Cities and Regions of Paraguay

The priests of the Society of Jesus, more commonly known as Jesuits, developed the series of missions, called a reducción in Spanish, or redução in Portuguese, in what is now Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay and Paraguay as a social and economic extension of the mission to bring the Roman Catholic religion to the indigenous populations.

The Jesuit Missions in South America began in Brazil, then spread to what is now Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay, with one in Uruguay. They are all on the tourist mission circuit, and a worthwhile visit to learn about Spanish and Portuguese colonial history.

Whether you have only a day to spend in Paraguay's capital city, or more time to explore the country, you might find these suggestions helpful

The vast inhospitable area of the Gran Chaco has remained almost uninhabited for years. In the early 1930's thirties the Chaco was believed to be a source of oil, leading to Chaco War of 1932 - 1935, but no oil has been found.

These immigrants from Canada, Russia and Germany have created productive farms, dairy farms and cattle ranches, as well as a tourist attraction, in the midst of the thorny Chaco.

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