San Juan Nepomuceno

San Juan Nepomuceno is a historic town in eastern Caazapá department, named after the Bohemian saint. Established as a Jesuit reduction in the 17th century, it has a colonial-era church and plaza. The town is known for its traditional ka'a (yerba mate) production and is the birthplace of the famous Paraguayan chipá guazú (a corn and cheese casserole). The climate is subtropical; best visited May–September.

By Plane

Nearest airport is Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU), about 200 km west.

By Train

No passenger rail.

By Car / Road

San Juan Nepomuceno is about 50 km east of Caazapá (1 hr) on Route PY08. Buses from Caazapá and Asunción run daily.

Walkable.

• Iglesia de San Juan Nepomuceno – The colonial-era church.

• Plaza principal – The main square.

• Yerba mate plantations – Surrounding farms growing yerba mate.

• Yerba mate farm tour – Visit a local yerba mate plantation.

• Try chipá guazú – The town is famous for this baked corn casserole.

• Comedor San Juan – Simple meals, GS.12,000–20,000.
• Chipa guazú vendors – Freshly baked chipá guazú from local homes.

Tereré and mate.

• Budget: Basic hospedaje, GS.40,000.

Local yerba mate products.

• Caazapá (50 km west) – Department capital.
• Yuty (30 km south) – Rural settlement.
• Tavai (40 km east) – Agricultural town.