Filadelfia
Filadelfia is a Mennonite colony town in Paraguay's Chaco, reached by the Trans-Chaco Highway across flat, dry country.
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Filadelfia is a town in the Boquerón department of the Paraguayan Chaco, on the far side of the Río Paraguay from Asunción. Mennonite settlers founded it in 1930, and it sits within a German-speaking farming community whose colonies spread across the region. Go for flat dry forest, wide farm fields and long straight roads, a sharp change from the capital.
Travelers use the town as a base for learning about Mennonite colony history and for short trips into the wider Chaco. It also sits on the Trans-Chaco Highway, the long road north toward Bolivia. Filadelfia suits travelers who want a slower, more specific trip than a city break and who can handle heat, long distances and simple tourist services. The cooler, drier months from April to June are the most comfortable, since summers are very hot. Allow two or more nights to see the town and nearby colonies at an unhurried pace.
Filadelfia in five
- Carry guaraníes in cashWithdraw enough guaraníes in Asunción before you head north. Small shops and fuel stops along the Chaco may take only cash.
- Fill the tank at every fuel stopDistances between towns on the Trans-Chaco Highway are long, so fill up whenever you pass a station and carry spare water.
- Buy a Paraguayan SIM before the ChacoMobile signal is patchy away from the towns. Buy a SIM from Tigo or Personal in Asunción before you travel north.Phones and eSIM
- Start at the Museo MennoThe museum covers how Mennonite settlers arrived in the 1930s and built the colony. Start there before you visit the farms around town.
- Ask before photographing colony residentsMany Mennonite families prefer not to be photographed. Ask first and accept a no.
Things to do in Filadelfia
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Need to know
- Currency
- Guaraní (PYG)
- Entry
- Visa-free for many passports; check your country on the official site Read more
- Emergency
- 911 for police and emergencies
- Tipping
- Not expected
- Time
- UTC-3, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryHot, rainy
- FebruaryHot, rainy
- MarchHot, humid
- AprilMild, drier
- MayMild, dry
- JuneCool nights
- JulyCool, dry
- AugustDry, dusty
- SeptemberWarming, dry
- OctoberHot, storms
- NovemberRains start
- DecemberHot, rainy
Right now in Filadelfia
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 35°
- Humidity
- 34%
- Wind
- 26 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 76%
Filadelfia
05:37 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today35°23°76%Monday: Thunderstorms. High 35°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 76%.
- Tue39°25°35%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 39°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 35%.
- Wed41°25°73%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 41°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 73%.
- Thu30°24°80%Thursday: Thunderstorms. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 80%.
- Fri35°25°27%Friday: Drizzle. High 35°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 27%.
- Sat29°19°63%Saturday: Thunderstorms. High 29°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 63%.
- Sun26°17°17%Sunday: Clear. High 26°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 17%.
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Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 5,835 PYG
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Mariscal EstigarribiaCheck the route map before you goA town on the Trans-Chaco named after the Chaco War general José Félix Estigarribia.
- Loma PlataCheck the route map before you goAnother Mennonite colony town to compare with Filadelfia.
- Fortín BoquerónCheck the route map before you goA battle site of the Chaco War, a key part of the region's history.
Before you go to Filadelfia
Rules for Filadelfia, checked
- Check your entry requirements on the Paraguayan Ministry of Foreign Affairs site (mre.gov.py) before you fly or drive north.Source
- Declare large sums of cash on arrival. Paraguayan customs sets the rules and limit, so check them before you travel.
Plan around Filadelfia
Cities, roads, entry rules and money across the country
Read the guideGetting around the ChacoLong road distances, buses and driving the Trans-Chaco
Read the guideMoney and cardsPaying in guaraníes and where cash is still needed
Read the guideVisas and entryWho needs a visa and how to check the current rules
Read the guideWhere to stayLodging options before you head north from Asunción
Read the guidePhones and eSIMMobile coverage and data plans for maps and bookings
Read the guideFiladelfia FAQ
Is Filadelfia worth visiting?
Yes, for a day or two if you want to see a Mennonite colony town in the Paraguayan Chaco. The Museo Menno explains how the settlers arrived and built the colony.
How do you get to Filadelfia?
Most visitors go by road along the Trans-Chaco Highway from Asunción, a long drive or bus journey. Check bus schedules and road conditions locally before you set out.
How many days do you need in Filadelfia?
Two days covers the museum, the town and a drive out to the surrounding colony farms. Add a night on the road if you continue along the Trans-Chaco.
Do people speak English in Filadelfia?
Spanish is the official language. Many colony residents also speak German and Plautdietsch, so a few words of Spanish or German help.
Can you visit Filadelfia as a day trip from Asunción?
No. The distance is too far for a comfortable day trip, so plan at least one night in Filadelfia.