- 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.
Paraguay in pictures
Weather & timing in Paraguay RIGHT NOW 12° clear
Best Jun–Aug · Shoulder Mar, May, Sep
- Jan 6° / -4°
- Feb 8° / -2°
- Mar 12° / 2°
- Apr 18° / 8°
- May 24° / 14°
- Jun 28° / 18°
- Jul 30° / 20°
- Aug 28° / 18°
- Sep 24° / 14°
- Oct 18° / 8°
- Nov 12° / 2°
- Dec 8° / -2°
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.