Motorboat ride in the Pantanal region of Paraguay
Unique Destinations in Paraguay
These unique destinations or actvities are often overlooked by tourists, either because time is limited or because few people even know these experiences exist.
If you like to discover and explore hidden gems, where few other tourists venture, we truly believe these unique destinations and activities are worthy of your consideration.
Paraguay Ranch Experience
Visit a ranch is located within the evergreen hills of the Cordillera, one of the loveliest regions of Paraguay. The area offers pure nature with palm trees and there are many sand paths and natural roads to discover on horseback. About 60 horses live a practically free and natural life and experienced riders may even accompany the ranch hands to herd cattle in the afternoon. More information about a Paraguayan ranch experience >>
Paraguayan Harp Makers & Concerts
The Paraguayan harp is a cultural emblem and an important part of Paraguay’s rich legacy of folk traditions.
- Visit harp makers to see first hand how they employ skill and creativity to transform each piece of wood into a well-crafted instrument and a work of art.
- Attend a brief discussion and mini-concert at Arpa roga (“house of harp”).
- Attend harp concerts and events which happen throughout the year.
- National Day of the Harp is June 9.
- The World Harp Festival featuring four days of concerts and more than a hundred musicians from 5 continents is usually held in in November in Asuncion (dates vary).
- Harp students can purchase a harp or to take lessons with a Paraguayan harpist.
Triple Alliance & Chaco Wars History Tour
Dive deep into the history and visit battle sites of the Triple Alliance and Chaco Wars, two wars that nearly destroyed Paraguay.
The Paraguayan War (1864–70) was the deadliest and most extensive interstate war ever fought in Latin America in which Paraguay lost an estimated 60-70% of its total population. Although 150 years has passed, the conflict has left a strong mark on the Paraguayan collective consciousness.
- Humaita Region where much of the war was fought
- Cerro Cora where the last battle was fought and Lopez cried his last words, “I die with my country!”
- Sites to the east of Asuncion, including Piribebuy, Campamento Cerro Leon, Vapor Cue, and others.
- Sites and museums in Asuncion, such as Lopez Palace, Patheon of Heroes, and La Recoleta Cemetary
The Chaco War (1932-35) was fought between Bolivia and Paraguay over control of the Gran Chaco region. More than 50,000 Bolivians and 35,000 Paraguayans lost their lives, the majority of which died from thirst, malaria, and other diseases.
- The Chaco region offers multiple sites with forts, trenches, and museums with artifacts from the war, including Fortin Boqueron, Fortin Toledo, Fortin Nanawa, and others.
Aquidaban Cargo Boat on the Paraguay River
The Aquidaban is a market/cargo boat that runs weekly between Concepcion and Bahia Negra (three days up river, two days down river). The boat stops at many small villages along the way and is a lifeline of supplies (food, beer, furniture, pigs, etc.) as well as the most reliable means of transportation for locals. There is a lively commotion at each stop and goods and people are loaded on and off the boat.
The boat itself is quite a rustic experience (in other words, do not expect anything to be comfortable). Sleep on a bench, in a hammock, or one of the few cabins with small bunkbeds. A true adventure!
Paraguayan Pantanal & Conservation Center
The trip starts by arriving at the military airport in Asuncion for a very early departure towards Bahia Negra. As the landing strip in Bahia Negra is packed dirt (not cement), the plane will be cancelled or delayed if weather does not permit a safe landing. From Bahia Negra you will travel in a private motorboat 40km up-river, past the border point where Paraguay, Brazil and Bolivia meet, to the Tres Gigantes Biological Station.
Tres Gigantes (Three Giants) is a conservation and investigation center on a 15,000 hectare preserve. This part of the Pantanal, the largest wetland in the world, is one of the few sites in the world where the visitor may see the three most-endangered species in Paraguay, known as the “three giants” – the Giant Armadillo, the Giant River Otter, and the Giant Anteater. While at Tres Gigantes you can hike, observe and photograph birds and wildlife, photographic safari, boat or fish on the river, or simply relax in one of the hammocks.
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