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Peñón del Teyucuaré

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Attraction San Ignacio 6.1 km from downtown San Ignacio

Is Peñón del Teyucuaré worth visiting?

A rock headland over the Paraná with one of the best views in the province. It is in San Ignacio, in the Jesuit Ruins region, 6.1 km from downtown San Ignacio.

At a glance

Type Attraction
TownSan Ignacio
RegionJesuit Ruins
Distance to downtown San Ignacio6.1 km
Elevation120 m
Coordinates-27.28104, -55.59574

About Peñón del Teyucuaré

Teyú Cuaré ("lizard's cave" in Guaraní) is a sandstone rock over the Paraná River, inside Teyú Cuaré Provincial Park. From its viewpoints you see the wide river and the Paraguayan shore.

There are short trails, the so-called Bormann House and spots to watch the sunset over the water.

Local tip

Bring mate and stay for sunset: the sun sets over the Paraná.

How to get there

Coordinates: -27.28104, -55.59574

Compare with similar attractions

PlaceTownDistanceHoursContact
Peñón del Teyucuaré San Ignacio — — —
Higuera brava San Ignacio 6.9 km — —
La Vieja Curtiembre Puerto Santa Ana 8.0 km — —
Petroglifos Loreto 12 km — —
Estancia Del Cerro Santa Ana 14 km — —

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Peñón del Teyucuaré?

In San Ignacio, Misiones, 6.1 km from downtown San Ignacio. Coordinates: -27.28104, -55.59574.

What is near Peñón del Teyucuaré?

Mirador de la Isla de Barco Hundido (30 m), Mirador de la Isla del Toro (110 m), Parque Provincial del Teyú Cuaré (480 m).

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