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Hernandarias
ℹ️Practical info — Hernandarias
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
📍 Nearby
Sights nearby
💡 Tips
- Tours to the Itaipu Dam are a must-do, but be sure to book them in advance.
- The Costanera (riverwalk) is great for an evening stroll along the Paraná River.
- Public transport is limited, so consider using taxis or renting a car.
- Try the local "chipa" (cheese bread) from street vendors.
🍽 Food
Savory cornbread served in traditional restaurants near the city center.
Cheese bread sold by street vendors and at local bakeries.
Grilled meats in riverside restaurants overlooking the water.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Look for traditional Paraguayan crafts, lace, and leather goods.
Good places to buy local yerba mate.
A peaceful promenade right along the water.
A nearby nature reserve for calm walks and wildlife observation.
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Hernandarias, a city in the Alto Paraná Department in the far east of Paraguay, lies about 15 kilometres north of Ciudad del Este on the right bank of the Paraná River and is known as the Latin American Capital of Energy because the larger share of the binational Itaipú hydroelectric dam lies within its limits. The town was founded in 1898 and named after the conquistador Hernando Arias de Saavedra, one of the first Paraguay-born colonial governors of the Río de la Plata. With around 80 000 inhabitants the city lives mainly from the energy industry, from tourism around the Itaipú reservoir and from soybean farming. The reservoir, covering 1 350 square kilometres, is one of the largest artificial lakes in the world and also serves as a recreation area with marinas, beaches and ecological reserves. Highlights include the Itaipú visitor centre, the Tatí Yupí biological refuge and the modern parish church. The economy benefits from well-paid jobs in the energy sector, which considerably raises local living standards.
- Location: Paraguay
- Top sights: Playa · Costanera de Hernandarias · Club Atletico Obreros
- Nearby: Presidente Franco (10 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jul–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 27 |
| Rain mm | 147 | 129 | 117 | 124 | 163 | 108 | 85 | 70 | 121 | 211 | 159 | 179 |
Geography
Facts
- Founded in 1896 under the original name Tacurú Pucú.
- Named after Hernando Arias de Saavedra, a colonial governor.
- Home to the Itaipú Earth Science and Research Museum.
- Located just 15 kilometers north of Ciudad del Este.
- Features the important Itabó Biological Reserve.
- The economy is driven by hydropower and soybean production.
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