Why Paraguay? Isolated for 35 years in the 20th century under a right-wing dictatorship, one of South America's least-known lands is a safe, low-key, developing democracy wedged between Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil. Its strong suits are eco and community tourism, along with unusual cultural peculiarities (most locals speak the pre-Colombian language Guaraní as well as Spanish).

For more info, check out VisitParaguay.travel.

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  • David Paul Appell June 4, 2025 at 12:15pm
    Another good look at Asunción, from the New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/03/07/travel/things-to-do-...
    36 Hours in Asunción, Paraguay (Published 2024)
    For the adventurous traveler, the Paraguayan capital’s off-the-radar quality is its strongest asset.
  • Jorge Carlos Tejada Sobrino December 5, 2024 at 12:19pm
    Lonely Planet recently came out with a good overview of Paraguay for newbies: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/guide-to-paraguay
    Paraguay: a first-time guide
    Even ambitious travelers often overlook Paraguay. They shouldn’t.
  • Joseba Basabe September 1, 2023 at 11:03am
    Forbes shows Asunción some love in this nice little piece: https://www.forbes.com/sites/beckbamberger/2023/05/06/paraguays-asu...
    Paraguay’s Asuncion Is Quietly Enticing Tourists
    "Where?" That’s the first question Americans ask when I say I’ve been to Paraguay.
  • Jordan Simon August 14, 2023 at 5:07pm
    I have a soft spot for under-the-radar, undervisited destinations, and Paraguay sure qualifies. And it turns out there´s more here than you´d expect: https://www.tripsavvy.com/the-best-destinations-to-visit-in-paragua...
  • José Balido November 15, 2022 at 7:02pm
    As reported by MercoPress, a news outlet based in Montevideo, Paraguay is apparently trying to make tourism a "pillar" of its economy. Right now from what I understand they get well under 100,000 visitors a year, with most coming from nearby Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. I've heard there's some nice nature and rural tourism opportunities, but not a lot in the way of historic sites and culture. Can they make it happen? https://en.mercopress.com/2022/07/28/unwto-helping-to-promote-touri...
    UNWTO helping to promote tourism as a pillar of Paraguay's economic development
    Paraguayan president Mario Abdo Benitez during the Renewable Energy and Sustainable Tourism event, welcomed this week UNWTO’s support as the county w…
  • David Paul Appell March 13, 2022 at 1:07pm
    I've been intrigued by Paraguay ever since a good high school friend of mine spent a year there as an exchange student a loooong time ago - plus other reasons like a curiosity for off-the-beaten-path spots and the fact that Paraguay is the only Latin American country where most people speak a language other than the one (Spanish, Portuguese, etc.) left by its colonizers. So I really enjoyed this account of a month living in Asunción from a blogger for the site MyLatinLife.com: https://mylatinlife.com/2020/03/31/asuncion-paraguay-travel-guide/
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