna San Isidro Labrador, tiene raíces profundas en la época de las reducciones jesuíticas. Durante ese…★ 4.3 (48)
Museo Histórico Ambiental🏛️ History, ruins & museumsEl Museo Histórico Ambiental de la Entidad Binacional Yacyretá (EBY), ubicado en la Villa Permanente de Ayolas, fue creado en 1984 y…★ 4.6 (32)
Santa Rosa de Lima: capilla de Loreto🏛️ History, ruins & museumsChapel with Jesuit murals and the original bell tower.★ 4.4 (7)
Santiago: museo jesuítico🏛️ History, ruins & museumsCarvings and religious art from the old mission.★ 3.8 (6)
Museo Municipal Guerra del Chaco 1932-1935🏛️ History, ruins & museums★ 4.5 (11)
Museo Mangoré🏛️ History, ruins & museums★ 4.3 (6)
Ayolas y la represa de Yacyretá📍 Other sightsCapital of dorado fishing, beaches and visits to the Yacyretá dam.
Safari Aventuras de Pesca en el Paraguay📍 Other sightsEste safari se desarrolla en lugares donde se puede pescar al gran dorado, también llamado el tigre de los ríos. El turista…
Centro de Informaciones Turísticas - Villa Florida📍 Other sightsLa Oficina Turista Róga de Villa Florida brinda atención e información turística a todas las personas que visitan la ciudad y la…
Tajamar Cellario📍 Other sightsEl Tajamar Cellario constituye uno de los recursos hídricos más importantes de la zona, ya que ha logrado mantener su caudal prácticamente…
Playa Municipal Punta Arena🏖️ BeachesLa Playa Municipal Punta Arena se encuentra ubicada en el distrito de Caapucú, departamento de Paraguarí, a orillas del majestuoso río Tebicuary,…
Ruinas Jesuíticas de Santiago Apóstol🗿 Monuments & historic sitesRuinas de la vieja iglesia jesuita- 🌳Refugio Faunístico de Atinguy🌳 Parks & reservesWildlife refuge at Atinguý, home to rescued animals from the Paraná region. Guided visits run by the binational authority.
- 🎭Expo Misiones🎭 Culture & craftsMisiones fair at the Nemesio Vargas grounds, 7 km from San Ignacio. Paid entry, with food stalls and parking.
Viernes Santo en Tañarandy🎭 Culture & craftsTañarandy's Good Friday procession, 600 m from San Ignacio's main square, with the road lit by oil lamps and living tableaux. Free…- 🎭SanpaFest🎭 Culture & craftsSan Patricio's festival on the Conavi esplanade, along Mariscal Estigarribia. Free entry, with toilets.
- 📍Túnel Verde (San Patricio)📍 Other sightsA stretch of El Trébol street closed over by tree branches, forming a green tunnel. Free entry.
- 🏖️Arroyo Yhu🏖️ Beaches★ 5.0 (1)
- 📍Yacreta Dam Visitors Reception📍 Other sights
- 🌳Refugio animales🌳 Parks & reserves
Where to stay in Misiones
Parador Hotel Touring y Automóvil Club Paraguayohotel · Villa Florida★ 4.1 (3,300)🔥🍽️
Piringo Hotelhotel · Misiones★ 4.2 (2,462)🍽️
Hotel y Restaurante Marimexhotel · Ayolas★ 4.4 (1,003)🏊☕🍽️
Complejo Recreativo Ka'aguy Piro'ycabin · Santa Rosa★ 4.6 (441)🏊
Hotel 1609hotel · San Ignacio Guazú★ 4.3 (573)🏊❄️☕🅿️
Hotel y granja doña Ramonitaranch · Coratei★ 4.2 (643)🏊☕🔥🛖
Complejo Don Quicocampsite · Argentina★ 4.3 (407)🔥🛖🌊⛺
Hotel Boutique la Catedralhotel · San Juan Bautista★ 4.5 (272)❄️🅿️🍽️
Hotel Internacionalhotel · San Ignacio Guazú★ 4.1 (434)☕🔥🍽️
Tacuaty Hotelhotel · Jacuty★ 4.7 (195)❄️☕🍽️
Pousada Vale Da Luaguesthouse · Coratei★ 4.6 (211)🐕🍽️🌊
Hotel Arapysandúhotel · San Ignacio Guazú★ 3.9 (549)❄️☕🛖🍽️🐕
Hotel Rural San Ignacio Country Clubcampsite · San Ignacio Guazú★ 4.4 (243)🏊☕🌊⛺⚽🐕
La Floresta Hotelhotel · Ysypo Potrero★ 4.5 (183)🏊☕🔥🛖🍽️
Argon Hotelhotel · San Ignacio★ 4.6 (163)🏊☕🔥🛖
Hotel Doña Angelicahotel · San Ignacio★ 4.8 (130)☕🐕
Hotel Luna Cautivahotel · San Ignacio Guazú★ 4.9 (111)❄️☕
Hotel Don Vicentehotel · Ayolas★ 4.8 (122)📶☕🅿️🛖
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Routes through Misiones
⛪ Ruta Jesuítica · 2 to 3 days
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Misiones?
The most visited sights are Ka'aguy Piro'y, Museo Jesuítico de San Ignacio Guazú and Playa De Corateí. There are 27 attractions on the map.
Where to stay in Misiones?
There are 315 places to stay: 67 hostels, 59 hotels, 55 country houses, 42 ranches (estancias), 42 guesthouses, 32 cabins, 19 campsites. Most are in Ayolas, Coratei, San Ignacio Guazú and San Juan Bautista.
How far is Misiones from Asunción?
Its capital, San Juan Bautista, is about 200 km away by road (approx.).
What are road conditions in Misiones today?
The MOPC report of 10/10/2026 a las 07:00 shows no closed bridges or roads in this department.