Trinidad (Paraguay)

Trinidad is a small village in Paraguay featuring the ruins of a Jesuit Mission. It's 30 km from Encarnación along Ruta 6.

By bus
There are frequent buses from Encarnación going northeast to Buena Vista, Santa Rita and Ciudad del Este that all pass Trinidad. GS.15,000 (May 2023) from Encarnación (45 min), and US$10 from Ciudad del Este (4 hr).

Do
Read about Jesuit history in the region before travelling to the Jesuit Misions. It will enhance the whole experience, since there's little information available on the site.

Rent a Bicycle at the Ruinas Hotel and cycle the 10km to Jesús ruins.

Buy
Artisans sometimes sell crafts in tents just outside the fence surrounding Trinidad.

Eat
There are a few options along the street connecting Ruta 6 and the ruins.

Sleep

 * You can also camp for free right near the ruins. Ask when you buy your ticket.
 * You can also camp for free right near the ruins. Ask when you buy your ticket.

Go next
On the main road where the buses between Encarnación and Ciudad del Este pass, there is a service station just east of the turnoff to Trinidad where transportation to the ruins at Jesus de Tavarangue (11.6 km from the service station) can be found. A small bus runs approximately hourly for a cost of GS.4,000. These ruins are accessed with the same ticket purchased to enter Trinidad.