Procesion Nautica de San Antonio

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Religious & SpiritualSan Antonio
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCeremony, pilgrimageThe festival is distinguished by its
Language["es"]Currency: PYG
CategoryReligious & SpiritualFestival type
The story

Procesion Nautica de San Antonio in San Antonio

The Procesion Nautica de San Antonio is a religious patronal celebration in San Antonio, Central department, in which the image of San Antonio is carried on foot to the town's embarcadero and then continues by boat, following a mass and a procession through the town's main streets.

The Procesion Nautica de San Antonio is the central religious celebration of San Antonio, a town in Central department near Asuncion situated along the Paraguay river system, and it forms part of the community's broader patronal feast honoring the town's namesake saint.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival is distinguished by its combination of a traditional walking procession with a specifically nautical stage, reflecting San Antonio's riverside location within Central department, where the community's devotion moves from church to street to water rather than remaining a purely land-based observance

02

The mystery stays covered

Children dressed as San Antonio are a recurring feature, worn as the fulfillment of a manda, or promise, made by parents in exchange for their children's health, giving the event a deeply personal, family-vow dimension alongside its public religious spectacle

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The procession blends Catholic patronal devotion with a specifically riverine format

Water and renewal

Living ritual

carrying the saint's image by boat as well as on foot

The sacred route

Living ritual

and includes the tradition of children dressed as San Antonio in fulfillment of a manda made by their parents for the child's health

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

Move patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.

What to wear

Modest, comfortable clothing suits the religious procession, with closed shoes for walking through town and, ideally, a hat or light layer for standing outdoors near the water during the...

Safety

Watch local behavior before photographing, filming, or entering sacred spaces.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Public ritual moments are often free, but donations, transport, or temple access may vary.

Language/currency

["es"] · PYG

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map25.42 S, 57.55 WOpen in Google Maps

San Antonio, Central, Paraguay

Nearest airportASU — Silvio Pettirossi
TransportMove patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to San Antonio via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near San Antonio, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for June.Compare faresFestival gearModest, comfortable clothing suits the religious procession, with closed shoes for walking through town and, ideally, a hat or light layer for standing outdoors near the water during the boat procession stage.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Paraguay and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Procesion Nautica de San Antonio?

Procesion Nautica de San Antonio is listed for Past edition: 13 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Procesion Nautica de San Antonio take place?

The festival is listed in San Antonio, Paraguay. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

San Antonio, Central, Paraguay

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLfiestasanantonio.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
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