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Encarnación

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Overview

Encarnación is the most southern city of Paraguay and often called The pearl of the South. The Rio Paraná separates it and the Argentine town of Posadas.

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Cross‑border rhythm

Encarnación sits on the Paraná River just opposite the Argentine town of Posadas, and the daily flow of people, taxis and commuter boats makes it feel more like a twin-city than a frontier outpost. Travelers who linger after the main sights will find a thriving market of artisanal wares and fresh river fish sold at informal stalls along the riverbank, where locals chat in a mix of Guaraní and Spanish. The ferry crossing, which runs every half hour, is an easy way to sample a quick lunch in Posadas before returning to continue the Paraguayan side of the adventure. The informal exchange of news, music and street food across the water adds a layer of cultural texture that few guidebooks capture.

Carnival’s second act

While the city’s calendar is dominated by the flamboyant February carnival, the weeks that follow are equally rewarding for those with a taste for community‑driven festivities. Neighborhood blocks host late‑night drum circles and improvised dance-offs that aren’t listed in mainstream itineraries. Joining a local family for a ‘asado’ during this period lets visitors taste the smoky flavours of pork ribs seasoned with native spices, while listening to stories of the city’s riverine heritage. These low‑key gatherings reveal how the carnival’s exuberance ripples through everyday life, offering a more intimate glimpse of the city’s spirit after the official parade has ended.

Pedestrian promenade as urban classroom

The costanera that stretches along the Paraná is more than a scenic walkway; it doubles as a living exhibition of Paraguay’s recent urban renewal. Benches crafted from reclaimed wood sit beside interpretive panels that narrate the river’s ecological importance and the city’s shift towards sustainable tourism. Renting a city bike here feels like a lesson in municipal planning, as cyclists glide past revamped water‑front parks, street‑level art installations and pop‑up cafés that serve locally roasted coffee. For travellers keen on observing how a mid‑size South American city balances growth with heritage, a leisurely bike ride along the promenade offers a practical case study.

People

[edit] Given name[edit] Encarnación Alzona (1895–2001), Filipino historian, academic and suffragist Encarnación Bustillo Salomón (1876 – c. 1960), Spanish painter Encarnación Cabré (1911–2005), Spanish archaeologist Encarnación Duchi (born 1977), Ecuadorian politician Encarnación Ezcurra (1795–1838), Argentine activist and wife of Juan Manuel de Rosas Encarnación Fuyola (1907–1982), Spanish activist and educator Encarnación García Bonilla (born 1979), Spanish volleyball player Encarna Granados (born 1972), Spanish race walker Encarnación Magaña (1921–1942), Spanish anarchist and feminist Encarnación Padilla de Armas (1909–1992), American activist Jose Encarnacion Peña (1902–1979), also known as Soqween, Puebloan painter Encarnación Redondo Jiménez (born 1944), Spanish politician Surname[edit] Alba Encarnación (1956–2012), Puerto Rican activist and educator Angelo Encarnación (born 1969), Dominican baseball player Christian Encarnacion-Strand (born 1999), American baseball player Edwin Encarnación (born 1983), Dominican baseball player Jerar Encarnación (born 1997), Dominican baseball player José Encarnación Jr. (1928–1998), Filipino economist and academic Jose Izquierdo Encarnacion (born 1957), Puerto Rican politician Juan Encarnación (born 1976), Dominican baseball player Luis Encarnación (born 1963), Dominican baseball player Mario Encarnación (1975–2005), Dominican baseball player Ranfis Encarnación (born 1996), Dominican boxer Vicente Singson Encarnacion (1875–1961), Filipino politician and businessperson William Encarnación (born 1988), Dominican boxer

Places

[edit] Encarnación, Paraguay Encarnación, Peñuelas, Puerto Rico, a barrio in the municipality of Peñuelas, Puerto Rico La Encarnación, Honduras La Encarnación, a district of Asunción, Paraguay Municipality of Encarnación de Diaz, Mexico Pitcairn Islands, one of which was named "La Encarnación" by Pedro Fernandes de Queirós in 1606