Tourism & attractions in Encarnación
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Tourism Encarnación
Encarnación Waterfront
27 km of renovated waterfront with artificial beaches, gastronomy and Paraguay's largest carnival in January-February.
Iglesia Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Santísima Encarnación
The Cathedral of Encarnación is the main Catholic church in southern Paraguay. Its current structure was built mainly between 1928 and 1938, and it became a cathedral in 1957.
Santuario de la Virgen de Itacuá
9 km from downtown Encarnación, this sanctuary began in the early 1900s, linked to the devotion of Paraná river boatmen. Every December 8, it draws thousands of pilgrims along the Pilgrim's Path.
Encarnación Carnival
Paraguay's biggest carnival, held January-February at the Sambódromo on Encarnación's waterfront facing the Paraná River.
Feria Municipal La Placita
Feria Municipal La Placita is Encarnación's traditional market, with stalls selling fruit, vegetables, meat and pantry goods. It also has clothing, footwear, crafts and food stands.
Yacyretá Island — EBY Nature Reserve
Nature reserve on the Paraná River with 250+ bird species, capybaras, caimans and trails on Yacyretá Island, near Encarnación.
Tekové Mercado de Artesanía
Tekové is a craft market in Encarnación bringing together local artisans' work: wood carving, textiles, ceramics, leather and handmade jewelry. It aims to give visibility to traditional Paraguayan trades.