Best Places to Visit in Paraguay
Best Places to Visit in Paraguay
Paraguay is ideal for those keen to get off the gringo trail for a truly authentic South American experience. This is a vast, beautiful country with a long and rich history. It sometimes is called the “Heart of South America” due to its location on the continent but, it is usually passed over by travelers for their bigger, more well known neighbours. Paraguay gives people the rare opportunity to visit one of the more underrated countries in South America without the abundance of tourists.For a land locked country, Paraguay has numerous coastline views, from the costanera in Encarnacion, all the way up north on to the Paraguay River which leads to the Pantanal, where you have the chance to see jaguars, crocodiles and dozens of different bird species.To help you along, check out our guide to Paraguay’s must-visit attractions.
1.Saltos del Monday
2.The Chaco
3.San Rafael National Park
4.Trinidad and Jesus
5.Bahía Negra & The Pantanal Paraguayo
6.Ybycui National Park
7.Itaipú Dam
8.Cerro Cora National Park
9.Areguá
10.Encarnacion
Paraguay - Asuncion to Yaguaron with bus - South America Part 23 - Travel Video HD
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Yaguarón is a town and district of Paraguay located northwest of the department of Paraguarí . Located 48 km from Asuncion . According to the 2002 census of DGEEC had 25,984 inhabitants. This town is known for the artistic and cultural value of their temple-style Franciscan , dating from the colonial period.
In 1600 , the Franciscans led by Fray Alonso de Buenaventura built the imposing church which still stands and is one of the most beautiful examples of Franciscan buildings in Paraguay.
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Location : Carapeguá (Spanish pronunciation: [kaɾapeˈɣwa], Guaraní: Karapegua)
Located 84 km from Asunción.
Carapeguá is the most populated district of the Paraguarí Department. It has a total population of 32,939 inhabitants, being 16,903 males and 16,036 females.
In this district could be visited the House of the Culture and the Historical Artisan Museum of the Oñondivepá Cultural Center, that shows diverse samples of the history, art and culture of the region. The cathedral and the bishopric see also deserve a visit.
There are many commerce where could be acquired the products made of poyvi, like sheets, hammocks, blankets and ponchos.
By the Caapucumí company you can get to Mosito Isle navigating in cachiveos (canoes made of timbó trunks) to visit the paradisiac isle of 35 hectares in the middle of the Ypoá estuary.
Minute 2:45 : Tereré or Tererê (of Guaraní origin) is an infusion of yerba mate (botanical name Ilex paraguariensis), similar to mate but prepared with cold water and ice rather than with hot, and in a slightly larger vessel.
Tereré is a typical, popular drink from Paraguay where it is common to see students, friends, co-workers or families drinking tereré together during the summer, a time when temperatures reach 40 to 45 °C (104 to 113 °F). Some people put medicinal herbs or yuyos into the water to treat ailments such as headaches, stomach aches and high blood pressure.
Production of customized vacuum flasks termos for the water and guampas is common. These termos usually consist on a leather-covered 2-Liter thermos commonly filled with iced water and yuyos (medicinal herbs). The thermos has a leather cup-shaped space on the side for the leather-covered guampa. The guampas and leather-covered vacuum flasks are often personalized with names or logos. It's common to see people on the streets carrying these thermos by a leather strap for convenience.
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Beautiful Guaira, Paraguay
Scenes from the Paraguayan state of Guiara. Many foreigners, mainly Germans, live in the areas of Independencia and Villa Rica in this state
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Salto Cristal, Paraguay - APR 2018
Visiting Salto Cristal, located in Ybycuí in the Department of Paraguarí, Paraguay. You can access this place in almost any vehicle as long as it's dry. If it rains you will need a 4x4 with mud tires and good clearance. Beautiful waterfall and creek. Shame that the people do not take care of it as it had quite a bit of trash in different locations.
Discovering Paraguay: The Heart of South America
Brief information:
Paraguay is a landlocked country in South America, bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the country from north to south. Due to its central location in South America, it is sometimes referred to as Corazón de América (Heart of America).
Paraguay is a representative democratic republic, with a multi-party system and separation of powers in three branches. Executive power is exercised solely by the President, who is head of state and head of government. Legislative power is vested in the two chambers of the National Congress. The judiciary is vested on tribunals and Courts of Civil Law and a nine-member Supreme Court of Justice, all of them independent of the executive and the legislature.
Paraguay consists of seventeen departments and one capital district (distrito capital).
It is also divided into 2 regions: The Occidental Region or Chaco (Boquerón, Alto Paraguay and Presidente Hayes), and the Oriental Region (the other departments and the capital district).
The overall climate ranges from subtropical to temperate. Like most lands in the region, Paraguay has only wet and dry periods. Winds play a major role in influencing Paraguay's weather: between October and March, warm winds blow from the Amazon Basin in the North, while the period between May and August brings cold winds from the Andes.
Paraguay's indigenous language and culture, Guaraní, remains highly influential. In each census, residents predominantly identify as mestizo, reflecting years of intermarriage among the different ethnic groups. Guaraní is recognized as an official language alongside Spanish. Both languages are widely spoken in the country, with around 92% of the general population speaking Spanish and 98% speaking Guaraní.
Scenes from Amambay, Paraguay
Scenes from the Paraguayan state of Amambay, which lies in the east of Paraguay on the border with Brazil.
This video was produced by SENATUR, the Paraguayan Tourism Ministry, with the intent of showing this beautiful country to the world. Visit their website at senatur.com.py My website is escapetoparaguay.jimdo.com
Driving the Ruta 40 - The Quebrada de Humahuaca // Argentina
One of the best section of the Ruta 40 in the North of Argentina. The Quebrada de Humahuaca follows the line of a major cultural route, the Camino Inca, along the spectacular valley of the Rio Grande
Part of a fantastic road trip in South America, from Buenos Aires to Bogota via the Galapagos and Venezuela by Michel Piccaya, travel photographer. Explore the Pan-American Highway and explore 8 countries, over 50 famous travel destinations. One man and a camera on the road.
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