Just over a half hour´s drive from Asunción and founded a year after it, this town of around 84,000 is the classic easy day trip: a small historic town of cobblestone streets, colonial-era ambiance, craft markets, landmarks such as the 164-year-old Virgen de la Candelaria Church and pottery workshops and markets (pictured here) set above Paraguay´s largest lake, Ypacaraí, up to 15 miles long and four miles wide. The signature nature stop nearby is Cerro Koi (Cerro Coi), known for its distinctive rock formations and a viewpoint walk with lake views—more of a gentle outing than a strenuous hike. People also come for the simple pleasure of hanging out: cafés, artisan stalls, and lake lookouts that make it feel like Paraguay’s “slow weekend” capital.
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