Asuncion & Jesuit Missions 6 Day Tour

Asuncion and Jesuit Missions 6 Day Tour

Day 1: Asunción

Upon arrival at Asuncion airport, you will be taken to your hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, a city tour will provide insights into the history of Asunción, including a visit to the Pettirossi market.

Day 2: Gold Circuit

After breakfast, the tour will proceed to the Gold Circuit, visiting Yaguaron Church, the historic town of Caacupé, and the city of San Bernardino, where you can admire Lake Ycaparacaí. The day will also include stops in Aregua for ceramics and textiles and Luque for filigree metalwork before returning to Asunción for dinner.

Day 3: Jesuit Missions

After an early breakfast, you will travel south to explore the Jesuit Missions, starting with San Ignacio. This historical site, founded in 1609, provides insights into Jesuit settlements and their interactions with the Guarani people. The day ends in Encarnación.

Day 4: Jesuit Missions

The next day continues with visits to 7 additional Jesuit villages, recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The tour will include the site of The Holy Trinity of the Paraná and conclude with a visit to a Yerba Mate Factory before arriving in Ciudad del Este for the night.

Day 5: Itaipú

After breakfast, the tour will head to Saltos del Monday Municipal Park to see three waterfalls. A traditional lunch will be available at the viewpoint's restaurant. The day will also feature a visit to the Itaipu Hydroelectric Dam before returning to Asunción for the night.

Day 6: Asunción

On the final day, after breakfast, you will check out and be taken to the airport for your flight.

Accommodation

The tour includes 5 nights of accommodation with breakfast in 4-star hotels:

Asunción (3 nights): Hotel Esplendor or similarEncarnación (1 night): Hotel De La Costa or similarCiudad del Este (1 night): Hotel Río by Bourbon or similar