Paraguay
Geographical & General info
- Capital: Asunción
- Population: approx. 6.1 million
- Languages: Spanish, Guaraní
- Area: 406,752 km²
- Time Zone: UTC-4 (PYT)
- Currency: Guaraní (PYG)
- Flag colors: Red, white, blue
- National Day: May 15 (Independence Day)
- National Anthem: Paraguayos, República o Muerte
- Neighboring countries: Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia
Top 15 Largest cities
- Asunción
- Ciudad del Este
- Luque
- San Lorenzo
- Capiatá
- Lambaré
- Fernando de la Mora
- Limpio
- Nemby
- Encarnación
- Mariano Roque Alonso
- Pedro Juan Caballero
- Itauguá
- Villa Elisa
- Coronel Oviedo
Top 15 Attractions
- Itaipu Dam
- Jesuit Missions of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná & Jesús de Tavarangue
- National Pantheon of the Heroes (Asunción)
- Ybycuí National Park
- Encarnación Waterfront & Sambadrome
- Gran Chaco Region
- Lake Ypacaraí & San Bernardino
- Monday Waterfalls (Saltos del Monday)
- Areguá Pottery Town
- Cerro Corá National Park
- Palacio de los López (Asunción)
- Costanera de Asunción
- Tobatí & Cerro Yaguarón
- Mbatoví Eco Reserve
- Itaipu Binational Zoo & Nature Reserve
Climate and Nature
Paraguay experiences a subtropical to tropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The Paraguay River divides the country into two distinct ecological zones: the fertile, forested eastern region and the vast, arid wilderness of the Gran Chaco in the west.
Culture and Gastronomy
Paraguayan culture represents a rich blend of indigenous Guaraní heritage and Spanish colonial influence. Social life revolves around drinking 'Tereré' (ice-cold yerba mate). Cuisine centers on cassava and corn, featuring staple specialties like 'Sopa Paraguaya' (savory cornbread) and 'Chipa'.
Economy
The economy relies heavily on agribusiness and renewable energy production. Paraguay ranks among the world's top exporters of soybeans and beef, while the massive Itaipu Hydroelectric Dam makes it a major global exporter of clean electricity.
Did you know?
- The national flag of Paraguay is unique for being the only national flag in the world with different coats of arms on its obverse and reverse sides?
- Guaraní is spoken by the vast majority of the population, making Paraguay the only South American country where an indigenous language is widely spoken by non-indigenous citizens?
- The Itaipu Dam, shared with Brazil, is one of the largest hydroelectric plants in the world and supplies nearly all of Paraguay's electricity?
- Despite its name translating literally to 'Paraguayan Soup', 'Sopa Paraguaya' is actually a solid, savory cornbread dish?
- The ancestral tradition of drinking Tereré (cold-brewed yerba mate) was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2020?
Live footage: Discover Paraguay via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Paraguay and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Paraguay: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Paraguay: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Paraguay in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
