Belén is a town in Northern Paraguay, 25 km (16 mi) east of Concepción.
Understand
[edit | edit source]The city of Belén was founded by Jesuit missionaries next to the Ypané River but has strong indigenous Mbya roots in the region.
Get in
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- 1 Monolith of the Tropic of Capricorn. A large, globe sculpture signifying the point where the Tropic of Capricorn passes.
- 2 Plaza José Sanchez Labrador (José Sanchez Labrador Square). An open space with interesting statues and where children can play.
Do
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[edit | edit source]- 1 El Roble (The Oak), Gral. Bernardino Caballero, ☏ +595 985 898446. Paraguayan barbecue cuisine with an outdoors atmosphere. Good beef, pork and fish (tilapia) options.
Drink
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[edit | edit source]- 1 Motel Euforia, ☏ +595 983 650339. Basic budget accommodation.