Playa San José
An artificial river beach on the Paraná, with fine white sand, river views and the skyline of Posadas across the water. It is Paraguay’s most popular summer beach.
After the Yacyretá Dam raised the water level of the Paraná River, Encarnación built a riverside boulevard and artificial beaches along the shore. Playa San José is the largest and liveliest of them. In summer it has lifeguards, beach volleyball, bar-restaurants and night music. The river is calm and good for swimming, and across the water is Posadas in Argentina. Admission is free. In summer weekends and on public holidays, it gets very crowded. The sunset is most beautiful. It is on the east side of the city center and can be reached on foot or by taxi.
Opening hours
All day; lifeguards on duty during the day in summer
Nearby sights
- Encarnación Cathedral
- Sambódromo of Encarnación
- Costanera de Encarnación
- Costanera of Posadas
- Jesuit Mission of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná
- Santa Ana Jesuit Mission Ruins
- Jesuit Mission of Jesús de Tavarangue
- Parque Manantial