Rally Paraguay 2025 — Guide for International Visitors

The WRC (World Rally Cup) will be held in Paraguay for the first time in 2025. To make it easier for foreign visitors, we've summarized all the key dates here. The event will take place from August 28 to 31, 2025 around Encarnación in southern Paraguay. Encarnación is the capital of the Itapúa department. International visitors can look forward to fast stages on dirt roads, subtropical landscapes, and a unique rally atmosphere. So, in this article, we show the rally dates and times.

Rally del Paraguay — Photo: Drivers prepare for the track.

Dates and times

Thursday, 28 August — Shakedown & Opening

09:01 — Shakedown (Trinidad) — 4,92 km.
The teams' first contact with the stage; ideal for seeing cars in action at close range.
19:00 — Official Opening Ceremony (Encarnación – Sambódromo).
Official opening ceremony: drivers' parade and team presentation.

Friday, 29 August — Day 1 (Detailed schedule)

Service departure (Encarnación - Centro Cívico) — 07:20
(First loop)

08:03 — PE 01 Cambyreta 1 — 18,70 km.
09:01 — PE 02 Nueva Alborada 1 — 19,25 km.
10:00 — PE 03 Yerbatera 1 — 30,00 km.
11:01 — PSE 04 Autódromo Alfredo Scheid 1 (SUPER ESPECIAL) — 2,50 km.

Midday regroup / service

11:41 — Regrouping (Encarnación – Centro Cívico) — 30 min.
12:11 — Service A (Encarnación – Centro Cívico) — 40 min.

(Second loop)

13:34 — PE 05 Cambyreta 2 — 18,70 km.
14:32 — PE 06 Nueva Alborada 2 — 19,25 km.
15:31 — PE 07 Yerbatera 2 — 30,00 km.
16:44 — PSE 08 Autódromo Alfredo Scheid 2 (SUPER ESPECIAL) — 2,50 km.

Afternoon / Service

16:29 — Regrouping (Autódromo) — 12 min (before PSE 08).
17:34 — Service Flexi B (Encarnación – Centro Cívico) — 45 min.
18:19 — Parc Fermé — ENTRANCE (Encarnación – Sambódromo).

Saturday, 30 August — Day 2 (Detailed schedule)

Parc Fermé departure (Encarnación - Sambódromo) — 06:45
(First loop)

07:35 — PE 09 Carmen del Paraná 1 — 18,67 km.
08:38 — PE 10 Artigas 1 — 23,14 km.
10:16 — PE 11 Cantera 1 — 13,74 km.
11:35 — PSE 12 Autódromo Alfredo Scheid 3 (SUPER ESPECIAL) — 2,50 km.

Midday regroup / service

12:15 — Regroup (Encarnación – Centro Cívico) — 20 min.
12:35 — Service C (Encarnación – Centro Cívico) — 40 min.

(Second loop)

14:05 — PE 13 Carmen del Paraná 2 — 18,67 km.
15:08 — PE 14 Artigas 2 — 23,14 km.
16:46 — PE 15 Cantera 2 — 13,74 km.
18:01 — Service Flexi D (Encarnación – Centro Cívico) — 45 min.
18:46 — Parc Fermé — ENTRANCE (Encarnación – Sambódromo).

Sunday, 31 August — Day 3 / Power Stage (Detailed schedule)

Parc Fermé departure (Encarnación - Sambódromo) — 07:00
(First loop)

08:29 — PE 16 Bella Vista 1 — 21,86 km.
09:22 — Regrouping Hohenau — 15 min (Hohenau — Parque de las Naciones) — Service/short regroup
10:05 — PE 17 Misión Jesuítica Trinidad 1 — 18,50 km.
11:02 — PE 18 Bella Vista 2 — 21,86 km.

Longer regroup / service

11:55 — Regrouping Hohenau — 50 min (Hohenau — Parque de las Naciones) — longer Service

(Power Stage / Finale)

13:15 — PS 19 Misión Jesuítica Trinidad 2 — POWER STAGE — 18,50 km.
13:35 — Ceremonia de finalización / Podio (Misiones Jesuíticas Trinidad).
14:35 — Parc fermé (Encarnación – Sambódromo).

Download schedule

📄 Schedule Rally del Paraguay 2025 (PDF)

Map of the Paraguay Rally

Of course, one of the most important questions is: How do I get to the stages? Here you can find the current maps for Rally Paraguay 2025:

The map on the website Rally-Maps.com

The official UENO map on Google Maps

Source: https://rallydelparaguay.com/en/home/

Key observations for viewers

2 laps: Each timed section is generally run twice (first and second lap). The program above shows both times; plan your arrival based on which pass you want to see.
Shakedown (Trinidad 09:01, 28/08) is ideal for photos and viewing cars during test drives.
Super Especiales (Autódromo Alfredo Scheid) is easily accessible and especially suitable for families.
Power Stage (Trinidad 13:15, 31/08) It's the finale with the highest tension—highly recommended.
Hohenau (Parque de las Naciones): Regroupings and short and long service breaks are scheduled here (9:22-15 min and 11:55-50 min on Sunday). Please note transfer times; many spectators use Hohenau as a viewing point for the Bella Vista and Trinidad stages.
Checkpoints and security: Please follow the instructions of the rangers. Respect the barriers. Many routes are gravel and dusty; wear sunscreen or dust protection.
Equipment: Water, sunscreen, a hat, cash, a camera, earplugs (it's very noisy in the spectator area), and sturdy footwear. A 4×4 vehicle may be useful for remote special stages.

Impressions

Links to official Rally Paraguay information

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