Paraguay Travel Guides
It’s not all too hard to understand why Paraguay is so lost to the travel world. It is a landlocked country hidden between the wondors of Brazil, the charm of Argentina and the rawness of Bolivia. Moreover, Paraguay lacks the major attraction that makes other countries in the region must visits. Brazil has Rio and Iguazu Falls, Argentina has Iguazu as well as Patagonia and Buenos Aires, Bolivia has the salt flats and Paraguay has well, a vast interior that is rough and largely unexplored.
However, don’t let the fact that very few other tourists more than graze Paraguay dissuade you from visiting. The country, although small and under-travelled, has its fair share of rewards for those who are willing to step outside the box and into their explorer shoes. Furthermore, you’ll be hard pressed to find a people in South America that are more proud of their country than are Paraguayans. From the charming city of Asuncion to the jagged peaks of the edge of the Pantanal all the way to the vast plains of the Chaco the one thing you’ll always find is a people excited to greet you and more excited to brag about their country. Although it may be easy to do, don’t forget about Paraguay as a part of your South American Travel Plans.
Paraguay
Highlights: Itaipu Dam, Asuncion, Cerro Cora National Park
Budget: between 25-40 US$ a day. Higher if you’re planning on doing an excursion in the Chaco.
Language: Spanish and Guarani are most widely spoken. In the interior there is a lot of German spoken due to the presence of Mennonites.
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- Getting your Paraguay Visa (coming soon)
- Photos of Paraguay (coming soon)
- Recommended Travel Itineraries for Paraguay (coming soon)
You’re the first person I’ve heard describe Asunción as “charming.” I’ve considered going to Paraguay a couple times, but it’s always been when I would have only had time to see Asunción, and the general opinion seems to be that it’s dirty and not particularly interesting. I’m looking forward to your guide to the city to see what you liked about it!
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@Emily – I really love Asuncion… it really is a diamond in the rough though. If you just take it for it’s face value you might hate it. If you dive in head first and really explore I think you’ll love it. Old mansions that are crumbling, beautiful palaces and really fun people. I wrote an article about it: http://www.brendansadventures.com/asuncion-you-used-to-be-beautiful/
Thanks Brendan! I just found your site through a twitter re-tweet and I dig it. You’re spot on about if you’re wanting to travel, just DO it. I’ve been a long term viajero in South America before, and a volunteer in Paraguay – and it always frustrated me when people said ‘you’re so lucky. I could never do that.’ Paraguay is so dear to my heart, such a forgotten frontier. I’m glad you enjoyed Asuncion, and while part of what I loved was the lack of other travelers, it deserves some good lovin’. I look forward to following more of your journeys. Saludos!
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Hi Ellen! Thanks for writing in! I love Paraguay, and am glad to meet others with a passion for both travel and South America. Un abrazo, Brendan