Tourism

Cerro Corá National Park

Cerro Corá

National park with the site of the last War of the Triple Alliance battle (1870), monuments to Marshal López and rich biodiversity in Amambay.

Salto Suizo Ecological Park

Colonia Independencia

Paraguay's highest waterfall (65m), with zip-lining, rappelling, hiking and Swiss cabins in the Ybytyruzú mountain range.

Ybycuí National Park

Ybycuí

Paraguay's most visited national park: 13 waterfalls, subtropical forest and the historic La Rosada ruins, 150 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.

Monday Waterfalls

Presidente Franco

Paraguay's most visited waterfalls (40m high, 120m wide) with panoramic elevator, zip-line and natural pools.

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Health Park (IPS)

Santo Domingo, Asunción

19-hectare IPS park in Santo Domingo neighborhood, with free medical services, outdoor gym, book park and Pilates classes.

Asunción Botanical Garden and Zoo

Asunción

Asunción's largest park: 275 hectares of natural forest with zoo, botanical garden and the historic López family residences.

Itauguá — National Capital of Ñandutí

Itauguá

A historic city in Paraguay's Central Department, declared National Capital of Ñandutí. Known for its handmade lace, the Virgen del Rosario Church and the San Rafael museum of sacred art.

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Encarnación Carnival

Encarnación

Paraguay's biggest carnival, held January-February at the Sambódromo on Encarnación's waterfront facing the Paraná River.

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Villarrica — Cultural City of Guairá

Villarrica

16th-century colonial city with architectural heritage, railway museum and gateway to Salto Suizo and the Ybytyruzú mountain range.

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Filigree Circuit — Luque

Luque

Paraguay's gold and silver filigree jewelry capital and home of folkloric instruments, 15 km from Asunción.