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Paraguay

South America's best-kept secret and the ultimate 'dupe' destination. Explore wild Chaco wilderness, atmospheric Jesuit ruins and authentic culture, blissfully crowd-free.

  • Currency ₲ Paraguayan Guaraní (₲)
  • Language Guaraní, Spanish
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South America's best-kept secret and the ultimate 'dupe' destination. Explore wild Chaco wilderness, atmospheric Jesuit ruins and authentic culture, blissfully crowd-free.

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Landlocked at the heart of South America, Paraguay is the continent's great undiscovered corner, a genuine 'dupe' destination for travellers who want authenticity without the crowds. Here, tradition runs deep and tourism is refreshingly low-key.

Its treasures reward the curious: hauntingly beautiful Jesuit mission ruins, the vast and wildlife-rich Chaco wilderness, and a bilingual culture where Guarani and Spanish blend into everyday life.

This is community-led, rural travel at its most genuine, ideal for families and independent explorers seeking real connection, warm hospitality, and a slower, more meaningful pace far from the tourist trail.

When to go

Weather & timing in Paraguay RIGHT NOW 12° clear

Best Jun–Aug · Shoulder Mar, May, Sep

  1. Jan / -4°
  2. Feb / -2°
  3. Mar 12° /
  4. Apr 18° /
  5. May 24° / 14°
  6. Jun 28° / 18°
  7. Jul 30° / 20°
  8. Aug 28° / 18°
  9. Sep 24° / 14°
  10. Oct 18° /
  11. Nov 12° /
  12. Dec / -2°
Best for
  • Jesuit Missions
  • Chaco
  • Iguazu
  • Rivers
At a glance
Sunshine 7 hr/day (est.)
Rain days 8 days/mo (est.)
Wettest December · 60mm
Driest June · 10mm
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Paraguay monthly temperature & rainfall charts
Things to do

Nature, culture & hidden gems

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We're hand-picking the standout places, hidden gems and can't-miss activities in Paraguay. Meanwhile, the cities above are a great starting point.

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