Category: Paraguay
In landlocked Paraguay any body of water is a potential vacation spot with families crowding river banks and creek beds to enjoy respite from the heat. Secluded within San …
The museum and adjoining zoo are the most visited sectors of the Environmental Center. The museum is well designed with displays showcasing the region’s original inhabitants, indigenous as well …
The Itaipu Hydroelectric power plant is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. One of the world’s largest hydroelectric dams, Itaipu was only recently surpassed in …
Caaguazu stands for large forest and it is due to these once-vast natural resources that the city of Caaguazu is known as the Capital de la Madera (wood capital). …
Departamento Caaguazu At the city of Coronel Oviedo, where Route 2 turns into Route 7, the landscapes become flatter and there is a significant drop in population density and …
Once a Franciscan mission today the small town of Tobati is well known for its ceramic work. This is both utilitarian and artistic in nature. The town is home …
Travel to Ciudad del Este Getting There Ciudad del Este is about a five hour drive from Asuncion along Route 2 which turns into Route 7 at Coronel Oviedo. …
Piribebuy is one of the larger towns tucked away from Route 2 in the Cordillera department. The area’s rolling hills and relative proximity to Asuncion make it a draw …
Caacupe is known as the Spiritual Capital of Paraguay. The Dia de la Virgen de Caacupe, celebrated on December 8th, is one of the most important religious holidays in …
Ciudad del Este is Paraguay’s largest city, located on at the edges of the Parana River which forms a triple border with Brazil (home to sister city Foz do …