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Candelaria

Candelaria is a town in Itapúa district, Paraguay of about 11,039 people. Within 50 km by road there are 149 places to visit: 42 forts & heritage, 7 waterfalls and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Cuchilla San Cristóbal, Misión de Nuestra Señora de Santa Ana and Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación.

27.4595° S, 55.7454° WPop. 11,039

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Within 30 km111 places
Within 50 km149
Must-see17
Notable178
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Candelaria

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:35 pm

103 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Candelaria
  2. Playa Paraísobeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Cuchilla San Cristóbalviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Andrés Guacuraríheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnaciónchurch · 30 min
  6. Misión de Nuestra Señora de Santa Anaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Candelaria
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Candelaria?

Cuchilla San Cristóbal (viewpoint, about 11 km), Ruinas Jesuíticas de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria (attraction, about 1 km), Misión de Nuestra Señora de Santa Ana (heritage site, about 22 km), Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación (church, about 22 km), Playa Sarandí (beach, about 2 km), Playa Santa Cecilia (beach, about 3 km).

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

149 places on Spotwander: 42 forts & heritage, 7 waterfalls, 21 other attractions, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 churches.

Which is the nearest fort to Candelaria?

Sarandí Histórico, about 1 km by road; Nuestra Señora de La Candelaria (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Candelaria?

Salto Yacutinga, about 17 km by road; Cascada de la Costanera (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Candelaria?

Start in Candelaria, visit Playa Paraíso, then Cuchilla San Cristóbal, then Andrés Guacurarí, then Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación, then Misión de Nuestra Señora de Santa Ana, and drive back — about 103 km by road in all.