Encarnación: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Encarnación is a district and the capital city of Itapúa Department in Paraguay, located at the south-east of the department, on the right-hand (western) shore of the Paraná River, opposite Posadas, Argentina.

Encarnación, Paraguay · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Now in the cityEncarnación+29°CDrizzle · sunset 07:02 PMupdated 01:43 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

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Exchange rate₲5,842.88per 1 $PYG — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Worth a day trip

Capiatá≈ 3 hr 30 min

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.

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Updated information on travelling with children ('Entry requirements' page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 1Usual care is enough — no special measures.

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Exercise normal precaution in Paraguay due to crime. Paraguay is generally a safe destination for travelers. Some areas have increased crime risk. U.S. government employees working in Paraguay need special authorization to travel to some areas. U.S. government employees are prohibited from using municipal buses in Paraguay because of risk of robbery and assault.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Encarnación: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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