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Jesuit Mission of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná
The best-preserved Jesuit mission ruins in South America, a UNESCO site showcasing the remarkable 18th-century Guarani-Baroque carved stonework.
46 km · about 55 min drive
Itapúa, Paraguay · South America
Carmen del Paraná sits on the route: 25 minutes from San Juan del Paraná, 46km from Jesuit Mission of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná.
Carmen del Paraná is a town located in Itapúa, Paraguay. With a population of 4,196, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Carmen del Paraná sits in Paraguay. It's in the America/Asuncion time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Carmen del Paraná to your route.
Carmen del Paraná is a district in the Itapúa Department of Paraguay. It is located in the southern part of the country, about 350 kilometers south of the national capital, Asunción and 35 kilometers northwest of the department capital, Encarnación. Founded in 1843 by Carlos Antonio López and Mariano Roque Alonso, theRead more
district is historically revered as the "Cradle of Independence of Paraguay" due to the pivotal Battle of Tacuarí in 1811.
Covering an area of 302.5 square kilometers, Carmen del Paraná has a predominantly urban and working age population of 6,417 inhabitants per the 2022 Paraguayan census. Economically, the district is a major agricultural hub famously known as the "Capital of Rice," hosting three of Paraguay's largest rice processing mills. In recent years, infrastructure developments following the construction of the Yacyretá Dam have transformed the district into a popular summer destination, drawing thousands of tourists to its 10-kilometer waterfront and beaches.
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Carmen del Paraná is located in Itapúa, Paraguay, South America. The coordinates are -27.2223 latitude, -56.1524 longitude.
Carmen del Paraná has a population of approximately 4,196 people, making it a town in Paraguay.
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The best-preserved Jesuit mission ruins in South America, a UNESCO site showcasing the remarkable 18th-century Guarani-Baroque carved stonework.
46 km · about 55 min drive
ancient ruins
An unfinished Jesuit mission featuring a Moorish-influenced church design unique among South American missions, frozen in time since 1767.
47 km · about 55 min drive
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