Mirador Bella Vista II — Attraction in Cordillera Department

In the historic center of San Bernardino, the Escalinata de la Virgen Aparecida rises with more than 100 tiled steps, decorated in colorful mosaics that celebrate the artistry of the Guaraní people, who once inhabited the valley of Lake Ypacaraí.

At the top there is an impressive 12-meter statue of “Our Lady Aparecida del Lago”, created in 1994 by artists Roberto Hornung, Mónica Delssin, and Patricia Ayala. The site is meant as both a viewpoint and a place of devotion.

That said, the climb isn’t easy. The steps are high and uneven, and some near the top are in poor shape. The panoramic view is partly blocked by trees, which diminishes the dramatic effect you might expect. Still, the combination of religious symbolism, art, and nature makes it a meaningful stop if you’re already in...

The statue of the Virgin sits back on its own plinth just beyond the little square at the top of the stairs. The square has just a couple of seats and a few more would be welcome. View from the top is now mainly blocked by maturing trees but you can still see through in spots. Stairs themselves would have been nice and colorful when new, but little or no maintenance means they're a...

Muy lindo mirador, con una excelente vista al Lago Ypacarai. Tiene exactamente 104 escalones, hasta llegar a la cima. Las escaleras se encuentran (hoy feb/2018) bien pintadas, con agradables diseños, como para tomarse fotografías durante la subida. El ascenso es largo, pero la vista desde arriba muy agradable. Este es un lugar que no puede faltar a las personas que desean explorar y conocer a profundidad la ciudad de San Bernardino. Los asientos de la cima, me gustaría que los reparen para poder reposar, luego...