Paraguay

Why Paraguay? Isolated for 35 years in the 20th century under a right-wing dictatorship, one of South America's least-known lands is a safe, low-key, developing democracy wedged between Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil. Its strong suits are eco and community tourism, along with unusual cultural peculiarities (most locals speak the pre-Colombian language Guaraní as well as Spanish).

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Why Paraguay? 7 spots to show why you might be surprised

mtcurado This landlocked country in South America´s Southern Cone is the continent´s biggest “blank space” for travelers. About the size of California and just under twice the size of Britain, but fairly sparsely populated, with a population of some seven million, it gets a fraction of the travelers welcomed by neighbors like Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Peru. The reason is that it doesn´t have the “star power” and marquee attractions that pull most first-time visitors. Paraguay’s appeal is…

A travel vlogger introduces us to Paraguay

We get an intro to one of the Americas' least touristed countries from U.S. traveler and vlogger Drew Binsky (https://www.drewbinsky.com), who especially highlights the friendly people and other qualities (both excellent and less flattering) of this underappreciated country at the hear of South America.

why in Paraguay on New Year's Eve do many down 12 grapes at midnight?

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María José February 13, 2026 at 10:14am

A great video about eating your way through Asunción and beyond: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LMGGrtch9Y
Ed Wetschler February 10, 2026 at 11:31pm

It turns out there really is more interesting stuff to see and do here than I suspected https://theculturetrip.com/south-america/paraguay/articles/top-10-t...
Riccardo R December 24, 2025 at 11:20am

Several weeks ago Paraguay received its fourth UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage listing: the craft of Ñai'ũpo ceramics Just several weeks ago Paraguay received its fourth UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage listing: the craft of Ñai'ũpo ceramics https://ich.unesco.org/en/USL/nai-po-art-ancestral-ceramic-craftsma...

Ñai'ũpo art, ancestral ceramic craftsmanship - UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

Ñai’ũpo is a traditional ceramic craft that involves making blackish cooking and eating utensils by hand using natural materials and techniques that…
Maria de los Angeles December 23, 2025 at 3:52pm

I love to read these kinds of things - more power to them! https://apnews.com/article/guarani-language-paraguay-indigenous-de2...

Paraguay is fighting to preserve Guaraní, a language of roots and soul

Guaraní is one of Paraguay’s two official languages alongside Spanish. It is spoken by millions, yet its use remains mostly oral.
David Paul Appell June 4, 2025 at 12:15pm

Another good look at Asunción, from the New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/03/07/travel/things-to-do-...

36 Hours in Asunción, Paraguay (Published 2024)

For the adventurous traveler, the Paraguayan capital’s off-the-radar quality is its strongest asset.
Jorge Carlos Tejada Sobrino December 5, 2024 at 12:19pm

Lonely Planet recently came out with a good overview of Paraguay for newbies: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/guide-to-paraguay

Paraguay: a first-time guide

Even ambitious travelers often overlook Paraguay. They shouldn’t.
Joseba Basabe September 1, 2023 at 11:03am

Forbes shows Asunción some love in this nice little piece: https://www.forbes.com/sites/beckbamberger/2023/05/06/paraguays-asu...

Paraguay’s Asuncion Is Quietly Enticing Tourists

"Where?" That’s the first question Americans ask when I say I’ve been to Paraguay.
Jordan Simon August 14, 2023 at 5:07pm

I have a soft spot for under-the-radar, undervisited destinations, and Paraguay sure qualifies. And it turns out there´s more here than you´d expect: https://www.tripsavvy.com/the-best-destinations-to-visit-in-paragua...
José Balido November 15, 2022 at 7:02pm

As reported by MercoPress, a news outlet based in Montevideo, Paraguay is apparently trying to make tourism a "pillar" of its economy. Right now from what I understand they get well under 100,000 visitors a year, with most coming from nearby Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. I've heard there's some nice nature and rural tourism opportunities, but not a lot in the way of historic sites and culture. Can they make it happen? https://en.mercopress.com/2022/07/28/unwto-helping-to-promote-touri...

UNWTO helping to promote tourism as a pillar of Paraguay's economic development

Paraguayan president Mario Abdo Benitez during the Renewable Energy and Sustainable Tourism event, welcomed this week UNWTO’s support as the county w…
David Paul Appell March 13, 2022 at 1:07pm

I've been intrigued by Paraguay ever since a good high school friend of mine spent a year there as an exchange student a loooong time ago - plus other reasons like a curiosity for off-the-beaten-path spots and the fact that Paraguay is the only Latin American country where most people speak a language other than the one (Spanish, Portuguese, etc.) left by its colonizers. So I really enjoyed this account of a month living in Asunción from a blogger for the site MyLatinLife.com: https://mylatinlife.com/2020/03/31/asuncion-paraguay-travel-guide/