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Encarnacion

About 130 thousand people.

Encarnacion

Encarnacion is a bright, cheerful city in the south of Paraguay, sitting across the river from Argentina. It is famous for its sandy river beaches and colorful Carnival, earning it the nickname 'the Pearl of the South'.

You can relax on the sandy beaches along the river, dance at the lively Carnival, and visit the ancient Jesuit mission ruins nearby. It is one of the most fun and beautiful cities in the country.

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Beaches

Encarnacion has real sandy beaches right along the river where families swim, build sandcastles, and enjoy sunny days.

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Carnival

Every year the city hosts Paraguay's biggest Carnival, with sparkly costumes, music, and dancers parading through the streets.