Itapúa district, Paraguay

Places to visit near Posadas

Posadas is a city in Itapúa district, Paraguay, home to about 323,739 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit — 48 forts & heritage, 2 waterfalls, 4 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación (5 km), Cuchilla San Cristóbal (27 km) and Misión de Nuestra Señora de Santa Ana (39 km).

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Posadas, Paraguay
Posadas, Itapúa district, Paraguay. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Posadas at a glance

Location
Itapúa district, Paraguay
Population
about 323,739
Coordinates
27.3671° S, 55.8961° W
Places within 50 km
129 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls

Top places to visit near Posadas

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

54 forts & heritage within 100 km of Posadas. The closest is Estatua de la Libertad (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Posadas

20 waterfalls within 100 km of Posadas. The closest is Cascada de la Costanera (2 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Posadas

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Posadas. The closest is Cuchilla San Cristóbal (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Posadas

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Posadas. The closest is Playa San José (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Posadas

17 museums within 100 km of Posadas. The closest is Galería Olivia (1 km); the best-known is Museo Juan Yaparí (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Posadas

15 churches within 100 km of Posadas. The closest is Iglesia Adventista (1 km); the best-known is Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Posadas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Posadas
  2. 1 km Plaza San Martín · park
  3. 1 km Plaza 9 de Julio · park
  4. 1 km Estatua de la Libertad · heritage site
  5. 5 km Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación · church, Itapúa
  6. 5 km Edificio Savoy · heritage site
  7. 0 km Back to Posadas

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How to reach Posadas

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    Within 15 km of Posadas

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Posadas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4854Estatua de la Libertad (1 km)
    Other attractions1933A la Madre (1 km)
    Waterfalls220Cascada de la Costanera (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints420Cuchilla San Cristóbal (27 km)
    Beaches & coast1318Playa San José (5 km)
    Museums1017Galería Olivia (1 km)
    Churches1315Iglesia Adventista (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens812Iguazu Mission (1 km)
    Parks78Plaza 9 de Julio (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Tacuary (43 km)
    Caves22Gruta de la Virgen de Itacuá (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Talavera Island (62 km)
    Treks11Hiking. Jesus of Tavarangüé (42 km)

    Posadas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Posadas?

    Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación (church, about 5 km), Estatua de la Libertad (heritage site, about 1 km), Plaza 9 de Julio (park, about 1 km), Plaza San Martín (park, about 1 km), Edificio Savoy (heritage site, about 1 km), Monumento A José de San Martín (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    129 places on Spotwander: 48 forts & heritage, 19 other attractions, 2 waterfalls, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Posadas?

    Estatua de la Libertad, about 1 km by road; Edificio Savoy (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Posadas?

    Cascada de la Costanera, about 2 km by road; Salto Yacutinga (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Posadas?

    Cuchilla San Cristóbal, about 27 km by road; Loma Alta (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Posadas?

    Start in Posadas, visit Plaza San Martín, then Plaza 9 de Julio, then Estatua de la Libertad, then Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación, then Edificio Savoy, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Posadas?

    October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls.

    Towns near Posadas

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