Tourism

Ñacunday National Park

Ñacunday

Nature reserve with Salto Ñacunday (43m), compared to a miniature Iguazú, in an uncrowded Upper Paraná Atlantic Forest setting.

Three Borders Landmark (Hito Tres Fronteras)

Presidente Franco

Tricolor obelisk and viewpoint in Presidente Franco, at the confluence of the Paraná and Iguazú rivers, where Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil meet. At night it offers a dancing-waters light show.

Municipal Market No. 4 (Mercado 4)

Pettirossi, Asunción

Asunción's largest traditional market, in the Pettirossi neighborhood: a maze of stalls offering fruit, vegetables, clothing, electronics, crafts and typical Paraguayan food.

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San Bernardino Waterfront

San Bernardino

Waterfront on Lake Ypacaraí with kayaking, paddleboarding, dining and sunsets, 50 km from Asunción.

Encarnación Waterfront

Encarnación

27 km of renovated waterfront with artificial beaches, gastronomy and Paraguay's largest carnival in January-February.

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Loma San Jerónimo Neighborhood

Loma San Jerónimo, Asunción

Asunción's oldest neighborhood, declared Historic Heritage and Tourist Neighborhood in 2013. Famous for its colorful houses, murals and Paraguay River views.

Asunción Waterfront (Costanera)

Asunción

8-km linear park on the Asunción Bay with cycle paths, open-air amphitheater, sports areas, restaurants and views of the Paraguay River.

Itaipú Binacional Tourism Complex

Hernandarias

The world's largest hydroelectric dam by energy output, with tours, museum and nature reserve in Hernandarias, Alto Paraná.

Lambaré Hill (Cerro Lambaré)

Jukyty, Asunción

A 156 m volcanic hill on the banks of the Paraguay River in Asunción, crowned by the Monument to Victorious Peace and a statue of Chief Lambaré. It offers one of the best panoramic views of the capital.

Salto Cristal

Isla Yvate, Borja

A striking 45-meter waterfall in Borja, with a crystal-clear natural pool and adventure activities like rappelling and zip-lining, about 3 hours from Asunción.

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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.

Mbaracayú Forest Nature Reserve

Villa Ygatimí

64,000 ha of protected Atlantic Forest, UNESCO Reserve, with jaguar, harpy eagle and ecotourism lodge in Canindeyú.