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  2. Oct 16, 2018 · Paraguay is not known for any natural or cultural landmarks to attract tourist, it has no seaside, no mountains and no specifically known culture like its bigger neighbours. So what exactly are the things to do in Paraguay, how could we spend the whole month there and why should you visit Paraguay? Let me tell you all about it…

    • Paraguay’s nickname is the “Corazón de América” (the Heart of America). The name refers to Paraguay’s location in the center of the South American continent.
    • Paraguay’s name is said to mean “crowned river” after the Guarani words for water and palm crown. According to former president Juan Natalicio Gonzalez, it means “river of the habitants of the sea.”
    • The Itaipu Dam on the Parana River produces almost all of Paraguay’s electricity. Situated on the border with Brazil, the dam is owned by both countries.
    • The Paraná River, which runs through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina is South America’s second-longest river after the more famous Amazon River.
  3. Jan 5, 2024 · Paraguay continues to be one of the most mysterious and rarely visited countries in South America. Along with Venezuela, Guyana, French Guinea and Suriname, Paraguay seems to be on the “it’s alright to skip” list, despite the land-locked nation being more or less along the classic backpacking route.

  4. Mar 5, 2023 · Paraguay is not a typical postcard vacation country, it’s in its tourism infancy, incomplete, a little gritty in parts and much better suited for backpackers chasing that feeling of experiencing something that is relatively untouched. Paraguay is (Genuinely) Cheap.

  5. Jun 8, 2020 · Paraguay is one of the least visited countries in South America. But does that mean you should avoid it? Maybe there’s nothing to see there? If that was true then this wouldn’t be a very long post.

  6. Jul 21, 2021 · Paraguay is a small landlocked country which boasts stunning waterfalls, a wild history, and truly remote areas where roads are sparsely found. As one of the least visited countries in South America, its lack of tourism can be both a welcome change from the heavily trafficked neighboring countries of Argentina and Brazil, but also frustrating ...

  7. Little-visited, little-known Paraguay is a country much misunderstood. Despite its location at the heart of the continent, it is all too often passed over by travelers who wrongly assume that a lack of mega-attractions means there's nothing to see.