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PY02 · Crafts

Artisan Towns and Lake Ypacaraí

Craft traditions, historic streets and a lakeside afternoon.

Duration
Full day
Group size
Groups of 2–9 people
From
US$120 per personBased on 4+ travelers.
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Rows of white ceramic herons with red beaks for sale in Areguá
Ceramic herons for sale in AreguáPhoto: “Garzas en cerámica (8039434180)” by Leandro Neumann Ciuffo, CC BY 2.0, cropped.

The experience

Made by hand.
Remembered always.

See Paraguay through its craft traditions and small-town streets. From Itá's artisan center to Areguá beside Lake Ypacaraí, this guided day brings together ceramics, architecture and time by the water.

  1. The craft of Itá

    Browse ceramics, leatherwork and local textiles at the artisan center.

  2. Towns with stories

    San Buenaventura Temple in Yaguarón, then Pirayú's railway station and Cuadra de los Bolivianos.

  3. Areguá by the lake

    Historic streets, a lakeside beach and Centro Cultural del Lago, Thursday to Sunday.

Colorful craft stalls along a street in Areguá
Craft stalls in AreguáPhoto: “Artesanías de Areguá (8039437870)” by Leandro Neumann Ciuffo, CC BY 2.0, cropped.

Your itinerary.

Morning · Craft and towns

  1. 8:00 a.m.Depart Asunción for Itá's artisan center.
  2. YaguarónVisit San Buenaventura Temple.
  3. PirayúExplore the old railway station and Cuadra de los Bolivianos.

Afternoon · Areguá

  1. Lunch stopRestaurante-Museo La Candelaria. Lunch is not included.
  2. AreguáThe historic center and Lake Ypacaraí's lakeside beach.
  3. Thursday to SundayVisit Centro Cultural del Lago.
  4. AfternoonReturn to Asunción.

Schematic route, not to scale

  1. Asunción
  2. Itá
  3. Yaguarón
  4. Pirayú
  5. Areguá · Lake Ypacaraí
  6. Asunción
A small red, white and blue boat on Lake Ypacaraí, seen from Areguá
Lake Ypacaraí from AreguáPhoto: “Lago Ypacarai” by Leandro Neumann Ciuffo, CC BY 2.0, cropped.

Rates per person.

PY02 rates in US dollars per person
TravelersUS$
2160
4+120

Rates as of 21 October 2026, subject to availability. We confirm the date, guide, itinerary and payment details when you enquire.

What is included.

Included

Transfers and attraction admissions.

Not included

Meals, beverages and optional tours.

Transport and guide

Private vehicle with air conditioning and an English/Spanish guide. Groups of 2–9 people.

Schedule

Depart at 8:00 a.m.; return in the afternoon.

Good to know

  • Centro Cultural del Lago is visited from Thursday to Sunday only.

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