Yaguarón

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It is a town in the northern part of the Paraguarí Department in Paraguay. It is located about 48 km from Asunción and about 14 km from the departmental capital Paraguarí.

It offers accommodation, shops, petrol stations and restaurants for visitors. On the outskirts, along Route PY01, there are "chiperías" selling "chipa", a traditional ring-shaped bread made from cassava starch.

The town has preserved its original character with its cobblestone streets, and in some areas you can see concrete walls and murals decorated with colorful paintings and drawings. Visitors can explore the San Buenaventura Church, which dates back to the 18th century and is now accompanied by a wooden tower. There are also several museums, including the Dr. Francia Museum, where displays include reproductions of manuscripts and original paintings from past centuries.

Without a doubt, one of the must-see attractions is Cerro Yaguarón (a hill), which can be climbed. At the entrance there is a checkpoint with attendants where an admission fee is charged. There are two ways to reach the summit: one is less steep (although with some uphill sections) and takes about 20 minutes one way; the other is steeper that takes around 15 minutes one way and is part of a Way of the Cross whose stations begin in the town. At the top there is a large plateau with an area of palm forest. There is also a small chapel offering panoramic views of the town and its surroundings.

Getting to Yaguarón:
— By bus: there are services from Asunción, Paraguarí and other nearby towns.
— By car: Route PY01 heads west to Asunción. To the southeast, it first reaches Paraguarí before continuing to numerous destinations, including Encarnación.

If you enjoyed the climb up Cerro Yaguarón during your visit, a great idea is to travel about 15 km to the neighboring town of Paraguarí to explore two other easily accessible hills: Cerro Perõ and Cerro Hü.