Capital
Asuncion
Population
7.1M
Currency
Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Best Time to Visit
May–September
#125
World Tourism Rank
0.03%
of World Land Area
1
UNESCO Sites
3
Neighboring Countries
Nationalities not listed above may require a visa. Always verify with official sources before travel.
⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with official government sources before travel.
Recommended: May–September
Paraguay is one of the most bilingual countries in the world, with most citizens speaking both Spanish and Guarani.
The Itaipu Dam on the Paraguay-Brazil border is one of the largest hydroelectric power plants in the world.
Paraguay's Jesuit missions and genuinely untouched culture make it South America's best-kept secret.
- A traveler on visiting Paraguay
Paraguay is one of South America's least-visited countries, offering an authentic and off-the-beaten-path travel experience. The capital Asuncion features a mix of colonial and modern architecture along the Paraguay River, while the Chaco region provides wild frontier landscapes. The Jesuit missions of La Santisima Trinidad de Parana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reveal a fascinating chapter of colonial history, and the country's unique bilingual Guarani culture sets it apart from its neighbors.
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