Areguá Lake & Ceramics Tour from Asunción: 4-5 Hours

Ceramics, a centuries-old church, and lake views in one morning

A four to five-hour tour from Asunción through Areguá and around Lake Ypacaraí, led in Spanish with hotel pickup included. You walk the historic center, visit working ceramic studios, climb Cerro Koi for panoramic views, and see the Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria, built in 1862 on the hilltop that became the city's foundation. The route ends on the lake shore.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Areguá and Lake Ypacaraí

• Tour historic center and ceramic workshops
• Visit Church of Our Lady of Candelaria
• Walk along Areguá coast by Lake Ypacaraí
• Go to Cerro Koi for panoramic views

The experience

The tour starts in Areguá, a town built around its church and known for handmade ceramics. You'll walk through the historic center and visit local craftspeople in their workshops, seeing how they work clay by hand. Cerro Koi, declared a Natural Heritage site by Paraguay, sits above the town and gives you a view across the landscape and water below. The geological formations there are part of why the site matters beyond just the vista.

The Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria anchors the visit. Built in 1862 on what was once a Mercedarian oratorio, it sits on "La Loma", the hill, and the city grew up around it. From that vantage point you can see across Lake Ypacaraí. The tour ends on the lake's shore, where the water and the landscape meet. A Spanish-speaking guide leads the group through each stop, and the van is air-conditioned. Local snacks are included, along with all admission fees and government charges.

What’s included

• Luxury air-conditioned van pickup from your hotel.
• Spanish-speaking guide for the full four to five hours.
• admission to Cerro Koi, the Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria and the historic center.
• typical local snacks.
• all government fees.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30

AgesAdult (20 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 80 years) · Youth (10 to 19 years) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupPrivate

Live guideSpanish

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Ukrainian and Xiang Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 36 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Grupo X Transporte & Turismo

Is this one for you?Book this if you're based in Asunción and want a morning excursion that fits a half-day schedule. The van departs from the city and returns by early afternoon, leaving your evenings free.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 19 years); Child (5 to 9 years); Infant (under 5).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does the tour take and what time does it start?

The tour runs four to five hours total. Hotel pickup is included, so your guide will meet you at your accommodation. The exact departure time depends on where you're staying in or near Asunción.

What is Cerro Koi and why is it worth visiting?

Cerro Koi is a hilltop site declared a Natural Heritage of Paraguay for its geological value and panoramic views. You'll climb it to see across the landscape and Lake Ypacaraí, and it's a key stop on the route because of both the view and the natural formations themselves.

Can I see ceramics being made, or just finished pieces?

You visit local ceramic workshops in Areguá's historic center, where artisans work. The tour is built around seeing how the town's traditional craft is made, not just viewing finished pieces in a shop.

What is included in the tour price?

Admission fees to all sites, transportation in an air-conditioned van, a Spanish-speaking guide, typical local snacks, and government fees are all included. Meals beyond the snacks are not part of the package.

Is the Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria still active, or is it only a historical site?

The church, built in 1862, is a historical and spiritual landmark. It sits on the hill where the city of Areguá grew up around it, and its location offers a privileged view of Lake Ypacaraí.