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What to See in Paraguay
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Paraguay has one site inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list:
Jesuit Missions of Paraguay (1993)
In the town of Trinidad, near Encarnación, you’ll discover the two beautiful UNESCO-listed Jesuit missions of Paraguay: Santisima Trinidad de Parana and Jesus de Tavarangue.
In the town of Trinidad, near Encarnación, you’ll discover the two beautiful UNESCO-listed Jesuit missions of Paraguay: Santisima Trinidad de Parana and Jesus de Tavarangue.
Cities and Cultural Heritage
Areguá
This lakeside town near Asunción has preserved its beautiful colonial architecture. It serves as a holiday retreat for the capital’s residents and consequently sees some tourist activity.
This lakeside town near Asunción has preserved its beautiful colonial architecture. It serves as a holiday retreat for the capital’s residents and consequently sees some tourist activity.
Asunción
The capital of Paraguay, not particularly touristy, simply has a few interesting museums and buildings.
The capital of Paraguay, not particularly touristy, simply has a few interesting museums and buildings.
Itaipu Dam
Straddling Brazil and Paraguay (and a stone's throw from Argentina), this dam was once the largest in the world. It can be visited.
Straddling Brazil and Paraguay (and a stone's throw from Argentina), this dam was once the largest in the world. It can be visited.
Ciudad del Este
The large conurbation on the borders with Brazil and Argentina is the gateway to the Iguazu Falls and, above all, a major shopping destination attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors, mainly from Brazil.
The large conurbation on the borders with Brazil and Argentina is the gateway to the Iguazu Falls and, above all, a major shopping destination attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors, mainly from Brazil.
Encarnacion
On the banks of the Paraná, this commercial city, known for its carnival, often serves as a base for visiting the nearby missions.
On the banks of the Paraná, this commercial city, known for its carnival, often serves as a base for visiting the nearby missions.
Filadelfia
A small town in the centre of the Chaco, at the heart of the Mennonite communities in this region of Paraguay.
A small town in the centre of the Chaco, at the heart of the Mennonite communities in this region of Paraguay.
Jesuit Missions of Paraguay (1993)
In the town of Trinidad, near Encarnación, you’ll discover the two beautiful UNESCO-listed Jesuit missions of Paraguay: Santisima Trinidad de Parana and Jesus de Tavarangue.
In the town of Trinidad, near Encarnación, you’ll discover the two beautiful UNESCO-listed Jesuit missions of Paraguay: Santisima Trinidad de Parana and Jesus de Tavarangue.
San Ignacio
A town in the south with various museums and architectural landmarks linked to its colonial past.
A town in the south with various museums and architectural landmarks linked to its colonial past.
Natural Heritage
Chaco
A vast semi-arid plain in northwestern Paraguay, home to indigenous populations and various Mennonite colonies. In terms of wildlife, the Chaco is home to numerous bird species, crocodiles, anacondas, and more.
A vast semi-arid plain in northwestern Paraguay, home to indigenous populations and various Mennonite colonies. In terms of wildlife, the Chaco is home to numerous bird species, crocodiles, anacondas, and more.
Cerro Cora National Park
Close to Brazil, Cerro Cora is the largest park in Paraguay. It features several decorated caves.
Close to Brazil, Cerro Cora is the largest park in Paraguay. It features several decorated caves.
Worth a look / Other
Areguá
★★ This lakeside town near Asunción has preserved its beautiful colonial architecture. It serves as a holiday retreat for the capital’s…
Itaipu Dam
★★ Straddling Brazil and Paraguay (and a stone's throw from Argentina), this dam was once the largest in the world. It can be visited.
Chaco
★★ A vast semi-arid plain in northwestern Paraguay, home to indigenous populations and various Mennonite colonies. In terms of wildlife, the…
Jesuit Missions of Paraguay
★★ In the town of Trinidad, near Encarnación, you’ll discover the two beautiful UNESCO-listed Jesuit missions of Paraguay: Santisima…
Ybycui National Park
★★ A lovely natural park with waterfalls where you can hike.
Asunción
★ The capital of Paraguay, not particularly touristy, simply has a few interesting museums and buildings.
Ciudad del Este
★ The large conurbation on the borders with Brazil and Argentina is the gateway to the Iguazu Falls and, above all, a major shopping…
Encarnacion
★ On the banks of the Paraná, this commercial city, known for its carnival, often serves as a base for visiting the nearby missions.
Filadelfia
★ A small town in the centre of the Chaco, at the heart of the Mennonite communities in this region of Paraguay.
Cerro Cora National Park
★ Close to Brazil, Cerro Cora is the largest park in Paraguay. It features several decorated caves.
San Ignacio (Paraguay)
★ A town in the south with various museums and architectural landmarks linked to its colonial past.