Tours and day trips in Paraguay: trip guides

Yerba Mate Tour: Visiting Paraguay's Mate Country

Plan your own yerba mate tour to the plantations and drying houses of southern Paraguay: where to go, when, how to get there and how to arrange a visit.

Shopping in Asunción: Where and How to Shop

A shopping Asunción guide to malls, electronics, leather and markets, with tips on checking authenticity, warranties, payment and customs.

San Bernardino Trip: A Self-Guided Day Trip from Asunción

Plan your own San Bernardino trip from Asunción: getting there, German colonial history, bollos, lookouts, the lake and the best time to visit.

Salto Cristal Tour: How to Visit the Waterfall on Your Own

Plan your own Salto Cristal tour: how to reach the waterfall in Paraguarí, what the road and the stairs are like, what to bring, and how to stay safe.

Restaurants in Asunción: How to Eat Out Well

A restaurants Asunción guide to parrillas, garden dining and fusion kitchens, with tips on reserving, ordering, dietary needs and tipping.

Paraguay Tour: A Suggested Independent Itinerary

Plan your own Paraguay tour with a suggested independent itinerary, ideas for heritage, nature and photography trips, and tips on transport and local guides.

Paraguay Souvenirs: A Buyer's Guide to Authentic Crafts

A buyer's guide to Paraguay souvenirs: Ñandutí lace, filigree jewellery, leather and ceramics, where they are made and how to tell handmade from copies.

Paraguay Real Estate Tour: A Self-Guided Neighbourhood Scouting Guide

A self-guided Paraguay real estate tour for people considering buying or renting: neighbourhoods to explore, what to check on the ground and where to get official advice.

Paraguay Culture Tour: A Self-Guided Golden Circuit

Plan your own Paraguay culture tour through Itauguá lace, the Caacupé Basilica and Areguá pottery, with transport, timing and etiquette tips.

Jesuit Ruins Tour: How to Visit Trinidad and Jesús on Your Own

How to plan your own Jesuit ruins tour of Trinidad and Jesús de Tavarangue, the UNESCO sites in Paraguay's Itapúa region, by bus, car or local driver.

Itaipu Dam Tour: How to Visit the Dam on Your Own

How to plan an Itaipu Dam tour on your own: getting from Asunción to Hernandarias, the visitor programmes, what to bring and how to combine it with Ciudad del Este.

Iguazu Falls from Asuncion: A Self-Guided Trip Guide

How to plan Iguazu Falls from Asunción on your own: routes via Ciudad del Este, the Brazilian and Argentine sides, border documents and how long to allow.

Paraguayan Food Tour: A Self-Guided Eating Route

A food Paraguay tour you can do yourself: what to eat from breakfast chipa to a late-night lomito, where to find it and how to eat safely.

Fishing Charters in Paraguay: How to Plan and Hire a Trip

How fishing charters in Paraguay work, what you can catch on the Paraná, and how to evaluate and hire a boat, guide or lodge directly.

Day Trips from Asunción: Self-Guided Options Near the City

Plan day trips Asunción visitors can do on their own: the Golden Circuit, the Franciscan route to Yaguarón and eco-adventure options, with transport tips.

Bird Watching in Paraguay: Where and How to Go

A practical guide to bird watching in Paraguay: the best habitats, when to go, what to bring, and how to find and hire a local bird guide on your own.

Bars in Asunción: A Self-Guided Night Out

How to plan your own bars Asunción tour night out, from skyline rooftops and hidden cocktail bars to a tasting of Paraguayan caña, with safety tips.

Asunción City Tour: A Self-Guided Walking Route

A self-guided Asunción city tour through the historic centre, the bay and Loma San Jerónimo, with tips on timing, safety and hiring a guide.