Trips Experiences Courses Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

No search results found for
“”

Make sure words are spelled correctly.

Try searching for a travel destination.

Places near me Random place

Popular Destinations

  • Paris
  • London
  • New York
  • Berlin
  • Rome
  • Los Angeles
Trips Experiences Courses Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Sign In Join
All Paraguay

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Paraguay

5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Paraguay

Updated February 23, 2022

Email
Attractions
Map
Leaderboards
Stories

Unusual Attractions in Paraguay

Presidente Franco, Paraguay

Salto de Monday

An underexplored, 130-foot tropical waterfall that you will have all to yourself.

Jesús de Tavarangue, Paraguay

Jesuit Mission of Jesús de Tavarangüe

These spectacular ruins were built by Spanish padres in the 17th century.

Areguá, Paraguay

Castillo Carlota Palmerola

An unlikely neo-Gothic castle in the Paraguayan countryside.

Asunción, Paraguay

Casa de la Independencia

The fighters and conspirators that won independence for Paraguay held secret meetings at this historic house.

Trinidad, Paraguay

La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná

Of the many Jesuit missions in South America, this complex is one of the best preserved.
Are we missing something unusual?
Add it!
In partnership with KAYAK

Plan Your Trip

In partnership with GetYourGuide

Unforgettable Experiences Nearby

Explore Paraguay

Ruins 2
Colonialism 2
History 2
Homes 2
Politics 1
Houses 1
Government 1
Natural Wonders 1
Architectural Oddities 1
Eccentric Homes 1
Revolution 1
Wildlife 1

Paraguay Leaderboard

Places Added

  1. Avatar image for jonryan
    jonryan
    2
  2. Avatar image for Max Cortesi
    Max Cortesi
    1
  3. Avatar image for annambouma
    annambouma
    1
  4. Avatar image for StepYoshi
    StepYoshi
    1
Join the Ranks!
Add an unusual place to Paraguay.

Places Edited

  1. Avatar image for jon5cents
    jon5cents
    2
  2. Avatar image for annambouma
    annambouma
    1
  3. Avatar image for StepYoshi
    StepYoshi
    1
  4. Avatar image for hrnick
    hrnick
    1
  5. Avatar image for Osage
    Osage
    1
Join the Ranks!
Improve the Atlas with edits and photos.

Places Visited

  1. W
    wistekoser
    4
  2. Avatar image for jon5cents
    jon5cents
    4
  3. V
    viv157
    3
  4. Avatar image for wanderjon
    wanderjon
    3
  5. Y
    yf5pd225vj
    3
Join the Ranks!
Visit a place in Paraguay.

Recent Paraguay Activity

  • M

    mycontactinfohere

    wants to go to Castillo Carlota Palmerola

  • J

    jimpurssey

    wants to go to Salto de Monday

  • Avatar image for Alfie Noakes

    Alfie Noakes

    has been to Casa de la Independencia

  • Avatar image for pml33040

    pml33040

    has been to Casa de la Independencia

  • P

    peeweekiwis17

    wants to go to La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná

Stories About Paraguay

What's the Hardest Wood in the World?

And what does hard mean, anyway?
by Dan Nosowitz
February 23, 2022

Rutherford B. Hayes Is More Famous in Paraguay Than in the U.S.

The 19th U.S. President lends his name to a city, region, school, and annual festival.
by Mark Johanson
June 11, 2020

The Indigenous Tribes Fighting to Reclaim Stevia From Coca-Cola

Guaraní have long cultivated the plant, which they introduced to a world hungry for natural sweeteners.
by Eric J. Wallace
July 12, 2019

The Endangered Cow Being Saved by Cheese

Bovine researchers believe the world needs the only cow adapted to the largest tropical wetlands.
by Sarah Brown
June 10, 2019

See Fewer Ads

Become an Atlas Obscura member and experience far fewer ads and no pop-ups.

Learn More

Get Our Email Newsletter

Follow Us

Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram Pinterest RSS Feed

Get the app

Download the App
Download on the Apple App Store Get it on Google Play
  • All Places
  • Latest Places
  • Most Popular
  • Places to Eat
  • Random
  • Nearby
  • Add a Place
  • Stories
  • Food & Drink
  • Itineraries
  • Lists
  • Puzzles
  • Video
  • Podcast
  • Newsletters
  • All Trips
  • Trips Blog
  • Art & Culture Trips
  • Food Trips
  • Hidden City Trips
  • History Trips
  • Photography Trips
  • Wildlife & Nature Trips
  • FAQ
  • Experiences
  • Online Courses
  • Online Experience FAQ
  • Online Course FAQ
  • Membership
  • Feedback & Ideas
  • Community Guidelines
  • Product Blog
  • Unique Gifts
  • Work With Us
  • About
  • FAQ
  • Advertise With Us
  • Advertising Guidelines
  • Press
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Use
Atlas Obscura

© 2023 Atlas Obscura. All Rights Reserved.