Sights in Northern Paraguay & The Chaco
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Parque Nacional Cerro Corá
This national park is now etched onto the map as one of Paraguay's treasures. Established in 1990 to combat rapidly increasing deforestation - a result of the demand for agricultural land - it protects an area of dry tropical forest and natural savanna within steep, isolated hills. It also has some interesting pre-Colombian caves and petroglyphs to ogle.
The park's nature trails head to rivers, waterfalls and a small natural mirador (viewpoint), Cerro Muralia (325m/1066ft). Rare birds and a zoo worth of animals - including tortoises, armadillos and monkeys - can be spotted (rumor has it that there's even a jaguar, but this is based on footprints only). There's a camping…
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Museo de Arquelogía Industrial
If you're one of those people who likes to know how things work, or you just like sheep, don't miss this one - an exploration of the town's agricultural and industrial past with an assortment of antique machines on display. And it's outdoors, which takes all the stuffiness out of a trip to the museum.
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Museo del Cuartel de la Villa Real
If you don't catch the sleepy syndrome, have a look at this beautifully restored Hispano-Paraguayo building. Not only is the exterior worth a gander, the intriguing historical exhibits and war paraphernalia throw some light on the town's rich history.
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