Paraguay Flag
Why visit Paraguay?
Best known for birdwatching, camping, culture, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, mission ruins, national parks, nature, riverboat rides, shopping, waterfalls, and wildlife.
At a Glance
- Souvenirs to Buy: Cotton hammocks, embroidery, harps, lace, leather goods, linen, pottery, and wood products.
- Local Cuisine to Try: Chipa (bread). Chipa Guasú (cake). Kosereva (molass (molasses). Mazamorra (corn mush). Paraguay Cheese. Pira Caldo (fish soup). Sopa Paraguaya (cornbread). Soyo (meat soup). Vori Vori (soup).
- Local Drink to Try: Cocido (tea). Pilsen (beer).
Fun Facts
- Has no major mountains.
- Lost nearly 33% of its territory to Argentina and Brazil.
- Known as one of the cleanest hydropower electricity.
- Military forces consist of the Air Force, Army, and Navy.
- Second largest producer of stevia in the world.
- Basketball and football are popular sports.
Special Holidays/Occasions
- Annual Events: (February) Carnival, Dia de San Blas, (March) Holy Week Festival, (May) Verbana de San Juan, (July) Nanduti Festival, Trans Chaco Rally, World Friendship Crusade, (September) Festival of Alfalfa, Oktober Fest, Ypacaraí, and (November) Festival del Poyvi.
- Holidays: New Year's Day, National Heroes Day, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Labour Day, Independence Day, Chaco Armistice Day, Founding of Asunción, Boqueron Battle Victory Day, Virgin of Caacupe, and Christmas Day.
Good to Know
- Considered a developing country.
- Airport Departure Tax applies.
- Many businesses are closed on Sundays.
- Use sunscreen as the sun is strong.
- Home to noteworthy lakeside beaches.
- Generally has 2 seasons dry or wet.
- Divided into 2 regions "Occidental Region" (aka: Chaco) or "Oriental Region".
- Avoid public demonstrations.
- Tourism is unevenly regulated, and safety inspections do not commonly occur.
- Traffic regulations are known to be ignored amongst Drivers.
- Guaraní and Spanish are both their official languages.
This international destination requires:
- A valid passport and one blank page for entry stamp.
- Yellow Fever Vaccination required from select countries.
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- Best Time to Visit: March - May & September - October
- Coldest Months: May - August
- Hottest Months: November - February
- Peak Season: September - December & April - May
Your Must-See & Do
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Jesuit Missions of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná and Jesús de Tavarangue
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