Paraguay – Travel Guide
Paraguay, a landlocked country in South America, invites visitors with its unique cultural blend and historic landmarks like the Jesuit Missions, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The capital, Asuncion, offers a mix of colonial architecture, modern developments, and vibrant street markets. The Itaipu Dam, one of the world`s largest hydroelectric dams, provides an impressive engineering spectacle on the Parana River. The Chaco region appeals to nature enthusiasts with its diverse wildlife and Indigenous communities. Paraguay`s warm hospitality and lesser-explored attractions make it a distinctive destination in the heart of South America.
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Paraguay FAQ
What is Paraguay known for?
Paraguay is a landlocked country between Argentina, Brazil and Bolivia, home to large extensions of swampland, subtropical forest and chaco, wildernesses comprising savanna and scrubland. This destination has a very unique trait. It’s a bilingual country, unique in the world where a native language, the Guaraní, is recognized as an official national language together with Spanish. This cultural blend is seen in Paraguay’s forms of arts, crafts, music, festivals, literature, cinema, fashion and languages.
What are the best places to visit in Paraguay?
The capital, Asuncion, on the banks of the Paraguay River, is home to the grand Government Palace, the Museo del Barro, displaying pre-Columbian ceramics and ñandutí lacework, and houses the largest concentration of bars, shops, restaurants, entertainment and shopping venues. Another highlight includes the city of Hernandarias featuring the Itaipu Dam, located on the border between Brazil and Paraguay. This is the third largest hydroelectric dam in the world, and holds the 45th largest reservoir in the world. Ciudad del Este, bordering Brazil’s magnificent Iguazu Falls, the beach destination of Encarnacion right next to Posadas Argentina and the upper part of the mysterious Chaco with its rustic character and natural wonders, situated a stone’s throw from the neighbouring country of Bolivia, are further main Paraguayan hotspots.
How many days should I spend in Paraguay?
We recommend 7-10 days based on what you want to see and do. We offer flexible vacation packages so you can select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities. We suggest a minimum of 3 nights in larger cities.
What is the best way to get around Paraguay?
By Rental Car: If you`ve got a bit more time, consider renting a car. Car rental is readily available at the airport and other major cities, though it is a bit expensive compared with other forms of transportation.
What is the currency of Paraguay?
The currency of Paraguay is the Paraguayan Guarani. It is recommended to have local currency; please be prepared to exchange your dollars for Paraguayan Guaranies upon arrival. Currency exchange desks can be found at the airport and many locations throughout the city.
Do people speak English in Paraguay?
Spanish and Guarani are the official languages of Paraguay. It is also common for some people in northeastern cities to speak basic portuguese due to proximity with Brazil. English is not widely spoken in Paraguay, much like the rest of South America.
Best time to visit Paraguay
Paraguay has a subtropical climate, overall characterized by high humidity and warm temperatures year-round, with hot and rainy summers, and mild winters with significant temperature variability that can bring both frosts to practically the entire national territory, as well as heat waves.
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The best time to visit Paraguay is between March and November, when the country sees consistently warm weather with temperatures of 72°F to 85°F daily. However, travel to Paraguay is possible year-round. Some people say that Paraguay has 2 types of climate: Hot and very hot!!
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The currency of Paraguay is the Paraguayan Guarani. It is recommended to have local currency; please be prepared to exchange your dollars for Paraguayan Guaranies upon arrival. Currency exchange desks can be found at the airport and many locations throughout the city.
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