12 Reasons Why You Should Visit Paraguay on Your Next South American Trip


From the Mennonite settlements of the Chaco to the tax-free shopping havens on the southern border to unexpected culinary delights, Paraguay is full of surprises. Here are the top 12 reasons why you should visit Paraguay on your next trip.

Spectacular National Parks
Paraguay’s natural beauty encompasses everything from desolate wilderness to crashing waterfalls. If you’re keen to take in the country’s Atlantic forests before they’re destroyed by deforestation, head to Reserva Cordillera San Rafael in the southeastern corner of the country. This 73,000 hectare park is one of Earth’s most ecologically significant habitats. Here you’ll spot capybara, speckled rail, and pampas foxes among the trees. Read the full travel article here.

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