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Paraguay Project February 2026

Dates
February 19, 2026 - March 3, 2026
Location
Paraguay
Participation Fee
TBD
What's Included

Overview

Join Maranatha in Paraguay to build another urgently needed church. The church members in Nueva Italia, less than two hours from Asunción, Paraguay’s capital city, have a deep desire to serve their community. You have an opportunity to write your own mission story there, providing a place of worship for that church to grow and bless the little town.

Scope

Construction – Block Work

Outreach

Leaders
TBD,
Itinerary
Thursday, February 19
Arrivals in Asunción (ASU)
Friday, February 20
Orientation and first workday
Saturday, February 21
Worship with local congregation
Sunday, February 22
Work days
Saturday, February 28
Worship with local congregation
Sunday, March 1
Drive to Iguazu Falls (Brazil side) or Departures
Monday, March 2
Optional Excursion (Iguazu Falls - Brazil side)
Tuesday, March 3
Departures from Iguazu Falls (IGU), Brazil
ARRIVALArrival: Asunción, Paraguay (ASU), Thursday, February 19, 2026Please wait for confirmation from Maranatha before purchasing your airfare to ensure there is still space on the project and to ensure you book the right flight.
DEPARTUREProject Only Departure: Asunción, Paraguay (ASU), Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Optional Excursion Departure: Iguazu Falls Airport, Brazil (IGU), Tuesday morning, March 3, 2026
Travel Information

Volunteers will need to purchase their own plane tickets to Asunción (ASU), Paraguay. Please note there are two departure options depending on whether you choose to participate in the excursion or not.

Those who opt not to participate in the optional excursion can depart from Asunción (ASU) on March 1.

Volunteers going on the excursion can depart from Iguazu Falls International Airport (IGU) on March 3, 2026. This trip to Brazil requires an eVisa. Follow the steps on the following website to get your travel document: https://brazil.vfsevisa.com

Please plan to depart from home a day (or two) before the advertised start date to ensure arrival on time. Maranatha representatives will meet volunteers upon arrival in Asunción.

 

Travel Resources

CI Azumano Travel:
800-454-4099 or by email corporatetravel@ciazumano.com

Butler Travel:
503-879-5005 or by email info@butlertravel.com

Excursions
Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls is a massive waterfall system located on the border between Argentina and Brazil. It comprises over 275 separate falls and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The falls are on the border between Argentina’s province of Misiones and Brazil’s state of Paraná.

Paraguay Facts & Figures

CAPITAL

Asunción

POPULATION

7,439,863 (2023 est.)

LANGUAGE

Spanish and Guarani

CLIMATE

Subtropical to temperate; substantial rainfall in the eastern portions, becoming semiarid in the far west

RELIGION

Catholic 80%, Protestant Christian 7%, Unspecified 13%

CURRENCY

Guarani

Entry Requirements
  • Passports valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival
  • Valid return ticket
Medical Requirements & Precautions
Contact Us Want to speak with someone at Maranatha directly? Please call our office at 916.774.7700 to speak with a volunteer specialist. Alternatively, you can send us an email.

 

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