Here are many national parks and areas designated as nature conservation sites. The Chaco Region's stretch of untouched plains is a treasure house of wildlife where nature is preserved in its purest form.
Simple and friendly folk welcome visitors with trademark Latin joy.
The relaxed atmosphere that Paraguay brings to our hectic days to a temporary stop, and fills us with the wonders of a slow-paced life.
Handicrafts are also popular. Hand-knitted lacework (Nanduti) made with one needle and graceful cotton embroidery (ao-poi) are popular as daily commodities and accessories.
The Arpa (Indian harp), a native musical instrument, and yerba mate known in South America as eco-tea, are also famous.
Furthermore, there is a Japanese immigrants' district, which may be referred to as "The Other Japan" in Paraguay. The area is, typically and traditionally, Japanese, making us forget we are on the other side of the planet.
Capital:
Asuncion
Official languages:
Spanish. Guarani is widely used as a national language.
Currency:
Guarani
Time difference with Japan:
- 13 hours. When the daylight saving time is applied (October-March, depending on the year), the local time is 12 hours behind the Japan time.
Climate:
Subtropical, with high temperature and humidity in summer (November-March). The average yearly temperature is 24.5 C°.
Voltage:
220V / 50Hz
Visa:
Not required if the stay is within 90 days (Required for diplomatic and official stay).
A passport must have an effective remaining period of six months or more upon entry into the country.
Access from
Japan:
The general route is via North America using Japan Airlines (JL), American Airlines (AA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Continental Airlines (CO), Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) with one stop in Brazil or Argentina for transit. Route via Europe is available.
Tropical flora and fauna can be found in abundance here.
Paraguay's World Heritage Site
Jesuit Missions of La Santisima Trinidad del Parana and Jesus de Tavarangue (1993)
EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF PARAGUAY in JAPAN
3-6-33 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031
Tel: 81-3-3493-3071
Fax: 81-3-3493-3075 http://www.embapar.jp
NATIONAL SECRETARIAT OF TOURISM IN PARAGUAY
(SECRETARIA NACIONAL DE TURISMO DEL PARAGUAY)
Palma 468 e/ Alberdi y 14 de Mayo. Edificio Quinto Centenario. Primer Piso ASUNCION - PARAGUAY
Tel: 595-21-441-530 / 494-110 (representative)
Fax: 595-21-491-230 (representative) e-mail: infosenatur@senatur.gov.py http://www.senatur.gov.py
Ethnic costumes display the beauty of the local handiwork.
Jesuit Missions of La Santisima Trinidad del Parana and Jesus de Tavarangue (1993)
