Caazapá district, Paraguay

Places to visit near Abaí

Abaí is a town in Caazapá district, Paraguay, home to about 3,024 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit — 15 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 parks and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Cerro Pero (32 km), Parque Nacional San Rafael (64 km) and Catedral de Villarrica (73 km).

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Abaí, Paraguay
Abaí, Caazapá district, Paraguay. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Abaí at a glance

Location
Caazapá district, Paraguay
Population
about 3,024
Coordinates
26.0333° S, 55.9333° W
Places within 50 km
56 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Abaí

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Abaí: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Abaí

80 churches within 100 km of Abaí. The closest is Iglesia San Sebastián (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Abaí

53 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Abaí. The closest is Cerro Karaguata (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Abaí

28 parks within 100 km of Abaí. The closest is Quinta Santa Rosa (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Abaí

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Abaí. The closest is Caazapá National Park (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Abaí

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Abaí. The closest is Ykuá Kurusú (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Abaí

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Abaí. The closest is Salto Mirian Mabel (56 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Abaí

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 117 km on the road.

  1. Start in Abaí
  2. 11 km Ykuá Kurusú · heritage site, Caazapá
  3. 17 km Caazapá National Park · national park, Caazapá
  4. 18 km Cerro Mborevi · viewpoint, Caazapá
  5. 13 km Cerro Karaguata · viewpoint, Caazapá
  6. 26 km Cerro Pero · viewpoint, Guairá
  7. 32 km Back to Abaí

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How to reach Abaí

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Abaí by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1580Iglesia San Sebastián (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2153Cerro Karaguata (11 km)
    Parks628Quinta Santa Rosa (10 km)
    Other attractions821Balneario Vera Paso (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens413Caazapá National Park (16 km)
    Forts & heritage210Ykuá Kurusú (11 km)
    Waterfalls07Salto Mirian Mabel (56 km)
    Beaches & coast06Playa ITURBE (69 km)
    Museums03AVAIU Centro de Interpretación (60 km)
    Caves02Donde La Trizteza Abunda (60 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Borja Tupasy Ykua (70 km)

    Abaí: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Abaí?

    Ykuá Kurusú (heritage site, about 11 km), Cerro Karaguata (viewpoint, about 11 km), Cerro Pero (viewpoint, about 32 km), Balneario Vera Paso (attraction, about 13 km), Caazapá National Park (national park, about 16 km), Cerro Mborevi (viewpoint, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Abaí?

    56 places on Spotwander: 15 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 parks, 8 other attractions, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Abaí?

    Iglesia San Sebastián, about 2 km by road; Santuario Virgen Del Paso-Itape (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Abaí?

    Cerro Karaguata, about 11 km by road; Cerro Mborevi (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Abaí?

    Quinta Santa Rosa, about 10 km by road; Plaza San Vicente (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Abaí?

    Start in Abaí, visit Ykuá Kurusú, then Caazapá National Park, then Cerro Mborevi, then Cerro Karaguata, then Cerro Pero, and drive back — about 117 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Abaí?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Abaí

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Abaí’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Abaí on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.