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Paraguay HolidaysTours to Paraguay and beyond. An experienced Holidays Please Travel Agent can help you plan your ideal holiday or choose from one of our pre-planned itineraries.
See animals in the wild or be a wild party animal. Peruse our featured highlights and see where your next adventure lies. What to do in ParaguayAsunciónMost first time visitors to Asunción marvel at how green it is. Every available space has been used to plant trees and plants. But this is still a modern city with bars, restaurants, nightclubs and bars. A visit to the Museum of Contemporary Arts should be on everyone’s list of things to do here. Top 10 Hotels in Asuncion Paraguay Budget Accommodation in Asuncion Paraguay The ChacoThe Chaco is a paradise for nature lovers. The terrain varies from salt flats, plains, savannahs and swamps. Puma, armadillos, tapirs and flamingos are regularly seen in this area. You might also see a Chacoan Peccary which was thought extinct until it was re-discovered in1971. There are many organised tours who can take you to where you are most likely to see the animals on your bucket list. Sapucai Railway Village and MuseumJust 90 kilometres from Asuncion is the Sapucai Railway Village and Museum. Built in 1861 the railway here originally boasted some 376 kilometres of track and locomotives designed, built and maintained by British engineers. Today this large museum attracts railway enthusiast from all over the world. Jesuit MissionsThe Jesuit Missions of La Santísima Trinidad de Parana straddle the border with Argentina. The Jesuit Missions date back to the 17thCentury to convert the indigenous Guarani population. The Missions have fallen into disrepair but thiss only adds to their charm. Sitting on the hilltop is the Jesus de Tavarangue which is well worth visiting. |
Need to know
Capital: Asuncion Currency: Guarani (Gs) Language: Spanish, Guarani Visas: Not required by UK nationals |
Getting there
Air Europa: LGW via MAD, 5 days per week LATAM: LHR via GRU, 7 days per week |