Paraguay
Country · Americas, South America
Paraguay is a country located in South America, bordered by Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil. Its capital is Asunción, and it has a population of about 7 million people across 406,756 square kilometers. The country offers visitors a variety of sights, rivers, and historical landmarks.
Highlights
The country features 5 top sights. Key landmarks include the Itaipu Dam, the Paraguay River, the waterfalls of Saltos del Monday, and the city of Ciudad del Este. Visitors can also explore historical sites such as the Jesuit Missions of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná and Jesús de Tavarangue.
Food and drink
Traditional dishes and food items include chipa, mbeju, kosereva, Paraguay cheese, vori vori, and piracaldo.
When to go
The climate at the capital, Asunción, features daily highs and lows throughout the year. The cooler months of June and July have average highs of 22 °C and lower rainfall, with about 49 mm to 66 mm of rain. The warmer months from November to March see daily highs between 30 °C and 32 °C alongside higher rainfall ranging from 126 mm to 184 mm.
Practical notes
The currency used is the Paraguayan guaraní. Official languages are Spanish and Guarani. The country uses type C plugs with a voltage of 220.0 V, and driving is on the right side of the road. The time zone is UTC−03:00, and the international calling code is +595.
Cities
Food and drink to try in Paraguay
- Chipa
- Mbeju
- Kosereva
- Paraguay cheese
- Vori vori
- Piracaldo
Top sights in Paraguay
Weather by month
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is April, with about 184 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 32 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
| Average low, °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 139 | 149 | 126 | 184 | 108 | 66 | 49 | 49 | 85 | 129 | 170 | 180 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Asunción (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles, Caacupé
- Jesuit reduction
- Ruins of Jesús de Tavarangue