Vacations in Paraguay |
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Paraguay or Corazon de America (“Heart of America”) is so named because of its location in South America. The country got its name from the Paraguay River which runs through the country. The capital city Asuncion is one of the oldest cities in South America and hence it is also nicknamed “Mother of Cities”. The city has lots to offer to prospective travelers its history, culture, architecture, museums, historical buildings, restaurant, shopping opportunities and more. If interested in many historical destinations in Paraguay one can take the Central Circuit route which is very popular amongst travelers. Another top attraction in Paraguay is the spectacular Iguazu Falls located in Chaco, also nearby is the Monday Falls. |
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Also once here one can also visit the Italpu Dam, the largest hydroelectric complex in the world. The place also provides ample opportunities to indulge in many adventure activities like fishing, camping, walking, enjoy water sports and more. The spot is also popular to do bird watching or to explore the wildlife. One can also visit Encarnacion which has many colonial structures and a waterfront area or the Itaipu Zoo to see various animal species of the land.
The Museum of the Guarani Land is another impressive location to visit once in Paraguay. One can learn more about people who lived in the Iguassu Falls region by visiting the museum. The Jesuit missions during the 16th century began conversion of Guarini culture into Christianity and Trinidad del Parana and Jesus de Taravangue, the biggest Jesuit mission’s remains have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. One more thing to do in Paraguay is to catch up to some Paraguayan music; Paraguan music is unique with ample usage of classical guitar. To enjoy shopping one can head to the city’s business center Ciudad del Este. The town is a charming huge flea market full of outdoor and indoor shops where one can buy almost anything. One should also not miss San Lorenzo, which is a site of a university founded in 1775. If one wants to enjoy luxury then The Casino Yacht and Golf Club in Asuncion are perfect places to stay for these people. Paraguay is a location with genuine passion for hospitality; it is also a destination with strong cultural heritage with no dearth of activities to indulge in.
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