Paraguay - tourist attractions

In recent years, more and more foreign tourists are heading for Paraguay . The country attracts visitors with amazing nature and numerous monuments of history and architecture. Our article is devoted to the main attractions of Paraguay.

Attractions Asuncion

The city of Asuncion is the capital of the state and one of the oldest settlements in South America. It was founded in 1537 by the Spaniards and has preserved many interesting places:

1. National Pantheon of Heroes in Paraguay. The memorial building was opened in 1936 and keeps the deceased military and political figures who defended the interests of Paraguay at different times
2. Botanical and zoological gardens of Asuncion. Reserves began their work in 1914. Nowadays their area has exceeded 110 hectares. The territory inhabits more than 70 species of animals and grows about 150 varieties of plants.
3. One of the oldest buildings of the capital is the Cathedral , the construction of which began in the second half of the 16th century. Designers of the building harmoniously combined various architectural styles: Baroque, Gothic, Moorish, Neoclassical.
4. Perhaps the most important place for all Paraguayans can be considered the House of Independence , in which in 1811 the country received the status of a sovereign state. Nowadays, the building houses a museum, the exhibits of which were interior items, weapons, historical documents, paintings and many others. other
5. The center of Asuncion is decorated with the Palace of Lopez - the residence of the head of state. The building was erected in 1857 by local architects, the interior decoration is the work of masters from Europe.

Other places of interest in Paraguay

But not only the capital gives travelers the joy of new discoveries. Elsewhere in Paraguay, there is also something to see:

1. Another interesting city of Paraguay is Trinidad , which is the historical center of the country. Recently, the city is one of the sites protected by UNESCO. The main pride of Trinidad is the ancient church, the area of ​​which is 6 thousand square meters. m.
2. Do not forget to book an excursion to the Itaipu dam , which is the second largest in the world for power generation. It is erected on the Parana River and is equipped with 20 powerful generators capable of meeting the needs of the population of Paraguay in electricity.
3. The historically significant place of Paraguay is the ruins of Jesuit missions , consisting of seven buildings. Their construction is attributed to the period from the XVI to the XVII century.
4. The center of Catholic pilgrimage is considered to be the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Kaakup . The temple was erected in 1765, now it is one of the national monuments of the state.
5. The primitive settlement - the village of Maka - allows you to get acquainted with the traditions and customs of the indigenous population of the country. For a fee, you can inspect the homes of settlers, taste the food they cooked and buy souvenirs .

Natural attractions

Paraguay is a small country, but its nature will certainly be of interest to travelers:

1. Nature lovers will be happy to visit the Cerro Cora National Park , founded in 1976. The main pride of the park are the ancient caves, which store drawings and inscriptions of the first settlers.
2. Hunters from all over the world dream to be on the plains of Chaco , engaged in tropical forests and savannahs. There are still islands of virgin nature, rich in wild beasts.
3. Those wishing to go camping can make an ascent to the waterfall of Saltos del Monday . The height of the fall of water flow is 45 m. Nearby is the national park of the same name.
4. One of the most beautiful reservoirs of the country is Lake Ipakaray , located in the south-east of Paraguay. Its depth is barely 3 m. Nevertheless, many tourists come here to improve their health with the curative waters of the spring.
5. One of the most full-flowing rivers of the country is Rio Paraguay . Its length is 2,549 km. The river is considered the largest tributary of Parana. Rio Paraguay divides the country into parts, one of which is arid, the other, on the contrary, is more comfortable for living.
6. In addition, visits and excursions to other attractions in Paraguay will be unforgettable, photos and descriptions of which you see in the article. Be sure to plan trips to the Ignacio Pane Municipal Theater , the cultural center of Manzana de la Riviera , the Chaco National Historical Park .