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Ypané
ℹ️Practical info — Ypané
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Visit the Ytororó Battle monument early in the morning to beat the heat while reflecting on history.
- Stop by the San Pedro Apóstol church in the center to appreciate the local religious architecture.
- Use the local buses (colectivos) for an affordable way to reach the surrounding rural outskirts.
- Look for the small historical markers in the city center that detail key events of the Paraguayan War.
- Wear sturdy shoes when walking around historical sites as the terrain can be uneven in places.
🍽 Food
Try this traditional savory corn cake at bakeries near the main plaza.
Look for street vendors selling fresh, warm chipa (cheese bread) throughout the town.
On weekends, look for grill stands near the local sports field for authentic barbecue.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Small stalls in the center often sell hand-embroidered textiles known as Ao Po'i.
Buy fresh medicinal herbs (yuyos) for your tereré at the municipal market.
A quiet spot behind the main church great for a peaceful break.
The green spaces surrounding the monument offer shaded areas to rest.
Water temperature…
Ypané, a city in the Central Department, lies about 23 kilometres south of Asunción on the river of the same name, the Ypané, and belongs to the capital's metropolitan area. The name comes from Guaraní and means roughly branched river. The settlement first emerged at the end of the seventeenth century as a reduction and was first mentioned in 1538; it was officially recognised as an independent municipality in 1965. Today around 90 000 people live here, many of them daily commuters to Asunción. Characteristic of Ypané are its fertile clay soils, traditionally used to produce bricks and pottery, and the long sandy beaches along the Paraguay River, which are popular summer day-trip destinations for residents of the capital. Economically the town relies on small-scale industry, brick production, commuting and modest tourism. Landmarks include the old parish church of San Marcos and the annual carnival.
- Location: Paraguay
- Nearby: Villeta (5 km)
- Population: ~55.754 (2018)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Aug, Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 27 |
| Rain mm | 126 | 139 | 136 | 149 | 143 | 74 | 63 | 38 | 73 | 163 | 191 | 179 |
Geography
Facts
- Founded in the year 1538.
- One of the locations where the Battle of Ytororó took place.
- Known for the San Pedro Apóstol church.
- Important agricultural producer of vegetables and fruits.
- The name Ypané is the name of a local river.
- Part of the Central Department.
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