Honest guide
Is Paraguay worth visiting? An honest answer
Paraguay is worth it if you like history, food and people more than famous postcards. Who will love it, who won't, and how many days to plan.
Travel guides
Travel guides
Honest answers to what everyone asks before coming: is it worth it, is it safe, how much it costs, when to go and how to add Paraguay to your South America trip.
Safety
Is Paraguay safe to visit? What you need to know
Paraguay is safe with normal Latin American city precautions. Real risks, Ciudad del Este, taxis and apps, solo women and emergency numbers.
Triple frontier
Can you see Iguazu Falls from Paraguay?
Iguazu Falls are seen from Argentina and Brazil, not Paraguay. What Ciudad del Este adds: Itaipú, Monday Falls, the triple frontier and the border bridge.
Asunción
Things to do in Asunción, Paraguay: a 1 to 3 day guide
Things to do in Asunción, Paraguay in 1, 2 or 3 days: historic center, Mercado 4, Museo del Barro, local food and day trips to Areguá and San Bernardino.
Itineraries
Paraguay itinerary: 3, 7 and 10 day plans
Paraguay itinerary day by day: 3, 7 and 10 day plans covering Asunción, Jesuit missions, Encarnación, Itaipú and the Chaco. How many days you really need.
Budget
Is Paraguay the cheapest country in South America?
Paraguay is one of the cheapest countries in the region. Real prices for food, transport and lodging, plus what is not cheap.
When to go
What is the best time to visit Paraguay?
The best time to visit Paraguay is April to June and August to October. Weather by month, festivals, blooming lapachos and when to avoid the heat.
Off the radar
Why Paraguay is South America's least visited country (and why to go)
Few tourists reach Paraguay. Why that is, what it means for you (no crowds, more authentic) and what to see before it changes.
UNESCO heritage
Which Jesuit missions can you visit in Paraguay?
Trinidad and Jesús de Tavarangüé, World Heritage since 1993: how to visit from Encarnación, the 72-hour ticket, night shows and other missions nearby.
Itaipú Dam
How do you visit the Itaipú Dam from Paraguay?
Itaipú Dam is visited free from Hernandarias with advance booking and ID or passport. Departure times, what you see and how to combine it with Tekotopa.
Regional route
How do you add Paraguay to a South America itinerary?
Paraguay fits easily into a South America trip: crossings at Ciudad del Este, Encarnación and Clorinda, and the Transchaco to Bolivia. 3 to 14 day routes.
Wildlife
Paraguay wildlife: jaguar, the Chaco and the Paraguayan Pantanal
Paraguay wildlife: which animals you can really see, where the jaguar lives, birding, the Chaco and the Paraguayan Pantanal, with seasons and access tips.
Culture
What is tereré, Paraguay's national drink
What is tereré (terere)? Iced yerba mate, a UNESCO heritage practice since 2020. How to drink it, etiquette, herbs, chipa and where to try it.
Shopping
Is shopping in Ciudad del Este worth it?
How to shop in Ciudad del Este without surprises: comparing prices, invoices, warranties, changing money, the bridge and what to do beyond the stores.
The Chaco
Mennonites in Paraguay: the Chaco colonies
Mennonites in Paraguay: the story of Filadelfia, Loma Plata and Neuland, what to see, how to get there on the Transchaco and how to visit respectfully.