The Wayro route from Ciudad del Este to Posadas, Argentina is 180 miles (289 km), about 4 h 13 min of driving without stops. You cross from Paraguay into Argentina at about mile 175, at Posadas–Encarnación.
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution in Paraguay: Departments of Alto Paraná, Amambay, Canindeyú, Concepcion, and San Pedro.
Full advisory: Paraguay, Argentina. Advisory issued: Paraguay August 19, 2026; Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Paraguay: “Nearly all rural roads are unpaved and may be impassable during rainy periods and the rainy season from October to March.”
- Argentina: “Drivers should prepare in advance when taking long road trips and make sure to have adequate insurance coverage.”
| Total distance | 180 mi (289 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | PY07 → PY06 |
| Border crossing | about mile 175, Paraguay → Argentina (Posadas–Encarnación) |
| Regions on the route | Alto Paraná, Itapúa, Misiones |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Border crossing: what to bring for Argentina
The route crosses at about mile 175, at Posadas–Encarnación, from Itapúa into Misiones. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Argentina (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid when you enter; leave a blank page for the entry and exit stamps. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Argentina | A valid U.S. license usually works; an International Driving Permit is recommended. |
| Entering Paraguay (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for stays of up to 90 days. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. |
| Driving in Paraguay | You need a valid U.S. license and a valid International Driving Permit. |
| The car, entering Argentina | Argentine customs (ARCA) registers the car's temporary entry. Bring the title or registration, liability insurance valid in Argentina and, if you don't own the car, a power of attorney signed before a notary. A rental car needs the rental company's MERCOSUR circulation authorization (ACM), and the company must be registered with Argentine customs. |
| Rental car | Cross only if the rental company authorizes it in writing and gives you the papers for the border; ask before you book. |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Argentina (updated July 16, 2026); U.S. State Department, Paraguay (updated September 17, 2026); ARCA (Argentine customs). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
On the road from Ciudad del Este to Posadas
PY07 (107 mi) and PY06 (50 mi) carry about 87% of the 180 miles. The first 175 miles are in Paraguay; the last 5 are in Argentina. It runs through 3 regions: Alto Paraná, Itapúa, Misiones. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Ciudad del Este to Posadas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Alto Paraná |
| PY07 | 4–12 | 8 | Alto Paraná |
| local roads | 12–25 | 13 | Alto Paraná |
| PY07 | 25–124 | 99 | Alto Paraná, Itapúa |
| PY06 | 124–174 | 50 | Itapúa |
| connecting roads | 174–176 | 2 | Itapúa, Misiones |
| local roads | 176–180 | 4 | Misiones |
- Mile 55 of this route: Alto Paraná → Itapúa (region line)
- Mile 175 of this route: Itapúa → Misiones (international border)
Where to stop on the way to Posadas
- Nature and outdoors: Nacunday National Park (mile 42)
- Museums and history: San Ignacio Miní (mile 151), Ruins of Jesús de Tavarangue (mile 154)
Nacunday National Park
In the Ñacunday district of Alto Paraná, Paraguay, Ñacunday National Park protects about 20 square kilometers of land.
San Ignacio Miní
Some 60 kilometers north of Posadas in Misiones Province, San Ignacio Miní is one of the Jesuit missions of the Spanish colonial Province of Paraguay.
Ruins of Jesús de Tavarangue
Jesús de Tavarangue was a Jesuit reduction in present-day Itapúa; its ruins, along with those of Trinidad, were named a World Heritage Site in 1993.
Once you reach Posadas
Cathedral of the Incarnation, Encarnación
Encarnación Cathedral is a Catholic church in the center of Encarnación, capital of Itapúa Department. Work on the current building began in 1913 and continued from 1928 until it opened in 1938.
Museum of Natural Sciences and History Antonio Ruiz de Montoya
In Posadas, Argentina, this natural sciences and history museum belongs to the Instituto Superior Antonio Ruiz de Montoya, a college founded in 1960 by Monsignor Jorge Kemerer.
Andrés Guacurarí Historical-Archaeological Museum
Posadas' Andrés Guacurarí Historical and Archaeological Museum (Museo Histórico y Arqueológico Andrés Guacurarí) is a museum of history and archaeology in this Argentine city.
More drives to Posadas
More drives from Ciudad del Este
- Ciudad del Este to Encarnación
- Ciudad del Este to Filadelfia
- Ciudad del Este to Resistencia, Argentina
- Ciudad del Este to Concordia, Argentina
- Ciudad del Este to Ituzaingó, Argentina
- Ciudad del Este to Chajarí, Argentina
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ciudad del Este to Posadas, Argentina?
About 4 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 180 miles.
How far is Posadas, Argentina from Ciudad del Este by car?
About 180 miles (289 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Where does the Ciudad del Este to Posadas drive cross the border?
At about mile 175, from Paraguay into Argentina, at Posadas–Encarnación.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Ciudad del Este into Argentina?
No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid when you enter; leave a blank page for the entry and exit stamps. A valid U.S. license usually works; an International Driving Permit is recommended. (U.S. State Department, updated July 16, 2026.)
Is it safe to drive from Ciudad del Este to Posadas, Argentina?
The U.S. State Department rates Paraguay Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Ciudad del Este to Posadas use?
In order: PY07 and PY06. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ciudad del Este to Posadas?
Closest to the road: Nacunday National Park (national park, mile 42, 5 mi from the route); San Ignacio Miní (jesuit mission ruins, mile 151, 13 mi from the route); Ruins of Jesús de Tavarangue (jesuit mission ruins, mile 154, 6 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.