Central Department district, Paraguay

Places to visit near Capiatá

Capiatá is a city in Central Department district, Paraguay, home to about 198,553 people. Within 50 km by road there are 211 places to visit — 76 forts & heritage, 46 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints and 29 museums. The must-see places are Catedral de San Lorenzo (8 km), Cascadas Aregua (9 km) and Lago Ypacaraí (16 km).

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Capiatá, Paraguay
Capiatá, Central Department district, Paraguay. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Capiatá at a glance

Location
Central Department district, Paraguay
Population
about 198,553
Coordinates
25.3552° S, 57.4455° W
Places within 50 km
211 (18 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Capiatá

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Capiatá: 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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Forts & heritage near Capiatá

85 forts & heritage within 100 km of Capiatá. The closest is Congregación (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Capiatá

59 churches within 100 km of Capiatá. The closest is Capilla (3 km); the best-known is Catedral de San Lorenzo (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Capiatá

48 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Capiatá. The closest is Coi Hill (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Capiatá

30 museums within 100 km of Capiatá. The closest is Museo Mitológico Ramón Elias (1 km); the best-known is Museo del Barro (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Capiatá

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Capiatá. The closest is Unase A Ll Experience (5 km); the best-known is Lago Ypacaraí (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Capiatá

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Capiatá. The closest is Cascadas Aregua (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Capiatá

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Capiatá
  2. 8 km Catedral de San Lorenzo · church, Central Department
  3. 11 km Museo del Barro · museum, Distrito Capital
  4. 3 km Parque Ñu Guasú · park, Distrito Capital
  5. 21 km Cascadas Aregua · waterfall, Central Department
  6. 7 km Lago Ypacaraí · lake, Cordillera Department
  7. 16 km Back to Capiatá

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From travellers near Capiatá

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How to reach Capiatá

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Capiatá by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7685Congregación (4 km)
    Churches4659Capilla (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2248Coi Hill (7 km)
    Museums2930Museo Mitológico Ramón Elias (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs59Unase A Ll Experience (5 km)
    Waterfalls78Cascadas Aregua (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Jardín Botánico y Zoológico de Asunción (22 km)
    Other attractions56Mother Mary (18 km)
    Caves55+5959909989 (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves45Isla San Francisco (32 km)
    Parks23Parque Ñu Guasú (18 km)
    Treks33Hiking Route-01. Railway (13 km)
    Beaches & coast22Playa (25 km)
    Buddhist sites22Center for the Study of Eastern Buddhist Culture (18 km)
    Temples11Parroquia Domingo Sabio (12 km)

    Capiatá: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Capiatá?

    Catedral de San Lorenzo (church, about 8 km), Cascadas Aregua (waterfall, about 9 km), Lago Ypacaraí (lake, about 16 km), Museo del Barro (museum, about 18 km), Parque Ñu Guasú (park, about 18 km), CEAA Branch Church (Lutheranism) – San Bernardino (church, about 19 km).

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

    211 places on Spotwander: 76 forts & heritage, 46 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 museums, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Capiatá?

    Congregación, about 4 km by road; Monumento A Los Héroes de la Guerra del Chaco (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Capiatá?

    Capilla, about 3 km by road; Catedral de San Lorenzo (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Capiatá?

    Coi Hill, about 7 km by road; Cerro Kõi (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Capiatá?

    Start in Capiatá, visit Catedral de San Lorenzo, then Museo del Barro, then Parque Ñu Guasú, then Cascadas Aregua, then Lago Ypacaraí, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Capiatá?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

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