A complete list of tourist attractions in Paraguay

Paraguay is a landlocked country in central South America and is known as the heart of South America. Paraguay once created a splendid Indian culture, but after being conquered by the Spanish, the ancient Guarani civilization was almost annihilated. The Spaniards established the city of Asunción in 1537. Due to the elegant buildings of the colonial period and lush red flowers and green trees, as well as the vertical and horizontal rivers, it won the nickname "Forest Water". Paraguay is also a paradise for fishing enthusiasts. The Paraguay River is the fifth largest river in South America. The river is open and calm, and the water flow is very slow. The fish in the river include Maha carp, Saw carp and Pachu fish. Famous attractions in Paraguay include the Paraguay River, the Parana River Waterfall on the Brazilian-Paraguay border, the Independence House Museum, the Trinidad Jesuit Mission Area, etc.

Paraguay River Paraguay River is the fifth largest river in South America. It is the main tributary of the Parana River and originates in the Mato Grosso region of Brazil at an altitude of 300 meters. The Paraguay River is 2550 kilometers long and has a drainage area of 1.1 million square kilometers. It flows through Brazil and Paraguay and is the border river between Brazil and Bolivia and between Paraguay and Argentina. The Paraguay River Basin covers an area of 980000 square kilometers. The climate of the basin is mainly hot and humid savanna type, characterized by dry winter and rainy summer. There are forests and grasslands on both sides.

Fish in the river include Maha fat carp, saw fat carp and Pachu fish. The population in the basin is sparse and most areas are economically underdeveloped. The river is mainly used for regional transportation, and ships can be traced back from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Asunción, Paraguay. The water surface of the Paraguay River is open and calm, and the flow is very slow. The scenery on the river bank is reflected in the water as picturesque. The river in the Everglades has not much drop. It's always crooked. At the confluence of some tributaries, many birds are foraging. Maybe there is more food here. Red-necked forest storks always feed in pairs in shallow water grass, egrets rest in droves on dead trees on the shore, and many kinds of birds fly around.

Iguazu Falls

Waterfall in front of the Parana River on the Paraguay border. Due west of Guaira, Brazil, there are 18 waterfalls of large and small. The total drop is about 114 meters. After flowing through the Malakaru Mountains, the Parana River's width dropped sharply from 381 meters to 61 meters. The water flew between the canyon cliffs, breaking cliffs and turning rocks. The sound of thunder reached 32 kilometers away. A rainbow hangs above the waterfall, and the waterfall ranks first among waterfalls in the world. It is a famous tourist attraction. Paraguay and Brazil jointly built the 12600 million-watt Itaipu Hydropower Station nearby, which was completed in 1982. The dam and spillway complex is almost 8 kilometers long and is one of the world's most powerful hydropower projects. After the completion of the Itaipu Dam, the Guaira Waterfalls were all submerged by the reservoir.​

Asuncion

Founded on August 15, 1537, Asunción is the oldest city in South America. Asunción is a picturesque inland port city. People call it the "Capital of Forests and Water". Asunción has high slopes and orange gardens. When the harvest season comes, bright red oranges hang all over the orange trees, like bright lights, so many people call Asunción the "Orange City". The city of Asunción retains its rectangular shape during the Spanish rule, with wide blocks and connected trees, flowers, and lawns.

The city consists of two parts: a new city and an old city. During the colonial period, this city was once the residence of the Spanish governor, and some ancient Spanish-style buildings still exist today. The solemn Spanish-style church, the simple and elegant houses, even the iron window railings, and the quiet courtyards all have unique styles. The beautiful modern buildings and these buildings with strong Spanish style are hidden in the shade and appear very harmonious. Most of the houses in the riverside area are bungalows with courtyards, with Spanish style. Later, the city expanded to the inner terrace. The wide National Independence Street runs through the city, with the Government Building, Parliament Building, Central Bank, Heroes Square, etc. on both sides.

Independence House Museum

The Independence House Museum is located in Apine Forest, Paraguay, and held its opening ceremony on May 14, 1965. The Independence House Museum displays the history of the country during the independence period. The exhibits include paintings, swords, Jesus and Franciscan carvings, portraits of Fernando de la Mora, etc. On May 14, 1881, a group of brave Paraguay people walked out of this museum and declared Paraguay's independence. This was a moment of far-reaching historical significance.

The Independence House Museum is in a colonial style. The building in which the museum is located was built in 1772 by the Spaniards by Anthony Nesnes. The walls are gray clay, and the thatched roof and its frame are made of bamboo and palms. The Independence House Museum consists of an office, a dining room, a living room, a bedroom, a lecture hall, a corridor and a courtyard. Many important documents of patriots during the independence period are kept in the museum, and five paintings are displayed in the museum to commemorate Paraguay's independence. The sword once worn by Furgencio Yegros is also on display.

Trinidad Jesuit Mission District

Jesus in Tavalange and Santisimo-Trinidad Jesuit Mission District in Paraná were founded in the 17th century by members of the Jesuit Mission, who moved into the town, which is famous for Guaira in the late 16th century. These members of the Order of Jesus played a very important role in the invasion and exploration of South America. From the establishment of these missionary societies, people can witness a glimpse of the missionaries when they enthusiastically performed their duties.

The art of the Jesuit Order does not represent their contributions, but the churches of Jesus in Tawarangan and Santisimo in Paraná, the Jesuit Mission of Trinidad, embody the perfect integration of local Indian culture and Christianity. These sites have now become ruins, and this mission area is the most complete of them. The parish has a chapel and a cathedral, a university, a monastery, a cemetery, a vegetable garden and orchard for personal use, a bell tower, a work workshop and several civilian houses. However, to this day, these churches are still places where local residents frequently come here to worship. From the ruins of these buildings, people can easily imagine the glory these buildings showed in the past.