Paraguay (Rough Guides Snapshot South America on a Budget)

Book excerpt: The Rough Guide Snapshot to Paraguay is the ultimate budget guide to Paraguay. It leads you through the country with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the top sights and attractions, from the engineering feat of Itaipú Dam to Asunción's fascinating history and laidback nightlife, alongside cash-saving tips and suggestions for when you feel like treating yourself. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for just a few days or visiting for longer. The Rough Guide Snapshot to Paraguay covers the Chaco and its Mennonite colonies, the Ruta Jesuítica, natural wonders like the Laguna Blanca and Pantanal, and major cities such as Asunción, Encarnación, Concepción and Ciudad del Este. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to South America on a Budget, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Paraguay, including transport, costs, health, etiquette and personal safety, plus a handy itineraries section. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to South America on a Budget. The Rough Guide Snapshot to Paraguay is equivalent to 42 printed pages.