10 exotic places of Paraguay

Nestled in the heart of South America, Paraguay is slowly opening the way to the tourism business based on the great potential of its natural beauty. Each department has a striking corner to know. In the note, we list 10 of the best.

Tunnel of Trees: draws attention for the elegance of the trees that form a green tunnel on Route VI in the district of Santa Rita, in Alto Paraná. After a journey of 400 meters, enjoy the peaceful countryside of Paraná.
Salto Cristal: is located about 120 kilometers from the capital, Asunción. One of the great attractions of domestic tourism, this waterfall and its abundant surrounding vegetation invites a pleasant rest. The jump is located in the Ybycuí National Park that is only 28 kilometers away from the urban area, on an asphalt road.
The caves of Vallemi: The caves of San Lazaro are located 6 km. from the city of Vallemí; These caves have unique entry systems and some sinkholes around the caves. Recommended for ecotourism.

Ojo del Mar Lake, Bella Vista Norte, Amambay: in the Rinconada neighborhood of Pedro Juan Caballero it is located about 50 kilometers from the city of Bella Vista. It is considered a true paradise. It supposedly emerged after a volcanic eruption surrounded by lush sub tropical vegetation.

According to comments from locals, the depth of this natural lake is unknown with crystal clear water but greenish coloration. Already launched to the lake more than 100 meters of ties without reaching the bottom, has a dimension of about 100 meters in diameter with permanent flow at any time of year.

Geologists and specialists say that the place would have emerged more than 250 million years before Christ, is inhabited by a variety of fish and until recently by the rare Yacaré morotí (white crocodile).

The San Cosme and Damian Dunes: These sand mountains, more than 30 meters high, are the remnant of Mount Ybycuí, located in the very center of Lake Yacyretá, formed by the waters of the Paraná River. It is possible to get to them on board a boat giving a walk of one hour.
Salted Lagoons Campo María in the Paraguayan Chaco: Beautiful natural landscapes, bird watching and animals form part of an unforgettable route. To arrive at these lagoons is to venture into an ecosystem where you can observe the pure nature of the Gran Chaco Paraguayo. It is a private reserve dedicated to the conservation of nature in an area of about 4,500 hectares. It belongs to the Cooperativa Chortizer Komitee.

The Paraguayan Pantanal in Fuerte Olimpo: the largest wetland system in the world, which also includes part of Brazil and Bolivia. Annually the waters rise several meters, flooding an extensive territory, and then they recede, creating a natural scenery of great beauty, shelter of birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles and mammals.
The Salto del Monday: located in the district of Presidente Franco, department of Alto Paraná, occupies an area of nine hectares. After the Itaipu Power Plant and the binational hydroelectric complexes, the Saltos del Monday is one of the main tourist attractions of Paraguay.

Laguna Blanca in San Pedro: includes an agricultural-livestock and tourist establishment, with a lake that has the particularity of being seated on calcareous sand which makes it completely transparent, and that anyone with diving elements can clearly see the fish and plants even at sites over seven meters deep. It is considered the only natural lake in Paraguay.

Kururu Kua Cavern in Amambay: located in Bella Vista Norte, in the district called Rinconada, Amambay Department, 57 km from the center of Bella Vista, within a private property. An exuberant vegetation hid until 2007 the cenote or cavern with water of natural characteristics and unique landscapes.