Major city · Paraguay
Pedro Juan Caballero
One day is enough for a quick border town visit and a short trek to Cerro Corá National Park; add another night if you plan to cross into Brazil.
Pedro Juan Caballero is a small border town in northern Paraguay, sharing a plaza with Brazil's Ponta Porã. The town offers cheap shopping, a few eateries, and easy access to Cerro Corá National Park (45 km away). With limited transport options, a single day covers the main sights; an extra night helps if you need to handle immigration formalities for Brazil.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PYG
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, occasional fog)
- Airports
- Aeropuerto Dr. Augusto Roberto Fuster (PJC) · Guaraní (AGT) · Silvio Pettirossi (ASU)
- Nights
- 1 (optional 2 if crossing to Brazil)
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Rules in force · 6Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Paraguay ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Paraguay's migration authority or a Paraguayan consulate; get your passport stamped at land borders, as some crossings let you pass without it.
- Paraguay ↗The Chaco is remote with few services; travel with a guide or experienced operator and carry water and fuel.
- Paraguay ↗Paraguay can require a yellow fever certificate from travellers arriving from risk countries such as Brazil, Bolivia, Peru and Colombia — check the current list and vaccinate at least 10 days before you travel.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Pedro Juan Caballero, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Paraguayan guaraní (PYG, ₲).Paraguay-wide
- SIM or eSIMTigo, Personal and Claro; prepaid SIMs with a passport at shops and malls, or an eSIM before you fly.Paraguay-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated in Asunción but many drink bottled; bottled outside the city.Paraguay-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10% if not included.Paraguay-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Paraguay-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe in day; stay alert at border offices and avoid night walks alone.
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- RestroomsUse malls, restaurants and bus terminals; carry tissues.Paraguay-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 141 ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysSiesta about 12:00–15:00 in towns; Mennonite colonies close on Sundays.Siesta about 12:00 PM–3:00 PM in towns; Mennonite colonies close on Sundays.Paraguay-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPJC Aeropuerto Dr.
- Getting aroundNo local buses; use taxis (short rides 2–6 km (1.2–3.7 mi)).No local buses; use taxis (short rides 1.2–3.7 mi (2–6 km)).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee₲2,000–3,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))₲20,000–25,000
- Metro or bus rideBus to Concepción₲35,000
- Budget bedBudget hotel/hostel, a night, per personPYG 12,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget PYG 10,000 · Mid PYG 20,000 · High PYG 35,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PJC Aeropuerto Dr. Augusto Roberto Fuster (Pedro Juan Caballero) (Small domestic field on the town edge; no scheduled international service confirmed — check before planning around it.) · AGT Guaraní International Airport (Ciudad del Este) (Far east of the country; not a practical arrival point for Pedro Juan Caballero — check.) · ASU Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (Asunción) (Main international gateway; onward bus to Pedro Juan Caballero takes about 8 h.)
Map of Pedro Juan Caballero
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Feb (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jul (11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jun (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pedro Juan Caballero: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
No local buses; use taxis (short rides 2–6 km). Walk to immigration offices (≈2 km) if time permits.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cerro Corá National Park
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Bus from Asunción/Concepción route drops at junction, then 1 km (0.6 mi) walk; or taxi from town centre (≈45 km (28 mi)).Bus from Asunción/Concepción route drops at junction, then 0.6 mi (1 km) walk; or taxi from town centre (≈28 mi (45 km)).
Free entry; light trekking 8–13 km (5–8.1 mi), petroglyph caves.Free entry; light trekking 5–8.1 mi (8–13 km), petroglyph caves.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre (Paraguayan side)
Budget hotels and hostels; easy walk to immigration office.
Ponta Porã (Brazilian side)
Mid‑range hotels; consider time‑zone difference.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₲10,000–15,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₲15,000–30,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel/hostel1 × 1 night × PYG 18,000 | PYG 18,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × PYG 20,000 | PYG 20,000 |
| Bus Asunción → Pedro Juan Caballero (standard seat)1 × PYG 110,000 · check | PYG 110,000 |
| Taxi within town (5 km)1 × PYG 25,000 · check | PYG 25,000 |
| eSIM, 1 week data1 × PYG 30,000 · check | PYG 30,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | PYG 20,300 |
| Trip total≈ PYG 223,300 per person per day, bed included | PYG 223,300 |
basic room, shared bathroom.
2026 estimate in guaraní; flights and long‑distance bus tickets excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ₲2,000–3,000 |
| Local dish (sopa paraguaya) | ₲5,000–8,000 |
| Taxi (5 km) | ₲20,000–25,000 |
| Bus to Concepción | ₲35,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Paraguayan and Brazilian sides are in different time zones; plan border formalities during office hours.
- Brazilian immigration office hours: 7:30‑12:00 and 14:00‑17:00 weekdays, 9:00‑12:00 and 14:00‑17:00 weekends (check).Brazilian immigration office hours: 7:30 AM‑12:00 PM and 2:00 PM‑5:00 PM weekdays, 9:00 AM‑12:00 PM and 2:00 PM‑5:00 PM weekends (check).
- Buses to Brazil depart from the Brazilian‑side terminal; allow extra travel time after immigration.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Ambulance
- 141
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Emergency
- Police911
- Ambulance141
Embassy
US consulate in Asunción; nearest Paraguayan consular services in Pedro Juan Caballero.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Asunción → Pedro Juan Caballero bus: about ₲110,000 standard, 8 h (check)
- Taxi town centre → immigration office (2 km): ≈₲12,000
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry
- Gracias — Thank you
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it?
- ¿Dónde está la terminal de buses? — Where is the bus terminal?
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Pedro Juan Caballero. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, occasional fog) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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