Paraguay Travel Paraguay is isolated. But in recent years, this small, landlocked country has opened up to the outside world. Its democratic with free trade. It's friendly and safe. Paraguay is full of Riverboat rides, waterfalls, trekking, ruins, fishing, train excursions, animal watching and indigenous culture are Paraguay's main attractions.

The country appeals to travelers who have already been to larger, more varied excursions, but who are now ready to experience the more subtle attractions of the continent. It appeals to those interested in learning and exploring  Guarani Indians, watching Nanduti lace being made or taking a riverboat cruise with a chance of seeing a jaguar or alligator. Asuncion is the capital city of Paraguay. Asuncion, Paraguay is built on hills above the Rio Paraguay.

Activities - There are several hiking trails in Ybycui­ and nature trails in the Parque National Cerro Cora. The fishing and camping are good at Villa Florida, while swimming and water sports are popular at Lago Ypacari­, whose waters are thought to have heady curative powers. If you want to bust a gut, try climbing the 1640 ft Cerro Leon or take an expedition into the Chaco wilderness (bring plenty of food, water and fuel).

Events - Prominent celebrations in addition to Christmas, New Year's Day and Easter include: Dia de San Blas (Patron Saint of Paraguay) in February; Paz del Chaco (End of the Chaco War) in June; and the Fundacion de Asuncion (Founding of Asuncion) in August. Paraguay's  Carnival in February is liveliest in Asuncion.

Paraguay crossings: 3 from Argentina, 2 from Brazil and a border crossing from Bolivia. Asuncion has a passenger boat which takes you on the Rio Parana to and from the Brazilian city of Corumbaˇ Paraguay is about the size of the State of California with approx: 5.5 million population.

The Paraguay River divides the country into two separate regions: On the western side is the Chaco (jungle, marsh and scrub); on the eastern side is fertile, grassy farmland leading into hilly, forested country. The eastern side is the most heavily populated. The broad Parana River, which forms a border with Brazil and Argentina, provides landlocked Paraguay with a link to the sea.Rainfall in Paraguay is at its heaviest near the Brazilian border and July is the coldest month. Religious center of Caacupi is important for the Roman Catholic Immaculate Conception. Maps