Paraguay - South American Adventure
Paraguay - South American Adventure
Paraguay is a landlocked country in South America bordering Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil. The country is very wealthy in natural resources despite its small size, but unfortunately it has endured decades of political instability, leading it to be one of the poorest and least developed countries in South America.
The historic centre of Asunción is small enough to be explored by foot. However, some of the attractions, such as the Jardín Botánico (Botanical Garden) are a bit outside. In addition to the city's historical core - which is essentially between the streets Colón and Antequera - the Carmelitas area has become a hub for retail and entertainment, containing several large shopping centres and North American-style bars and restaurants. East-west street names change at Independencia Nacional, and North-South ones at Avenida Mariscal López. Ciudad del Este is on the triple border with Brazil and Argentina. It is linked to the city of Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, by an international bridge over the Paraná river. It is mainly a shopping destination for Brazilians and Argentinians.
Encarnación is a short jaunt on a local bus across the river from Posadas, Argentina. A shopping destination for many Argentines (availing of the lower taxes and prices), Encarnación is a pleasant, modern and relaxed city. The Jesuit Missions of La Santisima Trinidad de Parana and Jesus de Tavarangue near Encarnación are on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Filadelfia (also called Colonia Fernheim) is a Mennonite colony in the Chaco region of Paraguay. It is different from most of Paraguay; this is due to the remote location and harsh environment. Aregua is a laid back town with a nice church and lake. Home to many artists and writers, which have set up nice galleries and museums. Outdoor street market selling colorful ceramics. You can visit the Museo del Mueble, Centro Cultural del Lago and El Cantaro Galería de Arte.
Encarnación is on the way, stop at ruins and churches along the Jesuit trail. Santa maria de fe is a small town where you can see women embroidering in a sisterhood community. Pilar is a riverside city where the countries biggest cotton manufacturing industry is located. Very relaxed atmosphere. San Bernardino is Paraguay´s liveliest balneario, a summer destination for the young and beautiful. Originally settled by German immigrants, you can still see some houses remaining from that period. The Lago Ypacarai used to be known as the blue lake, is no longer blue, but filled with people doing water sports during December-February.
Paraguayan food is one of the most diverse in south American region. Paraguayans commonly enjoy typical food several times a week all year round. You'll find much of the standard South American cuisine here with some Brazilian influence as well.
Crucero del Paraguay: luxury wooden boat sailing from Asuncion ports to the Pantanal and Chaco area. Walk through the historic Asuncion city center- many former grand buildings are suffering from great decay, but if you look past graffiti walls, you can imagine Asuncion's past splendor. At nights, you can take a cab ride and enjoy it fully illuminated. There are many bars, restaurants in this area. Spend the day or enjoy a picnic at Ñu Guazu- Asuncion's biggest park. Full of ponds, and people playing sports. Visit the Jardin Botanico- very peaceful place, filled with trees and nice paths. Find a nice shady spot and enjoy a picnic lunch. Inside the park you can visit Madame Lynch's house, very beautiful example of Paraguayan Colonial architecture.
Good accommodation will certainly not be hard to find in major towns, and will seem reasonably cheap if the parameter is the dollar or the euro. The exception, however, is Ciudad del Este. In Ciuded del Este the cheapest accommodation is near the bus station with doubles for less than 10 euro, in an area that is also pleasant in the evening. Cheap accommodation is easy to find, but if you're after something of higher quality and have the money to back it up, then you'll have a better chance in the Argentinian Puerto Iguazu or the Brazilian Foz do Iguaçu.
A lot to see in Paraguay
Itaipu Dam
Triple Frontier
La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná
National Pantheon of the Heroes
Monday's Falls
Palacio de López
Yacyretá Dam
Ypacaraí Lake
Guaíra Falls
Ybycuí National Park
Ruins of Jesús de Tavarangue
Botanical Garden and Zoo of Asunción
Laguna Blanca
Casa de la Independencia Museum
Cerro Tres Kandú
Eco Reserva Mbatoví
Plaza Pública URUGUAYA
Cordillera del Ybytyruzú
Avenida Costanera
Salto Cristal
Cerro Cora National Park
Museo del Barro
Loma San Jerónimo
Playa San José
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé
Tatí Yupí Refuge
The Bosque Mbaracayú Biosphere Reserve
Cerro Kõi
Avenida Mariscal Francisco Solano López
Cerro Lambaré
Asunción Cathedral
Manzana de la Rivera
Ñu Guasú Park
Villa Morra
Lake Ypoa
Cerro 3 Kandú
Museo Planet 3D
Las Lomas
Ecological Tree Museum complex
Salto Suizo
Defensores del Chaco National Park
Ñu Guazú
Bahía de Asunción
Mirador del Cerro Akati
Paraguay is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Paraguay. Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Paraguay
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