Guairá district, Paraguay

Places to visit near Itapé

Itapé is a town in Guairá district, Paraguay, home to about 1,641 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit — 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 churches, 9 forts & heritage and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Catedral de Villarrica (23 km), Cerro Apyragua Guasu (36 km) and New Australia (53 km).

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Itapé, Paraguay
Itapé, Guairá district, Paraguay. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Itapé at a glance

Location
Guairá district, Paraguay
Population
about 1,641
Coordinates
25.8517° S, 56.6138° W
Places within 50 km
141 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Itapé

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Itapé: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Itapé

86 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Itapé. The closest is Cerro Itapemirĩ (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Itapé

52 churches within 100 km of Itapé. The closest is Parroquia San Isidro Labrador (1 km); the best-known is Catedral de Villarrica (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Itapé

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Itapé. The closest is Casa De Deisy (22 km); the best-known is Castillo Echauri (43 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Itapé

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Itapé. The closest is Potrerito (23 km); the best-known is Parque Nacional de Ybycuí (42 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Itapé

12 parks within 100 km of Itapé. The closest is Plaza Pedro Martinez (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Itapé

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Itapé. The closest is Salto Cristal (23 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Itapé

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 125 km on the road.

  1. Start in Itapé
  2. 23 km Catedral de Villarrica · church, Guairá
  3. 17 km Cerro Itape · viewpoint, Guairá
  4. 5 km Cerro Itapemirĩ · viewpoint, Guairá
  5. 22 km Salto Cristal · waterfall, Department of Paraguari
  6. 22 km Cerro Apyragua Guasu · viewpoint, Department of Paraguari
  7. 36 km Back to Itapé

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From travellers near Itapé

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How to reach Itapé

    All places near Itapé by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Itapé by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4686Cerro Itapemirĩ (4 km)
    Churches3352Parroquia San Isidro Labrador (1 km)
    Other attractions1925Bolas Cua (21 km)
    Forts & heritage921Casa De Deisy (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens814Potrerito (23 km)
    Parks1012Plaza Pedro Martinez (12 km)
    Waterfalls39Salto Cristal (23 km)
    Museums58Museo Napoles (22 km)
    Beaches & coast66Playa Ysoro (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Borja Tupasy Ykua (21 km)
    Caves04Donde La Trizteza Abunda (56 km)
    Treks01Caacupe Cathedral, BUS-119 (99 km)

    Itapé: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Itapé?

    Catedral de Villarrica (church, about 23 km), Cerro Itapemirĩ (viewpoint, about 4 km), Cerro Itape (viewpoint, about 7 km), Cerro Apyragua Guasu (viewpoint, about 36 km), Salto Cristal (waterfall, about 23 km), Cerro Chobí (viewpoint, about 24 km).

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

    141 places on Spotwander: 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 churches, 19 other attractions, 9 forts & heritage, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Itapé?

    Cerro Itapemirĩ, about 4 km by road; Cerro Itape (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Itapé?

    Parroquia San Isidro Labrador, about 1 km by road; Capilla de la Virgen de Itapé (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Itapé?

    Casa De Deisy, about 22 km by road; Un Dia Lluvioso (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Itapé?

    Start in Itapé, visit Catedral de Villarrica, then Cerro Itape, then Cerro Itapemirĩ, then Salto Cristal, then Cerro Apyragua Guasu, and drive back — about 125 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Itapé?

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

    Towns near Itapé

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