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Presidential Palace in Asuncion, Paraguay. It serves as a workplace for the President and the government of Paraguay.
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Overview

Little-visited, little-known Paraguay is a country much misunderstood. Despite its location at the heart of the continent, it is all too often passed over by travelers who wrongly assume that a lack of mega-attractions means there's nothing to see. However, it's ideal for those keen to get off the gringo trail for a truly authentic South American experience.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Yaguarón Church
Paraguay
This 18th-century Franciscan church is a landmark of colonial architecture that is not to be missed. The simple design of the exterior, with its separate…
Flora and Fauna Itaipú Binacional
Paraguay
In the creation of the Itaipú Dam, the dam company was obliged to set up a series of eight private reserves that now protect the last remnants of the Alto…
Monumento Bertoni
Paraguay
A family of Swiss immigrants led by father Moisés, the Bertonis had the idea of breeding a community of scientists deep in the Paraguayan jungle at the…
Salto del Monday
Paraguay
This impressive 80m-high waterfall, located 10km south of Ciudad del Este, suffers from its close proximity to Iguazú Falls on the other side of the…
Fortín Boquerón
Paraguay
Fortín Boquerón is the site of one of the decisive battles of the Chaco War (1932–35). There is an excellent museum, as well as a graveyard of the fallen…
San Cosme y Damián
Paraguay
The only Jesuit church that still functions for services, San Cosme y Damián is more impressive for its wooden statues than for the church itself, which…
Jardín Botánico
Asunción
From the center, Av Artigas runs approximately 6km to the Jardín Botánico. The former estate of the ruling López dynasty, it now houses the city zoo, a…
Estación Ferrocarril
Asunción
The Asunción–Encarnación railway line was the first in South America. One of the first trains to run the route is on display at the old Estación…