Ñeembucú district, Paraguay

Places to visit near Formosa

Formosa is a city in Ñeembucú district, Paraguay, home to about 221,383 people. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit — 39 churches, 17 parks, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Lago Ypoá (100 km) and Ypoá National Park (100 km).

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Formosa, Paraguay
Formosa, Ñeembucú district, Paraguay. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Formosa at a glance

Location
Ñeembucú district, Paraguay
Population
about 221,383
Coordinates
26.1849° S, 58.1731° W
Places within 50 km
96
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Formosa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Formosa: 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 Formosa

51 churches within 100 km of Formosa. The closest is Fundacion Iglesia Evangelica Gracia Y Gloria (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Formosa

27 parks within 100 km of Formosa. The closest is Plaza San Martín (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Formosa

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Formosa. The closest is Laguna De Los Indios (3 km); the best-known is Laguna Oca (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Formosa

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Formosa. The closest is Mirador Costanera (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Formosa

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Formosa. The closest is Estero (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Formosa

13 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Formosa. The closest is Isla Taruma (10 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Formosa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Formosa
  2. 1 km Estacion de Ferrocarril Formosa · heritage site
  3. 3 km Mastil · heritage site
  4. 3 km Museo Ferroviario · museum
  5. 5 km Cueva de Brujas · cave, Departamento Formosa
  6. 3 km Monumento A Los Heroes de Malvinas · heritage site
  7. 1 km Back to Formosa

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From travellers near Formosa

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How to reach Formosa

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    Within 15 km of Formosa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Formosa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3951Fundacion Iglesia Evangelica Gracia Y Gloria (1 km)
    Parks1727Plaza San Martín (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs819Laguna De Los Indios (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints314Mirador Costanera (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens713Estero (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves313Isla Taruma (10 km)
    Other attractions69Predio Cultural Vuelta Fermosa (1 km)
    Forts & heritage68Estatua Gral Juan D Perón (1 km)
    Museums58Museo Histórico Regional Juan Pablo Duffard (1 km)
    Caves11Cueva de Brujas (4 km)
    Beaches & coast11Playita De Herradura (48 km)

    Formosa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Formosa?

    Estacion de Ferrocarril Formosa (heritage site, about 1 km), Museo Ferroviario (museum, about 1 km), Monumento A Los Heroes de Malvinas (heritage site, about 1 km), Punta Arena (attraction, about 2 km), El Manjar (attraction, about 2 km), Arenera (attraction, about 3 km).

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

    96 places on Spotwander: 39 churches, 17 parks, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Formosa?

    Fundacion Iglesia Evangelica Gracia Y Gloria, about 1 km by road; Obispado (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Formosa?

    Plaza San Martín, about 1 km by road; Plaza Las Araucarias (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Formosa?

    Laguna De Los Indios, about 3 km by road; Laguna Oca (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Formosa?

    Start in Formosa, visit Estacion de Ferrocarril Formosa, then Mastil, then Museo Ferroviario, then Cueva de Brujas, then Monumento A Los Heroes de Malvinas, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Formosa?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

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