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List of Places to See All Over Paraguay 🇵🇾

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1. Asunción – The Capital Vibe 🇵🇾
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🕺 Nightlife: Paseo Carmelitas, Morgan Warehouse, D’lirio
🚶 Streets to wander: Palma Street, Av. Mariscal López
🍸 Bars: JazzCube, Pub Britannia, Brasserie Palo Santo
🏛️ Museums:
• Museo del Barro
• Casa de la Independencia
• Museo del Cabildo
• Gran Hotel del Paraguay
• Museo de la Estación Central
• Mythical Museum Ramón Elías
🛍️ Shopping: Paseo La Galería, Shopping del Sol
🏰 Historic: Palacio de López, National Pantheon, Catedral de Asunción, Edificio Capasa, Iglesia de la Encarnación
🌳 Outdoor: Costanera, Plaza Infante Rivarola, Plaza de los Desaparecidos, Plaza Uruguaya, Mercado 4, Loma San Jerónimo
🐒 Nature: Zoo + Botanical Garden
🏨 Iconic hotels: Hotel Guarani, Hotel Excelsior
🍕 Faves: San Rafael Church (with pizzeria), Bar Asu (French-run pool bar), Casa Clari, Negroni Downtown, Skybar, Laserland
🇫🇷 Thin-crust French pizzerias all over
🏖️ Rakiura Resort
✈️ Fly over the city: Book a private plane from Asunción Int’l Airport

2. San Bernardino & Areguá – Weekends & Art Towns 🌞🎨

San Bernardino 🇵🇾
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🌊 Playa La Rotonda, Costa Serena
🛍️ Weekend craft market
🌄 Mirador Bella Vista
🪂 Kynda Drop Zone skydiving school

Areguá 🎨🍓
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🏖️ Beach & strawberry specialties
🪵 Handmade ceramics (Circuito de la Cerámica)
🗿 Geological wonder: Cerro Ko’î
🏰 Castillo Carlota Palmerola
🍽️ Eat at La Estanciaa, Casa Manolo, Amba Café, Rancho Aregua Grill, Casa de Pizza, Altozano
🛍️ Paseo Blanca Lila, Mercadito Bee, Maria Bonita Garden House
⛪ Iglesia la Candelaria with lake views
🛏️ La Escondida, Casa Casaccia

3. Caacupé, Paraguarí, Piribebuy – Pilgrimage & Peace ✝️⛰️

Caacupé 🙏
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⛪ Major pilgrimage town
• Casa Sagrada Familia
• Caacupé Cathedral
• Iglesia Madre del Buen Consejo

Paraguarí ⛰️
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🎖️ Artillery Museum
🌿 Cerro Hu and eco-adventure trails

Piribebuy 🏞️
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💦 Crystal-clear rivers
• Salto Amambay
• Saltos de Piraretã
🏡 Day rentals for swimming with friends
🌴 Park Pinamar
🏖️ Reposo del Yhaguy beach hotel (35,000 PYG/day)

4. Sapucai to Ayolas – Trains, Castles & Rivers 🚂🏰🎣

Sapucai 🚂
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🛠️ Taller de Trenes – old steam trains and garages

Castillo El Peñón 🏰
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Hidden gem castle in the hills

Laguna Cerro & Yacaré Yrupé 🌊🌺
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🌿 Giant water lilies and peaceful waters

Ayolas 🎣🐟
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🛶 Fishing town with great riverside vibe
🏝️ Isla Paraíso
🌊 Playa Municipal
⚡ Yacyretá Dam – one of the largest hydro plants in Paraguay
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5. Pilar to Paso de Patria – History, Riverlife & Hidden Islands 🏛️🌊

Pilar 🏞️
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🌊 Charming riverside town
🏛️ Cabildo de Pilar Museum
🏖️ Playa del On
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Humaitá 🏰
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⚔️ Fortress ruins from Paraguay’s war history

Paso de Patria 🇵🇾
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🏺 MUSEO PASO DE PATRIA
📍 Stunning viewpoint where the Paraguay & Paraná Rivers meet
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Isla Karumbe & Playa Potrerito 🏝️
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💧 Peaceful escapes in the south

Humedales de Benjamin Aceval 🌾
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🛶 Wetland beauty and birdwatching
🏨 Stay at Hotel Escuela Cerrito
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6. Dry Chaco Adventures – Mennonites, Salt Lagoons & Pink Flamingos 🌵🦩

Loma Plata 🐄
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🚜 Mennonite town with dairy farms and solid infrastructure

Filadelfia 🧭
Hotel Safari: t.co/UOr93qpMxD
Hotel Florida: t.co/RAUqChfQjY
🖼️ Jakob Unger Museum
🌍 Centro del Gran Chaco Americano
🌿 Laberinto Vegetal: t.co/3DHqJ7zD7G

Salt Lagoons & Wildlife 🦩
🛶 Laguna Capitán Camp
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🐦 Campo María Lagoon Viewpoint with flamingos
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🌳 Stay at Chaco Lodge
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Pantanal & Bahía Negra 🌊🐎
Three Giants Nature Reserve: t.co/FLcicoaNUQ
🛩️ Flights or long bus rides from Asunción or Concepción
🐴 Explore via estancia and horse tours
🪶 Puerto Diana Indigenous Community
🏡 Estancia Santa Teresita: [phone]
🏡 Estancia Paraíso: [phone]
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7. Northern Paraguay – Vallemi to Crystal Lagoons 💧🛶

Puerto Valle-Mi & Río Paraguay Trail 🚗
🛣️ Accessible by tarred but rough road
🏖️ Playa Municipal Horqueta
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🌿 Reserva Natural de Tagatiya
🪵 Balneario Tres Mango
🐄 Estancia Ña Blanca
⛰️ Santa Caverna & Kambá Hópo caves
🛶 Isla del Faro
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Concepción 🛥️
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🛍️ Charming riverside city, markets, and historic charm

Ojo de Mar 🌊
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💎 Crystal-clear water in remote forest—difficult access when it rains

Laguna Blanca 🌴
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🏖️ Beautiful beach, cheap hotels
🎶 Quiet weekdays, party vibes on weekends

8. Wild East – Waterfalls, Nature Lodges & Rare Escapes 🌳💦

Ypejhú & Salto Ita Kamby ⛰️
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🌊 Stunning 60m-high waterfall, tucked away in lush jungle

Reserva del Bosque Mbaracayú 🌲
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🏕️ Eco-lodge with student service
🎒 Camp or book charming rooms (reserve early)

Capitán Bado Region 🏞️
• Salto Samacuá
• Salto Guasukuá
• Salto Piraymi
• Salto Itá Kamby
🌿 Wild nature for the curious—hard to access but stunning

Estancia Ka’i Ragüe 🌊
🏕️ Deep inside indigenous territory
Declared a private nature reserve
🧭 Hidden paradise for adventurous travelers

Cerro Guasú National Park
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🚶‍♂️ Hikes and panoramic hilltop views

9. East to South – Lost Waterfalls, Jesuit Ruins & Swiss Cheese 🧀🏞️

Salto del Guairá 🌊
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🕳️ Once the world’s largest waterfall—now submerged by Itaipú Dam
💧Historical monument beneath 80m of water

Reserva Itabó 🌱
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📍18,293 hectares
🎫 Must request permission from Itaipú Dam for access

Hernandarias District 🔌
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🌍 Home to the massive Itaipú Binacional hydroelectric dam

Ciudad del Este 🛒🍽️
🛍️ Shopping: Shopping China, SAX, Monalisa, Cellshop
🎲 Entertainment: Lago de la República, Casino Del Este
🍣 Food: 1811 Resto Bar, Sushi Hokkai, Captain Bar
💃 Nightlife: Lux Club, 500 CLUB CDE
🌊 Nature: Salto Monday waterfalls
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🇧🇷🧭 Just over the border: Iguazu Falls
🎟️ Entry from Argentina or Brazil
🚁 Helicopter, boat rides, or full-day tours available
🧃 Bring snacks—it’s pricey inside!

10. Japanese Colonies, Waterfalls & the Heart of Guaraní Land 🇯🇵🌿

Colonia Yguazu 🇯🇵+🇨🇭
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🧀 Cremo Frossard Cheese Shop: Swiss & French charcuterie
🥖 Baguettes, croissants, country pâtés
🛶 Nature: Lago Yguazú, Asahi Parque, Parque Ito, Refugio del Lago, Circuito Guaraní
🛕 Buddhist Temple: Takuonji with Monk Bruno
👨‍🍳 French cuisine: raclette, fondue, tour of the cheese factory
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Santa Rita 🚘
🚗 Salón de los Clásicos – vintage car museum
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Juan Emilio O’Leary 🏖️
🏝️ Lakeside fun: Nativa Nautic Club, Playa Malibú
🏕️ Campamento aeronaval Torre del Yguazú
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Salto Ñacunday 🌊
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💧Spectacular 25,000 Gs entry
👟 Slippery hike to the base or boat ride under the falls
🛏️ Stay at Hospedaje Paranambu
🏕️ Camp on Playa Paranambu
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11. Central Highlands – Culture, Castles & Waterfall Hikes 🏰⛲

Villarrica 🎭⛪
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🛐 Known for religious festivals like Pentecost
🎨 Museums: Fermin Lopez
⛳ Mini Golf Vista Alegre
Churches: Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, LDS Church

Colonia Independencia 🇩🇪🍷
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🍇 German wine tasting at Vinopar
🥩 Charcuterie from Willy’s
🏰 Castillo Echauri – weekends only
🌄 Salto Suizo, Cerro Akatí, Cerro Tres Kandú (highest in PY)

Ybycuí National Park 🌳🏞️
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🌿 Forest trails and three flowing waterfalls
🏛️ La Rosada museum & old foundry
🏕️ Great for camping – stay at Salto Cristal hospedaje

Salto Cristal 💦
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✨ One of Paraguay’s most beautiful falls
🛵 Rent motorbike or negotiate taxi (200–300k Gs)
🌄 Stay in La Colmena or contact El Jardín del Edén for transfers
📞 [phone]

12. Hidden Japanese Villages, Jesuit Ruins & Wild Nature 🌸⛩️

Pirapó 🇯🇵
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🍜 Home to one of Paraguay’s Japanese colonies
🍣 Dine at Minami Restaurant – authentic Japanese

Hohenau 🇩🇪
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🏘️ German heritage community

Bella Vista 🌿🍵
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🍹 Capital of tereré – free tastings at Selecta
🍺 Bar open all day
🥓 AHUMADOS DON FRIEDEN – best cured meats in Paraguay
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Jesuit Ruins 🏛️
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🎟️ Ticket valid for 3 days
📍 Trinidad de Paraná, Jesús de Tavarangüe, Río Alto Vera Itupua

Sakura Bloom in Paraguay 🌸
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🗓️ Visit in June or July
🌸 Paseo Turístico Natural del Cerezo – a cherry blossom spectacle

13. Encarnación & the South – Beaches, Ruins & Stargazing 🏖️🌌

Encarnación 🌇
🏖️ Beaches: Playa San José, Mboi Ka, Soho Beach
🍽️ Restaurants: Hiroshima, Temania, Kimbab, Novo Rodeio, Lapti Café, Playa Grill
🛍️ Shopping Costanera, Circuito Comercial
🍻 Bars: Galway Pub, The Clover, Bleu Club, Bola 8

Carmen del Paraná 🏝️
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🌊 Playa Tacuary – wide sandy beach, sea-like vibes
🏨 Beachside hotels, perfect for a weekend away

San Cosme y Damián 🌠
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🔭 Jesuit ruins, observatory & telescope
🛶 Boat rides through the Dunas de San Cosme
🏖️ Nice beach, peaceful village atmosphere

14. Final Hidden Gems – Cheese, Waterfalls & Wild Parks 🧀💧🌄

Colonia Yguazú 🇯🇵🇨🇭
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🍞 Swiss-French cheese shop: Cremo Frossard
🥐 Charcuterie, croissants, chocolates
🧘‍♂️ Templo Budista Takuonji – massage & acupuncture
🍽️ Chef Cedric’s French table d’hôte
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Santa Rita 🚗
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🚘 Salón de los Clásicos – classic car museum

Juan Emilio O’Leary 🏖️
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🏝️ Nativa Nautic Club, Playa Malibú, lakeside camping

Salto Ñacunday 🌊
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🎟️ 25,000 PYG entry, hike to the base or take a boat
🏕️ Camp or stay at Hospedaje Paranambu
🏖️ Visit the beautiful Playa Paranambu nearby

15. Mountains, Mini Golf & Paraguay’s Highest Peaks 🏔️⛳

Villarrica 🕍
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🙏 Churches, religious festivals, Museum Fermin Lopez
🎯 Mini Golf Vista Alegre

Colonia Independencia 🇩🇪🍷
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🍇 Vinopar winery & charcuterie tasting at Willy’s
🏰 Castillo Echauri (open weekends)
🥩 Dine at Roga Super restaurant
🏞️ Pozo Hondo, Cascada, Salto Suizo, Salto Don Alberto
⛰️ Cerro Akatí, Cerro Peró
📍Cerro Tres Kandú – tallest in Paraguay at 842m

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Waterfalls & Wilderness – Ybycuí, Salto Cristal & Pirapó 🌳💦

Ybycuí National Park 🌿
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🌲 Forest trails, 3 flowing waterfalls
🏊‍♂️ Swim & camp
🏛️ La Rosada museum, old foundry, trailhead
🛏️ Stay nearby at Hospedaje Salto Cristal

Salto Cristal 💧
🚖 Accessible by car or taxi
🏍️ Rent a motorbike at Hotel El Triunfo (150k PYG/day)
📲 Taxi contact: [phone] (300k round trip)
🌄 Bonus: Cerro Verá Colmena & El Jardín del Edén French creperie
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Pirapó 🇯🇵
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🍣 Japanese colony with great food at Minami restaurant

16. German Villages, Ruins & Sakura Season 🇩🇪🌸

Hohenau 🧀
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Traditional German community

Bella Vista 🌿
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🌿 Capital of Tereré – free tastings of yerba & beer
🍖 Best charcuterie: AHUMADOS “DON FRIEDEN”
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Jesuit Ruins 🧱
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🗿 La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná
🗿 Jesús de Tavarangüe
🎟️ One ticket valid for all 3 ruins over 3 days

Cherry Blossom Viewing 🌸
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Paseo Turístico Natural del Cerezo – bloom in June & July

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Encarnación & the Beaches of the South 🏖️🌇

Encarnación 🇵🇾🇦🇷
🛣️ Border city across from Posadas, Argentina
🏖️ Playa San Jose, Mboi Ka Beach, Soho Beach
🍣 Restaurants: Hiroshima, Temania, Kimbab, Novo Rodeio, Lapti Cafe
🛍️ Shopping Costanera, Circuito Comercial
🍻 Bars: Galway Irish Pub, THE CLOVER PUB, Bleu Bar Club, Bola 8 Retro

Carmen del Paraná 🌊
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💤 Tranquil peninsula village perfect for swimming and relaxing
🌴 Playa Tacuary – massive sandy beach with seaside vibes
🏨 Many beachfront hotels

17. Jesuit Ruins 🧱
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🗿 La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná
🗿 Jesús de Tavarangüe
🎟️ One ticket valid for all 3 ruins over 3 days

Cherry Blossom Viewing 🌸
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Paseo Turístico Natural del Cerezo – bloom in June & July

Encarnación & the Beaches of the South 🏖️🌇

Encarnación 🇵🇾🇦🇷
🛣️ Border city across from Posadas, Argentina
🏖️ Playa San Jose, Mboi Ka Beach, Soho Beach
🍣 Restaurants: Hiroshima, Temania, Kimbab, Novo Rodeio, Lapti Cafe
🛍️ Shopping Costanera, Circuito Comercial
🍻 Bars: Galway Irish Pub, THE CLOVER PUB, Bleu Bar Club, Bola 8 Retro

Carmen del Paraná 🌊
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💤 Tranquil peninsula village perfect for swimming and relaxing
🌴 Playa Tacuary – massive sandy beach with seaside vibes
🏨 Many beachfront hotels

18. Stars, Sand & Jesuit Mystique 🌌🏝️

Cosme y San Damián 🔭
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🪐 Jesuit ruins with observatory, planetarium & telescope
🌠 Best at dusk to stargaze with a local guide
🛶 Boat tour of the San Cosme y Damián dunes
🏖️ Enjoy its peaceful beach
🌳 Explore Reserva Natural Aguapey nearby

Final Stops: Independence, Mountains & Hidden Falls 🏰🌄

Colonia Independencia 🇩🇪
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🍷 Bodega Vinopar wine tasting
🥩 Willy’s German-style charcuterie
🏰 Castillo Echauri (open weekends)
🥾 Pozo Hondo, Salto Suizo, Salto Don Alberto, San Gervacio
⛰️ Cerro Akatí, Cerro Peró, and Paraguay’s highest point: Cerro Tres Kandú (842m)

From mountain peaks to quiet waterfalls, Paraguay’s south ends this journey with fresh air and freedom.

19. Bonus Gem: Ybycuí National Park & Salto Cristal 🌳💧

Ybycuí National Park 🌿
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🌲 Trails deep in the forest
💦 Three flowing waterfalls – perfect for a swim
🏕️ Camp or stay nearby at Hospedaje Salto Cristal
🏛️ Museum La Rosada with old foundry and waterwheel

Salto Cristal 🪷
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✨ Arguably Paraguay’s most mystical waterfall
🚖 Taxi 200–300k Gs round trip or rent a motorbike from La Colmena
🛖 Contact locals like El Jardín del Edén for transport and meals

Waterfalls, wilderness, and wonder – all in one place.

20. Last Hidden Corners of Paraguay 🇯🇵🇩🇪

Pirapó 🇯🇵
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🍜 One of Paraguay’s Japanese colonies
🍣 Dine at Minami, a top Japanese restaurant

Hohenau 🇩🇪
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🌾 German roots and quiet rural charm

Bella Vista 🌿
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🏆 Capital of tereré Selecta – free tastings
🍺 Sample beers at the bar
🥓 Visit AHUMADOS “Don Frieden” – top charcuterie in the country

Still thirsty for more? Paraguay always has one more secret waiting.

21. Sacred Ruins & Blossoming Sakura 🇵🇾🌸

Jesuit Ruins (Trinidad & Jesús de Tavarangüe) ⛪
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📜 Santísima Trinidad de Paraná
🧭 Jesús de Tavarangüe
🎫 One ticket, valid for all three sites over 3 days

Cherry Blossom Route (Cerezo en Flor) 🌸
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🗓️ Best viewed in June & July
🌸 A rare Sakura bloom in South America

Encarnación 🇵🇾
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🏖️ Beaches: Playa San José, Mboi Ka Beach, Soho Beach
🍽️ Eats: Hiroshima, Temania, Kimbab, Novo Rodeio, Lapti Café
🛍️ Shopping: Costanera & Commercial Circuit
🍺 Bars: Galway Pub, The Clover, Bleu Club, El Cobertizo, Bola 8

Carmen del Paraná 🏝️
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🌅 A peaceful peninsula village
🏖️ Playa Tacuary – huge sandy beach, calm waters
🏨 Plenty of beachfront hotels

Cosme y Damián & Aguapey 🌌⛵

Cosme y Damián 🧭
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🔭 Jesuit ruins with observatory & telescope
✨ Visit at dusk to stargaze with a local guide
🏖️ Boat tour of the Dunas de San Cosme y Damián
🌳 Aguapey Natural Reserve – peaceful, green, serene

Pirapó, Hohenau & Bella Vista 🌿🧀🍵

Pirapó 🇯🇵
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🍣 Authentic Japanese colony
🍱 Must-try: Restaurante Minami for real Japanese food

Hohenau 🇩🇪
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🏡 German community with rich traditions
🥓 Stop at Don Frieden for the best charcuterie in Paraguay
🍺 Craft beers, sausages, and laid-back vibes

Bella Vista 🍵
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🏛️ Capital of tereré (cold mate)
🧉 Free tastings of Selecta mate and tereré
⏰ Tours in the morning, bar open all day
🌸 Sakura blossom route in June & July – stunning!

23. Colonia Yguazú 🇯🇵🇨🇭
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🏯 Japanese roots, Swiss charm
🧀 Cremo Frossard Cheese Shop
🥐 French pastries, pâtés, baguettes
🍱 Minami Restaurant – excellent Japanese cuisine

Nature & Culture 🌳
🏖️ Yguazú Lake Islands & Beaches
🛶 Asahi Parque, Parque Ito Ecoturismo, Refugio del Lago
🧘‍♂️ Templo Budista Takuonji with Monk Bruno (acupuncture & massage)
🥘 El Jardin del Eden: French dining, cheese specialties & crepe cafe
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Santa Rita 🚘
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🚗 Visit the Salón de los Clásicos – vintage car museum
🎟️ Entry: 30,000 PYG (call ahead: [phone])
🏙️ Small town with big pride in its automotive past

Juan Emilio O’Leary 🏝️
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🌊 Known for its peaceful lakeside escapes
🏖️ Nativa Nautic Club, La Casita del Lago, Playa Malibú
🚤 Campamento Aeronaval TORRE DEL YGUAZU

24. Salto Ñacunday 🇵🇾
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💧 One of Paraguay’s most impressive waterfalls
🎟️ Entry: 25,000 PYG (+car fee)
🥾 Hike down a scenic but slippery trail – sturdy shoes a must
🚣 Option to cross under the falls by boat (extra cost)
🏕️ Camp near Playa Paranambu or sleep at Hospedaje Paranambu
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Villarrica & Colonia Independencia ⛪🍷

Villarrica 🇵🇾
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⛪ Known for churches & religious festivals like Pentecost
🎨 Museums: Museo Fermin López & more
🏞️ Parque Del Guairá
⛳ Mini Golf Vista Alegre – quirky & fun

Colonia Independencia 🇩🇪
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🍷 Wine & German roots
🥩 Vinopar bodega for tastings across from Willy’s charcuterie cellar
🏰 Castillo Echauri – open weekends
🌄 Nature lovers: Pozo Hondo, Salto Suizo, Cerro Akatí, Cerro Tres Kandú (Paraguay’s highest peak)

25. Ybycuí National Park & Salto Cristal 🌳💦

Ybycuí National Park 🌲
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🌿 Forest trails, 3 flowing waterfalls, crystal-clear swim spots
🏕️ Camping-friendly & serene
🏛️ La Rosada Museum – an old foundry and the park’s gateway

Salto Cristal 🌊
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🏞️ Paraguay’s most mystical waterfall
🚕 Access by car/taxi from La Colmena (negotiate fares ~200,000–300,000 PYG round trip)
🏍️ Motorbike rentals available from Hotel El Triunfo
🍃 Also check out Cerro Verá nearby
🌸 Bonus: Visit El Jardín del Edén for a crepe or French-style lunch

26. Pirapó, Hohenau & Bella Vista 🇯🇵🇩🇪🌿

Pirapó 🗺️ t.co/EL4fuxNQGq
🍱 One of Paraguay’s three Japanese colonies
🍣 Dine at Minami – top-tier Japanese food in the middle of the countryside

Hohenau 🗺️ t.co/beDmQpEHqu
🇩🇪 Strong German heritage
🍖 Classic architecture, well-kept plazas, and hearty food traditions

Bella Vista 🗺️ t.co/4dPf8dnOLh
🥤 Capital of tereré – home of Selecta
🧃 Free tastings of mate & tereré in the factory
🥓 AHUMADOS “DON FRIEDEN” – hands down Paraguay’s best charcuterie
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27. Jesuit Ruins & Sakura Bloom Route ⛪🌸

Jesuit Ruins 🇵🇾
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📜 La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná
⛪ Jesús de Tavarangüe
🌅 Río Alto Vera Itapúa
🎟️ One ticket gives access to all three for 3 days
🕰️ Step into a hauntingly beautiful slice of colonial history

Paseo Turístico Natural del Cerezo 🌸
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🌸 Cherry blossom (sakura) route in full bloom – typically June & July
📷 A dreamy setting for photos, walks, and serene vibes

The Full Circle: Hidden Paraguay Wrap-Up 🧭🇵🇾

From the wild rivers of Bahía Negra to the cherry blossoms near Encarnación…
From Mennonite salt lagoons to Jesuit ruins, plane rides over Asunción to beach towns on Lake Yguazú…

Paraguay isn’t just a stopover.
It’s the road less traveled, the view few have seen, and the feeling many spend their lives searching for.

Save this thread. Share it with your travel crew.
And when you’re ready, go live the map. 🌎🧳🇵🇾

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