South America, Paraguay
Paraguay, Paraguay: Land of Rivers and Forests
Detailed guide to Paraguay’s Chaco region, Asunción’s markets, and the Paraná River basin.
Fast facts
- Country
- Paraguay
- Region
- Eastern Region and Chaco
- Population
- Approx. 7 million (2023)
- Currency
- Paraguayan guaraní (PYG)
- Known for
- Guaraní heritage, colonial architecture, river basins, dry season travel
Paraguay is a landlocked country marked by the Paraguay and Paraná rivers, which define its geography and culture.
The dry season runs from May to September, offering clearer skies for travel.
The Chaco region in the west contrasts sharply with the humid eastern plains. Asunción, the capital, provides access to colonial architecture and bustling markets like Mercado 4. The country's guaraní heritage remains visible in local crafts and cuisine.
Chaco’s Dry Forest
Visit the Chaco to see quebracho trees and spot native wildlife like armadillos and rheas in the dry season months.
Asunción Markets
Mercado 4 in Asunción offers traditional Paraguayan produce, textiles, and ceramics in a dense urban setting.
Jesuit Missions
Ruins of 17th-century Jesuit missions near Encarnación provide insight into colonial-era religious and indigenous history.
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Asuncion : Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide
Iguazu Falls: 2-Day Guided Tour with Waterfalls & Itaipu
Jesuit Ruins: Trinidad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site – Departures from Foz and CDE
Itaipu Dam Tour with Admission Ticket from Foz do Iguaçu
Asunción: Lake and Paraguayan Culture Tour by Car
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