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Tour Asunción City Tour Histórico — Schafler Tours Paraguay

Half-day Tour

Duration: 3–4 hours
Departure: 08:30 AM and 01:30 PM

Asunción City Tour Histórico

A panoramic tour of the "Mother of Cities", visiting among other landmarks the Central Bank of Paraguay, the old and new downtown Asunción, the National Pantheon of the Heroes, the House of Independence, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Cabildo, the Congress building, the old Railway Station and the Costanera waterfront, and much more. Enjoy what Asunción has to offer!

Languages: ES · EN · DE · PT

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Tour Lake Ypacaraí Tour — Schafler Tours Paraguay

Half-day Tour

Duration: Approx. 4–5 hours
Departure: 08:30 AM

Lake Ypacaraí Tour

We begin our tour heading to Lake Ypacaraí, with our first stop in San Lorenzo to visit its neo-Gothic cathedral. We continue to Itauguá, where we will appreciate typical fabrics like Ñandutí and Ao Po'i, followed by a brief visit to the old Ypacaraí Train Station before reaching the summer town of San Bernardino on the shores of the lake. On our way back, we visit Areguá, known for its pottery and strawberry production, ending in Luque, the capital of gold and silver filigree jewelry and home to the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL).

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Tour Golden Circuit (Circuito de Oro) — Schafler Tours Paraguay

Full Day Tour

Duration: Approx. 9 hours
Departure: 08:30 AM

Golden Circuit (Circuito de Oro)

This tour is a combination of history, craftsmanship, and natural landscapes offered by the cities of Itá, Yaguarón with its 18th-century church showcasing Franciscan Baroque art, Pirayú with its historic past, Caacupé (the spiritual capital), the summer town of San Bernardino on the shores of Lake Ypacaraí, Itauguá where we will appreciate typical fabrics like Ñandutí, and Areguá famous for its garden ceramics and strawberry production, finishing with Luque for its filigree jewelry and being the CONMEBOL headquarters.

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Tour Iguazu Falls (Brazil) & Itaipu Dam — Schafler Tours Paraguay

Full Day Tour

Duration: Approx. 19–20 hours
Departure: 02:30 AM

Iguazu Falls (Brazil) & Itaipu Dam

We leave Asunción heading east, visiting Itaipu in Hernandarias, the world’s largest hydroelectric dam in terms of power generation. Afterward, we cross the Friendship Bridge into Brazil, connecting Ciudad del Este with Foz do Iguaçu, heading to the Iguazu National Park on the outskirts of the city. After paying the entrance fee (not included), you will board a park bus to the walkways, where you can stroll and admire the majestic Iguazu Falls. Once the visit is over, we will begin our return journey to Asunción.

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Tour Jesuit Ruins — Schafler Tours Paraguay

Full Day Tour

Duration: Approx. 19–20 hours
Departure: 02:30 AM

Jesuit Ruins

These ruins, located in the south of the country, are an expression of the Jesuit evangelizing work in South America, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. We begin with the Mission of San Cosme y Damián, once the main astronomical center of South America. We then visit the Jesús de Tavarangüe mission, left unfinished after the Jesuits were expelled from South America by order of King Charles III of Spain in 1773. Finally, we visit the Santísima Trinidad del Paraná mission, the largest of the 30 missions built in South America, followed by a short tour of the city of Encarnación before returning to the capital.

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Tour Artisanal Tour — Schafler Tours Paraguay

Half-day Tour

Duration: Approx. 4 hours
Departure: 08:30 AM

Artisanal Tour

A half-day journey through the cities dedicated to Paraguay's traditional craftsmanship: Luque, the capital of our best goldsmiths, renowned for its gold and silver filigree jewelry; Areguá, known for its colorful clay pottery and strawberry production; and Itauguá, the capital of typical fabrics like Ñandutí, Ao Po'i, and Encaje Ju.

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Tour Ethnic Tour — Schafler Tours Paraguay

Half-day Tour

Duration: Approx. 6.5 hours
Departure: 08:30 AM

Ethnic Tour

We start our tour departing from the hotel towards the Paraguayan Chaco, crossing the Heroes del Chaco Bridge to the city of Villa Hayes, where we will learn some of its history with a short walking tour on the banks of the Paraguay River. Then we travel to the Toba indigenous community in the town of Cerrito, where we will walk through the community appreciating their typical craftsmanship, followed by a panoramic view of the Lower Chaco. There will be time for lunch (not included) at a roadside diner before visiting the Maka indigenous community and returning to Asunción.

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Tour Lower Chaco & Indigenous Communities — Schafler Tours Paraguay

Full Day Tour

Duration: Approx. 10 hours
Departure: 07:30 AM

Lower Chaco & Indigenous Communities

The first stop of our tour is in Remanso, where we visit the Maka indigenous community. Then we cross the Paraguay River and stop in Villa Hayes to learn about its history and evolution. We continue to the town of Cerrito to meet the Toba indigenous community. We travel deeper into the Chaco, birdwatching on the steppes of the region. Located 156 km away from Asunción, we visit the Pa'i Puku School, a boarding school for all educational levels funded by a foundation of the same name and subsidized by the government for the children of local ranch workers. There are opportunities to make stops for wildlife observation along the way.

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Tour Paraguayan Chaco Expedition — Schafler Tours Paraguay

Two-Day Tour

Duration: 2 Days
Departure: 05:00 AM

Paraguayan Chaco Expedition

Day 1: Departure towards the heart of the Chaco, visiting the self-sustaining Pa'i Puku Agricultural School, followed by a brief stop at Parador Pira Hu. We continue our journey to Loma Plata, where we will visit the Chortitzer Cooperative Museum and its dairy production plant. Afterward, we head to Laguna Capitán and the Tamyca Genetics Center, followed by a trip to Filadelfia, where we will stay for the night. Day 2: Morning departure to visit the Fernheim Association complex, home to the "Jakob Unger" scientific museum and the "Casa de la Colonia" museum, among others. We continue to Fortín Boquerón (dirt road) and from there to the Yalve Sanga indigenous community, before heading back to Asunción.

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Tour International Triangle — Schafler Tours Paraguay

Three-Day Tour

Duration: 3 Days
Departure: 06:00 AM

International Triangle

Day 1: Depart from Asunción towards Encarnación, visiting historical sites such as Yaguarón, Villa Florida, San Miguel, San Ignacio, and San Cosme y Damián. Arrival and accommodation in Encarnación. Day 2: Early morning departure to Jesús and Trinidad to visit the ruins, then continuing our trip to Ciudad del Este, arriving to visit the Itaipu Dam. Accommodation and rest of the day free. Day 3: Departure from the hotel to one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World, the Iguazu Falls (Brazil). We then visit the largest craft store in the area, "Artesanato e Chocolates Caseiros, Tres Fronteras", and from there we start our journey back to Asunción.

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Tour Asunción City Tour (Night) — Schafler Tours Paraguay

Night Tour

Duration: Approx. 3 hours
Departure: 06:00 PM

Asunción City Tour (Night)

A panoramic night tour of the "Mother of Cities", where we will visit the Central Bank of Paraguay, the old and new downtown Asunción, the Pantheon of Heroes, the House of Independence, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Cabildo, the Congress, the old Railway Station, the Costanera Avenue, and much more, all illuminated under the night sky. Enjoy what Asunción has to offer at night!

Languages: ES · EN · DE · PT

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