Museums & Attractions
Discover Paraguay's top museums and attractions: art, history and culture in Asunción and across the country's interior.
Guaraní Jesuit Mission of San Cosme and Damián
San Cosme y Damián
The only Jesuit mission with its college still standing, with an astronomy center, part of Itapúa's three-mission circuit.
Jesuit Mission of San Ignacio Guazú
San Ignacio
Paraguay's first Jesuit mission (1609), with a diocesan Baroque art museum and Holy Week living tableaux.
Jesuit Art Museum of Santa María de Fe
Santa María de Fe
Jesuit museum in a 1672 building with 57 baroque images and the only complete nativity of all 30 Guaraní missions.
Monday Waterfalls
Presidente Franco
Paraguay's most visited waterfalls (40m high, 120m wide) with panoramic elevator, zip-line and natural pools.
Itaipú Binacional Tourism Complex
Hernandarias
The world's largest hydroelectric dam by energy output, with tours, museum and nature reserve in Hernandarias, Alto Paraná.
Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles of Caacupé
Barrio Alegre, Caacupé
Paraguay's most important sanctuary, with a massive pilgrimage every December 8th, 54 km from Asunción.
Lake Ypacaraí — San Bernardino
San Bernardino
Paraguay's most iconic lake and resort town, with former German colony charm, kayaking, sunsets and art galleries.
Encarnación Waterfront
Encarnación
27 km of renovated waterfront with artificial beaches, gastronomy and Paraguay's largest carnival in January-February.
Ybycuí National Park
Ybycuí
Paraguay's most visited national park: 13 waterfalls, subtropical forest and the historic La Rosada ruins, 150 km from Asunción.
San Bernardino Waterfront
San Bernardino
Waterfront on Lake Ypacaraí with kayaking, paddleboarding, dining and sunsets, 50 km from Asunción.
Yacyretá Island — EBY Nature Reserve
Encarnación
Nature reserve on the Paraná River with 250+ bird species, capybaras, caimans and trails on Yacyretá Island, near Encarnación.