Places worth the detour in Paraguay
Paraguay has 24 places worth going out of your way for on Detourmap, across 7 kinds — the biggest group is churches, temples, monasteries & shrines (6). The best known is Itaipu Dam. 18 of them are hidden gems most guides skip. Every place below has a photo and a Wikipedia article — click any of them to fly the map there.
Churches, temples, monasteries & shrines in Paraguay 6
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Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Asunción
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Church in Asunción, Paraguay
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National Pantheon of the Heroes
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Asunción, Paraguay
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Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé
Sacred sites · 18th century · Hidden gem
Church in Caacupé, Paraguay
Parks, canyons & rock formations in Paraguay 5
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Nacunday National Park
Natural wonders · 20th century · Hidden gem
National park in Ñacunday, Alto Paraná, Paraguay
Bridges & aqueducts in Paraguay 5
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Itaipu Dam
Great structures · 20th century · Renowned
Hydroelectric dam on the Paraná River on the border between Brazil and Paraguay
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Friendship Bridge
Great structures · 20th century · Notable
Deck arch bridge between Brazil and Paraguay in South America
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Yacyretá Dam
Great structures · 20th century · Notable
Hydroelectric power station on the border between Argentina and Paraguay
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San Roque González de Santa Cruz Bridge
Great structures · 20th century · Hidden gem
International bridge between Argentina and Paraguay
Museums & galleries in Paraguay 3
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Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de Asunción
Museums & galleries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Art museum in Asunción, Paraguay
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Casa de la Independencia Museum
Museums & galleries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Asunción, Paraguay
Waterfalls in Paraguay 2
Parks, gardens & arboretums in Paraguay 2
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Botanical Garden and Zoo of Asunción
Parks & gardens · 20th century · Hidden gem
Botanical garden and zoo located in Asunción, Paraguay
Castles, palaces & forts in Paraguay 1
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Humaitá Fortress
Castles & palaces · 19th century · Hidden gem
Historical fortress near the mouth of the River Paraguay, controlling the entry by river to the Republic of Paraguay
