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Paraguay is a relatively little-known country in South America. Asunción is its main city, while Ciudad del Este, a border town near Iguazu, draws many shoppers.

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28° Jan
28° Feb
27° Mar
23° Apr
19° May
19° Jun
18° Jul
20° Aug
23° Sep
24° Oct
26° Nov
28° Dec

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Top sights in Paraguay

Palacio de López

Castles & palaces

Palacio de López

A neoclassical building in Asunción that serves as the office and government seat of Paraguay's president. Though not the presidential residence, it functions as the center of Paraguayan politics.

Iguazu River

Nature

Iguazu River

One of the largest rivers flowing into South America's Paraná, it rises in the Brazilian highlands and flows to the border area with Paraguay. At 1,320 km long, it offers exotic scenery along its course.

Pilcomayo River

Nature

Pilcomayo River

The Pilcomayo is the longest western tributary of the Paraguay River, cutting across central South America. Along its course, you'll find vast, sweeping natural landscapes.

Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Asunción

Temples & religious sites

Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Asunción

Paraguay's principal Catholic cathedral, located in Asunción's old town. As the first parish established in the Río de la Plata region, it's a historic stop worth visiting on a walk.

National Pantheon of the Heroes

Temples & religious sites

National Pantheon of the Heroes

A Paraguayan landmark located between Palma Street and Chile Street in downtown Asunción, prized for its architectural, artistic, and cultural value. As its name, the "Pantheon of Heroes," suggests, it is a symbolic building honoring those who devoted themselves to the nation.

Omar Ibn Al-Khatab Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Omar Ibn Al-Khatab Mosque

A mosque located near Iguazu Falls. It's worth a brief stop on a visit to the falls for a taste of its exotic atmosphere.

Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de Asunción

Museums & galleries

Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de Asunción

The National Museum of Fine Arts is located in Asunción, Paraguay. It's a pleasant place to take your time appreciating works of art.

Saltos del Monday

Nature

Saltos del Monday

The main attraction of Monday Municipal Park near Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, this is a magnificent waterfall about 45m high and 120m wide. It's a great place to walk and admire the cool cascade up close.

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