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Coordinates: 23°S 58°W / 23°S 58°W / -23; -58
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1. La Santisima Trinidad De Parana
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4.5 based on 334 reviews
A hilltop site of a Jesuit mission.
Reviewed By Nastame - Harrogate, United Kingdom
These ruins are a reminder of the damage that is done by colonialism to another nation's culture, in this case by the C18th Spanish. Fortunately, the Paraguayans had the sense to expel the Jesuits before too much damage was done. The site is open, relaxed viewing, a nice museum and the remains of some lovely sandstone ruins with a nice touch of Moorish architecture in the arches. Interesting and enjoyable visit.
2. Represa Hidroelectrica Itaipu Binacional
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4.5 based on 875 reviews
Largest In The World
Reviewed By julianacp_sts - Santos, Brazil
Impressionante o passeio a usina hidroeletrica de Itaipu! Já tive a oportunidade de conhecer lugares incríveis, mas a experiencia do passeio a Itaipu é completamente diferente de tudo que já havia visto na vida. Conhecer a grandiosidade de ITAIPU e a historia desde a sua aprovação na época do regime militar até sua construção em 1975 e o que representa tanto do ponto de vista dos brasileiros e paraguaios, nao tem preco! A sua capacidade de producao de 14.000 MW , e o abastecimento de aproximadamente 18% do país me impressionou. Voce tem a oportunidade de conhecer a Usina e ter a experiencia de visualizar a imensidao que ela é e representa, pois são demonstrados dados durante a visitação que fazem voce ter um melhor comparativo. Nao esqueca de visitar tambem o ecomuseu, essa experiencia deixara a visita ainda mais enriquecedora. The tour to the Itaipu hydroelectric is spectacular! I've had the opportunity to visit incredible places, but the experience of the trip to Itaipu is completely different from everything I had ever seen in my life. To Know about the grandiosity of ITAIPU and the history behind there since the approval at time of the military regime until the construction in 1975, and what it represents to Brazilians and Paraguayans, is priceless! The Itaipu production capacity is 14,000 MW, and the hydroelectric supply approximately 18% of the country, It's made me impressive. The tour provides you the opportunity to know the factory and to have all the experience that brings you to the immensity of the construction. Using data during the tour you have a better comparision to understand what it's represents. Don't forget to visit the Ecomuseum as well, this experience will make the visit even more exciting.
3. Scientific Monument Moises Santiago Bertoni
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
4. Costanera de la Ciudad de Encarnacion Paraguay
5. Ruinas jesuiticas de Jesus de Tavarangue
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4.5 based on 287 reviews
Reviewed By termar - Hamilton, Canada
What the Jesuits sought to do was rather altruistic. There was no gold or silver in Paraguay, perhaps accounting for the willingness of Spain to give huge tracts of land to the Jesuits for their missions or reducciones to provide work for the natives and convert them to Christianity. Jesus de Tavarangue was never finished with the 1767 expulsion of the Jesuits. It moved around, settling here in 1760. The size of the church and the extent of the remains has made it a World Heritage Site. The principal building was of course the church, everything else reduced to a very low level. The church was built as a replica of St Ignatius of Loyoya in Italy, accounting for its size. From the mirador, Trinidad could be seen, a source of communication between the two Jesuit reductions.
6. Iglesia de la Santisima Trinidad
7. Catedral Virgen de Caacupe
8. La Rosada
9. Casa de la Independencia
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4.0 based on 463 reviews
This is the site of the 1811 declaration of independence from Spain.
Reviewed By Geminican - San Jose, United States
Nice little house displayed the declaration of independence of Paraguay, and history of it. You will learn a lot in this little casa. It's right in the heart of the old town near the tourist information center. Free admissions.
10. Panteon Nacional de los Heroes
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4.0 based on 781 reviews
Memorial to Paraguay's war dead.
Reviewed By WJD_CO - Longmont, United States
This is one of the most beautiful buildings in Asuncion. A classic building that is in great condition unlike many of the buildings in the old downtown. Right on the park, it is a great addition to the city.
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