Along the Paraguay River Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
river of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay
About Along the Paraguay River
The Paraguay River was discovered by Alejo García in 1524. It has historically been of vital importance for transportation inSouth America, because it connects Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay, as well as other countries throughout the Cuenca del Río de la Plata (Plata River Basin). In absence of roads and routes, the Paraguay River was the fastest and most efficient means of transportation and communication, giving Paraguay, a land-locked country, access to the Atlantic Ocean. Today, it is not the main transit artery for travel in the area, but is still used for various purposes, especially for the transportation of bulk cargo (crops, minerals, fuel, etc.) and riverside people. Low water level is from March to October; this limits transit to boats of medium or low draft. Crossing
Top Attractions in Along the Paraguay River
Explore the best things to see and do in Along the Paraguay River:
- ★Alberdi
- ★Asunción
- ★Bahía Negra
- ★Concepción
- ★Fuerte Olimpo
- ★Isla Margarita
- ★Los Tres Gigantes
- ★Pilar
Along the Paraguay River Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 6 sections including: