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Paraguay

History

Paraguay declared independence or statehood, marking a decisive political break.
Paraguay's sovereignty gained formal recognition.
The current constitution came into force, setting the basic framework for today's Paraguay.
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CapitalAsuncion
Population6.1M
Area406,752 km2
CurrencyParaguayan guaraní

Short facts

RegionCentral South America / Río de la Plata
LanguageGuaraní, Spanish
Time zonePYT (UTC-4)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Jesuit Ruins: UNESCO-listed 17th-century Jesuit mission reductions in the jungle.
  • Pantanal: Southern Pantanal wetlands teeming with caimans, capybaras, and exotic birds.
  • Iguazu Falls: Day trips to the famous falls near Ciudad del Este.

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Asuncion thumbnailAsuncionCity

Planning questions

What is Paraguay known for?Jesuit Ruins, Pantanal, Iguazu Falls.
What is the capital?Asuncion.
Which language is useful?Guaraní, Spanish.
When is the national day?15 May.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

Upcoming events

Use Asuncion as the first planning anchor for Paraguay, then compare the city, food and worth-seeing notes on this page.

Food & drink

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Known for

Jesuit RuinsPantanalIguazu FallsAsuncionStreet foodTea
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