Puerto Rico, ParaguaySalto EncantadoCerro MorenoMisión de San Ignacio MiníGuardacosta Prefectura Naval Argentina Río IguazúCapilla San Roque GonzálezCueva del Yaguareté
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Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is a town in Itapúa district, Paraguay of about 17,491 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit: 40 churches, 8 waterfalls and 29 parks. The must-see places are Salto Encantado, Cerro Moreno and Misión de San Ignacio Miní.

26.7960° S, 55.0240° WPop. 17,491

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Within 30 km86 places
Within 50 km137
Must-see10
Notable106
Best timeJuly to January

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The 3 places worth the trip

Salto Encantado, waterfall near Puerto Rico
Must-see

Salto Encantado

Waterfall · 44 km · Departamento Cainguás

Must-see

Cerro Moreno

Viewpoint · 70 km · Departamento Oberá

Misión de San Ignacio Miní, heritage site near Puerto Rico
Must-see

Misión de San Ignacio Miní

Heritage site · 90 km · Departamento San Ignacio

Places near Puerto Rico by type

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One day from Puerto Rico

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:50 pm

73 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 Puerto Rico
  2. La Casa de Los Abuelosmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Capilla San Roque Gonzálezchurch · 30 min
  4. Cueva del Yaguaretécave · 1 hrs
  5. Gruta Indiacave · 1 hrs
  6. Saltos del Tembeywaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Puerto Rico
Today’s loopPuerto RicoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Puerto Rico?

Guardacosta Prefectura Naval Argentina Río Iguazú (heritage site, about 1 km), Banderas de Las Américas (heritage site, about 2 km), Capilla San Roque González (church, about 11 km), Cueva del Yaguareté (cave, about 11 km), Gruta India (cave, about 14 km), Saltos del Tembey (waterfall, about 15 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Puerto Rico?

137 places on Spotwander: 40 churches, 8 waterfalls, 20 other attractions, 29 parks, 12 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to Puerto Rico?

Casa de Restauración y Vida, about 1 km by road; Capilla San Miguel (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Puerto Rico?

Saltos del Tembey, about 15 km by road; Salto Mineral (27 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Puerto Rico?

Start in Puerto Rico, visit La Casa de Los Abuelos, then Capilla San Roque González, then Cueva del Yaguareté, then Gruta India, then Saltos del Tembey, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.