2025 Paraguay Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in August)

[Museo del Inmigrante | Discover the history of Japanese immigrants in Colonia Yguazú] — A place to learn about the Japanese culture rooted in Paraguay and the journey of its people — 📍[Location and opening hours] Plaza de la Iguazú, in the center of Colonia Yguazú Just a short walk from Amistad *We recommend checking opening hours in advance (the museum director can guide you when he is there) ⸻ ✨Recommended points ・The tools and farm equipment used at the time of the Japanese immigrants are on display, giving a realistic impression of life at that time ・In addition to Spanish and English, you can also ask for guidance in Japanese (depending on the timing) ・The museum director, Mr. Sonoda, is very kind and is charming in that he carefully explains the background of the immigrants and the stories behind the exhibits ⸻ 🎒Tips and advice ・It may be closed in the afternoon, so it is safe to visit in the morning ・The director may not be present, so it is best to ask a local person to confirm with you the day before if you wish to visit for a smoother experience ・There are Japanese schools and stores in the area, so it is also a good idea to enjoy a stroll around the area as a set ⸻ #ColoniaIguazu #JapaneseImmigrantMuseum #Paraguay #AbsolutelyFreeTrip

In Colonia Yguazú, in eastern Paraguay, many Japanese immigrants settled here after the war, and there is a Japanese settlement where culture, life, and connections are still deeply rooted. The town is equipped with torii gates, agricultural cooperative supermarkets, Japanese restaurants, roadside stations, and more, and when you visit, you feel as if you have entered "another Japanese town overseas." ⸻ 📍Location Colonia Yguazú, Paraguay ・About 1 hour by car from Ciudad del Este ・About 5 to 6 hours by long-distance bus from Asuncion (you can get off along the way) 🕰️Sightseeing spots ・Iguazu Migration Museum 　→ The father of Pension Sonoda is the director, and you can hear valuable stories from those days. ・Japanese language school・Japanese agricultural organization・Agricultural cooperative supermarket ・Depending on the season, festivals and events are held at roadside stations. 💸Estimated cost ・Admission to the Migration Museum is free (guide available upon request) ・Travel within the town is by foot ・Many restaurants and shops also speak Japanese, so it's reassuring ⸻ 🌟Points ・If you can participate in events at ramen shops and local festivals at the right time, you can enjoy interacting with the local community more ・The distance between Japanese and Japanese people living in the area is close, so it feels more like a "stay" than a trip ・The natural mix of Japanese and Paraguayan culture is apparent throughout the area ・The background of the fact that Japanese people have begun to settle here in recent years as a new settlement is also interesting ⸻ #YguazuJapaneseSettlement #ColoniaYguazu #ParaguayTrip #JapaneseSettlement #SouthAmericaJapaneseCulture #PensionSonoda #AroundTheWorld

In the Yguazú Colonia in eastern Paraguay, many Japanese people once came to settle here, and there is a place that feels like a "South American homeland" where Japanese culture still remains to this day. At the center of this place is Minshuku Kobayashi, known among travelers as a "legendary inn." The meals are Japanese food, homemade by the mother. A proper meal is served every day, slowly replenishing the tired body and mind from traveling around the world. In the morning, you walk the dog, in the afternoon you fish in the river, and in the evening you eat and talk. It's a place that somehow feels nostalgic, like a Japanese summer vacation. ⸻ 📍Location Colonia Yguazú, Paraguay ・About 1 hour by car from Ciudad del Este ・About 5-6 hours by long-distance bus from Asuncion (you can get off along the way) 🕰️Accommodation Information Minshuku Kobayashi ・Reservation required (guests receive 2 meals per day) ・Japanese support available/Wi-Fi available ・Free opportunities to interact with nature, such as fishing and walking ⸻ 🌟Points ・Homemade Japanese food is served every day. Miso soup, grilled fish, simmered dishes, etc. ・A natural environment where you can take a leisurely walk with the inn's dog ・You can do your laundry, making it an ideal stopover or rest point during a long journey ・There is also a migration museum and a Japanese language school in the area, which you can visit if you wish ・Even though Paraguay is far from Japan, it has an atmosphere that makes you want to say "I'm back" ⸻ #YguazuSettlement #MinshukuKobayashi #ColoniaYguazu #ParaguayTrip #JapanInSouthAmerica #JapaneseSettlement #AroundTheWorld

#JanuaryGoodPlaces2025 The original plan was to take a historic photo at the "landmark building" on the tri-border of Paraguay. However, because I couldn't understand Portuguese, I got in the wrong boarding gate and missed my domestic flight ✈️. The next flight shortened my travel time by 5 hours, so I could only walk back and forth between the two borders of Brazil and Paraguay. The Tri-Border Landmark is a geographical point full of symbolic significance and tourist potential. The Brazilian and Argentinian Landmarks receive around 5 million visitors per year; however, on the Paraguayan side there is a lack of architecture, although there is an ambitious project but no funds to implement it. No visa application is required for a one-day trip to Uruguay. There is a one-day visa processing office on the border between Brazil and Paraguay. Due to the compressed travel time, you can only go shopping and purchase across the border. Paraguay is really poor and backward, and many Brazilian residents save a lot of money by buying daily necessities across the border!

A popular experience to do whilst in Foz De Iguazu is take a day trip to Paraguay. It takes about one hour by vehicle and the tour takes you to many stops including local Historical sites, restaurants and the amazing waterfalls too. There is also a lot of shopping malls there making it popular with people they want to but electronic items in particular. The people are very friendly and welcoming of tourists

Amazing sunset from the window 🧡🧡🧡🧡 I took this picture with my IPhone 15 pro max. #sunset #travel #itravelmaria #paraguay