PLACES TO VISIT

Palacio de López

It is a national monument which has a great historical significance. Behind its walls, the emancipation from the Spanish colonial rule was planned in a silent and brave manner. This palace in Asunción, Paraguay, that serves as a workplace for the President of Paraguay, and is also the seat of the government of Paraguay.

La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná and Jesús de Tavarangue

These are exceptional examples of the Jesuit missions built in the 17th and 18th centuries throughout this region. The archaeological ruins of these urban complexes represent a fusion of cultures in which the process of Christianisation permitted the indigenous population to retain elements of their traditional culture. It is included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO. The light show conducted at the site is an attraction that a visitor should not miss.

Triple Frontier

It is a tri-border area along the junction of Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil, where the Iguazú and Paraná rivers converge. Near the confluence are the cities of Ciudad del Este; Puerto Iguazú and Foz do Iguaçu. This area is near Iguazú Falls and the Itaipú hydroelectric plant.

Iguazu Falls

Iguazú Falls are among the most majestic natural wonders on Earth – four times as wide as Niagara. Another popular site ti see majestic waterfalls is the Municipal Park Monday and its main attraction – approximately 45 m tall and 120 m wide waterfall named Saltos del Monday – are located in the Presidente Franco District, Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay.

Itaipu Dam

The Itaipu Dam is a huge hydroelectric dam on the Paraná River between Brazil and Paraguay. It’s known for its nighttime light shows and views from the central lookout. The Production Building’s command room controls the dam’s turbines. Nearby on the Paraguayan side, the Museum of the Guarani Land has exhibits on indigenous culture. Just north, the Tatí Yupí Sanctuary is a wildlife reserve with trails and birdlife.

The National Pantheon of the Heroes

It is a building and landmark of Asunción, Paraguay, and a national monument of Paraguay. The National Pantheon is the mausoleum of the country, where lie the remains of the great heroes of Paraguayan history such as Don Carlos Antonio López (1st president Constitutional), Mariscal Francisco Solano López, Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia (hero and winner of the Chaco War against Bolivia) and his wife. The ceremonial changing of the guard is held several times a day.

The South American Football Museum

It is a thematic museum dedicated to football and a convention centre that is located in the facilities of Conmebol, in the city of Luque in the South American country of Paraguay. The museum has an area of ​​9,450 square meters, was built by the South American Football Confederation and opened on January 29, 2009.