Paraguay Itineraries
Classic Paraguay
remote indigenous communities, rarely-seen wildlife and historic Jesuit ruins
A 9 day itinerary to one of the lesser-known corners of South America, for rich wildlife, friendly people and some spectacularly well-preserved Jesuit missions.
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Itinerary summary
Asunción
Days 1-2: Start with two nights in the capital, Asunción, where the scent of jasmine lingers in the air and the Rio Paraguay's river frontage is busy and vibrant. The city is small and easily negotiated and a local guide will show you around.
Wildlife of the Chaco
Days 3-4: You will be driven west (5-6 hours) to the Chaco for two nights in these remote palm-studded plains, where several Mennonite communities have had to develop ingenious agricultural techniques in order to thrive in arid conditions. Large cats can be found in the dense thorn forest and birds can be seen in the marshes.
Historic Missions
Days 5-8: Driven back to Asunción for a night before being driven south along the rich red earth roads to the remains of the Jesuit mission settlements dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The most famous is Trinidad, on an open plateau with far-reaching views south towards the Paraná river. Spend two full days exploring the missions and surrounding area with a guide. Return to Asunción for a final night.
Go further
It makes a lot of sense to continue from southern Paraguay across the Paraná River and into northern Argentina, either at Encarnación/Posadas or Ciudad del Este/Iguassu.
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Accommodation options
In the following section you will see our suggested options for possible accommodation.
Standard - £2,580
Hotel Florida
- in Filadelfia and well run by the local community.
Santa Marķa Hotel
- south of Asunción and in an ideal position for exploring nearby missions.