The 15 Best Destinations to Visit in Paraguay

Catedral Basilica Nuestra Señora de los Milagros

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JV75+HG5, Caacupé 030103, Paraguay
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Purportedly the site of many miracles, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Miracles stands above the tiny town of Caacupé. Open throughout the year, the basilica is the largest sanctuary in the country, with ornate, stained glass windows depicting the story of the creation and eventual rescue of Caacupé's virgin statues. The best and busiest time to visit is on December 8, when one million pilgrims travel from all over Paraguay by bicycle, car, bus, and even ox-cart to attend an early mass, light a blue candle, and listen to the accompanying harp music of the orchestra.

San Bernardino

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San Bernardino, Paraguay

 

The unofficial glamping capital of the country, San Bernardino curls around the sides of Lago Ypacaraí, beckoning to Asunción's well-to-do crowd wanting a comfortable escape into nature. Both Tava Glamping and Bioparque Yrupe offer swimming pools on their grounds; the former has air-conditioned eucalyptus wood cabins and the latter eco domes. Kayaking, biking, birdwatching, and pleasure boating on the lake count among the year-round activities here. The best time of year to go, though, is during the high season (December to February), when the bars and clubs open and fill with the summer party crowd.