Paraguay, Country in central South America
Paraguay extends across two distinct regions: the grassy Eastern Region and the dry Chaco plains in the Western Region.
The nation underwent significant changes after the devastating War of Triple Alliance from 1864 to 1870, which reduced its population by 90 percent.
Paraguay maintains Guarani as an official language alongside Spanish, with both languages used in schools, media, and government institutions.
The country offers numerous opportunities for agricultural investments, particularly in soybean production, cattle ranching, and forestry sectors.
The Itaipu Dam on the Brazil-Paraguay border generates sufficient hydroelectric power to supply 76 percent of Paraguay's electricity needs.
Inception: 1811
Capital city: Asunción
Part of: Latin America, South America, Southern Cone
Shares border with: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil
Address: Paraguay
Website: https://paraguay.gov.py
GPS coordinates: -23.31659,-58.16934
Latest update: November 10, 2025 14:42
Paraguay features a combination of natural sites, historical structures, and cultural institutions. In the capital Asunción, central buildings include the López Palace, the National Museum, and the National Pantheon of Heroes. The waterfront promenade runs along the river. The city contains several museums, including the Barro Museum with folk art and the Independence House. Religious structures include the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption. The Botanical Garden includes a zoo. The Itapúa region contains two Jesuit reductions: Santísima Trinidad de Paraná and Jesús de Tavarangüé, both from the 17th and 18th centuries. In Ciudad del Este, the second largest city, modern shopping centers include Nissei and Monalisa, along with the Itaipú hydroelectric dam on the Brazilian border. The Monday Falls are located nearby. The Friendship Bridge connects Paraguay to Brazil. Natural areas include Lake Ypacaraí, a 90 square kilometer lake (35 square miles) near Asunción, and Ybycuí National Park with hiking trails and waterfalls. San Bernardino on the shores of Lake Ypacaraí has a viewpoint and a church. The Siete Saltos waterfalls are in the northern Salto del Guairá region.
Itaipu Dam
431.2 km
Estadio Defensores del Chaco
226 km
Guaíra Falls
404.9 km
Friendship Bridge
436.3 km
Palacio de López
224.9 km
National Pantheon of the Heroes
225.4 km
Saltos del Monday
437 km
San Roque González de Santa Cruz Bridge
507.2 km
Playa San José
503.6 km
La Santísima Trinidad del Paraná
492 km
Casa de la Independencia Museum
225.2 km
Botanical Garden and Zoo of Asunción
223.4 km
Our Lady of Asunción Cathedral
225.4 km
Humaitá Fortress
418.9 km
Cerro Cora National Park
216.6 km
Vapor Cué National Park
254.3 km
Ñu Guasú
225.9 km
Icono Tower
226.1 km
Jesús de Tavarangüé
482.2 km
Cerro Lambaré
231.6 km
Itaipu Reservoir
423.6 km
Mburuvicha Róga
227.4 km
Jesuit Missions of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná and Jesús de Tavarangüé
482.2 km
St. Lawrence Cathedral, San Lorenzo
235.2 km
Iglesia de la Encarnación (Asunción)
225.6 km
Puente Remanso
217.3 km
Héroes del Chaco Bridge
222.3 km
World Trade Center Asuncion
227.4 kmReviews
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Alto Paraguay
Alto Paraná Department
Amambay Department
Capital District
Boquerón Department
Caaguazú Department
Caazapá Department
Canindeyú
Central Department
Concepción Department
Cordillera Department
Guairá Department
Itapúa
Misiones Department
Ñeembucú Department
Paraguarí Department
Presidente Hayes
San Pedro Department
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