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Unusual Attractions in Paraguay

Presidente Franco, Paraguay

Salto de Monday

An underexplored, 130-foot tropical waterfall that you will have all to yourself.

Jesús de Tavarangue, Paraguay

Jesuit Mission of Jesús de Tavarangüe

These spectacular ruins were built by Spanish padres in the 17th century.

Areguá, Paraguay

Castillo Carlota Palmerola

An unlikely neo-Gothic castle in the Paraguayan countryside.

Asunción, Paraguay

Casa de la Independencia

The fighters and conspirators that won independence for Paraguay held secret meetings at this historic house.

Trinidad, Paraguay

La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná

Of the many Jesuit missions in South America, this complex is one of the best preserved.

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Pai Tavytera and Kaiowa leaders and representatives assemble to discuss stevia and biopiracy.

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by Eric J. Wallace

Pantaneiros are rounded up to be returned to the farm for milking and health checks in Aquidauana, Brazil.

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Bovine researchers believe the world needs the only cow adapted to the largest tropical wetlands.

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