City: Paraguay
Top Things to do in Paraguay
- 1. Represa Hidroelectrica Itaipu Binacional
- 2. La Santisima Trinidad de Parana
- 3. Paseo La Galeria
- 4. Shopping China Importados
- 5. Saltos del Monday
- 6. Catedral Virgen de Caacupe
- 7. Mision Jesuita de San Cosme y San Damian
- 8. Iglesia San Buenaventura de Yaguaron
- 9. Casa Nissei
- 10. Ruinas jesuiticas de Jesus de Tavarangue
10 Things to Do in Paraguay That You Shouldn't Miss
Paraguay from South America region, is best know for Points of Interest & Landmarks. Discover best things to do in Paraguay with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
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1. Represa Hidroelectrica Itaipu Binacional
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 722 reviews
Largest In The World
Reviewed By Rick F - Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina
We did the technical tour of Itaipu which takes you down to the foundation of the dam and into the main powerhouse. The size of the place is mind-boggling with the powerhouse over a kilometre long and twenty enormouse turbo-generators. The form of construction of the dam leaves Cathedral like spaces bewteen the buttresses that are over 100m high.
A very impressive piece of engineering and though Three Gorges in China is larger, Itapu holds the record for the amount if energy generated in one year.
We did not see the spillway in operation which must be incredible to see.
2. La Santisima Trinidad de Parana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 288 reviews
A hilltop site of a Jesuit Mission.
Reviewed By TravelReviewer1983 - London, United Kingdom
We took a local bus from Encarnacion bus station to Trinidad (10,000 Gs). Look for the bus that goes to Bella Vista and ask to be dropped off near the ruins.
They drop you off at the main road from which it is a straight 7 min walk to the ruins.
Entrance costs 25,000 Gs per person and includes entrance to three of the sites around this part of Paraguay. There is also a short film to be watched beforehand.
The site itself is very impressive and extremely well kept.
We spent about one hour walking around and enjoying the architecture and nature.
Even seen a pair of amazing owls
Highly recommend
3. Paseo La Galeria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 374 reviews
Reviewed By Jarko2015 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
That this is voted the #1 thing to do and see in Asuncion by TripAdvisor travellers should be enough to guide you away from Paraguay's capital. It's a shopping centre. It isn't even a very good one. There are two reasons to visit at all and one is air conditioning and the other is free wifi. That's it. There's a Pizza Hut, a Burger King and some very non-descript clothes shops, plus lots of outlets selling mobile phones. There is virtually nothing to do in Asuncion for tourists, so I can see how desperate travellers are to review something, but good grief.
4. Shopping China Importados
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 417 reviews
Reviewed By Joop V - Ede, The Netherlands
Although this shopping center is huge, it has a limited variety of brands.
Most of the goods are indeed made in China, and therefor the quality may be doubtful.
Except for the special offers, It is also not that cheap.
Nice to have seen, but not a ``must have been`` item.
5. Saltos del Monday
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 211 reviews
6. Catedral Virgen de Caacupe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By Lionel L - Trinidad
This Trip was done in August 2014. We arrived in the early morning and had Mass celebrated in the Chapel.Visited the Church afterward and the Stained Glass provides brilliance to an already well adorned church. Such magnificence.
7. Mision Jesuita de San Cosme y San Damian
Overall Ratings
5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By cookpias - Los Angeles, California
This site is included with your ticket to Trinidad and Jesus de Tavarangue, but it is quite a way away--several hours drive. Having said that I HIGHLY recommend an overnight in San Cosme y San Damien. It is a charming town. The visit to this Mission is terrific (be sure to take the free included tour) and your admission also includes the Observatory and Planetarium (including a night star observation). While you are in San Cosme y San Damien consider an excursion to the San Dunes.
8. Iglesia San Buenaventura de Yaguaron
Overall Ratings
5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Alfvear - Asuncion, Paraguay
Located approximately an hour from Asuncion by car. The town was founded by the Franciscans in the XVI century. The church from the outside is very simple, but beautiful. The inside is just amazing. Baroque figures everywhere and a peaceful atmosphere. It is the most striking church in Paraguay by far. Also in Yaguaron, you can visit the house of Gaspar Rodriguez de Francia, the first dictator of Paraguay, who at least preserved Paraguay´s independence from Argentina and Brazil´s ambitions. You can also climb the Santo Tomas hill, just few blocks from the church. There is a small chapel and the view from the top is really nice. You can also combine this visit with a trip to nearby Paraguari, Piribebuy and the lovely Chololo park.
9. Casa Nissei
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 430 reviews
Reviewed By John M - Carlisle, United Kingdom
You will need to sift through the tat and the gems, but there are some good finds to be got in this place.Dear John, We really apreciate your visit. Thank you for post a review.
10. Ruinas jesuiticas de Jesus de Tavarangue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 233 reviews
Reviewed By juanofthejungle - Culburra Beach, Australia
This is one of a number of Jesuit Missions in this part of South America. The 3 Missions I visited in Paraguay (2) and Argentina (1) were all slightly different and it was good to contrast them. Construction here started in 1685 and continued until the Jesuits were expelled in 1767. The last Abbot had an inscription made on a pillar before he left. The surrounding farmlands were quite lush and scenic when I visited. Being a bit off the beaten track there were not many visitors.
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