Misiones Department, Administrative division in southern Paraguay.
Misiones Department is an administrative division in southern Paraguay with flat terrain crossed by the Tebicuary and Paraná rivers. These waterways form natural boundaries with neighboring regions and shape the landscape.
Jesuit missionaries founded eight reductions during the 17th century, which later became the basis for current towns. The region was officially established as a separate department in 1906.
Local artisans practice traditional crafts that produce textiles and pottery using regional techniques passed down through families. These handmade goods remain part of community life and local markets.
The region connects to other areas through national routes PY01, PY04, and PY20, with regional airports in San Juan Bautista and Ayolas. Visitors can use these connections to travel within the region and explore nearby areas.
Rice cultivation shapes much of the agriculture across the region, making it a main center for grain production in Paraguay. The rice fields cover broad expanses and are especially important to the area's economic identity.
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