Paraguay Sightseeing: Explore the unexpected in South America's hidden gem
From colonial plazas to Jesuit ruins and river towns, a first-timer's route through Paraguay's most rewarding sights, organized by how far you're willing to travel.
Activities
What to actually do in and around Asunción — shopping streets, sightseeing routes and the sites worth building a day around, with self-guided routes and guides to the sites themselves.
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Shopping in Asunción
A local's guide to shopping in Asunción, from the Mercado 4 stalls to Shopping del Sol, with tips on souvenirs, leather goods and haggling.
The Jesuit Missions of Paraguay: Why You Should Add Them to Your Life-Changing Itinerary
The ruined Jesuit mission towns of Trinidad and Jesús near Encarnación are among Paraguay's most striking historical sites — here's how to visit them well.
Top Places to Discover in Paraguay
The top places in Paraguay worth building a trip around, from Asunción and Encarnación's Jesuit ruins to the Chaco, Iguazú and the Ypacaraí lake towns.