Since the arrival of the Spaniards in the Chaco region of Paraguay, very little has changed. The parched vast plains of the Chaco stretch across the southeastern border of Bolivia, through areas of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. Today it still remains, a mostly unexplored, final frontier in South America.
Covering about 250,000 square miles, the Chaco is one of the hottest regions of South America. Seasons of drought and flooding alternate in this land of hard clay soil that makes any type of agriculture almost impossible. And, the area is almost impenetrable due to the enormous amounts of thorns and cactus.
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Recognized by the American Society of Civil Engineers as one of the “Seven Wonders of the Modern World”, the Itaipu Dam is one of the largest hydroelectric power plants in the world. Located at the upper region of the Parana River where the borders of Paraguay and Brazil meet, the dam was a joint venture of both governments.
Paraguay’s capital city, Asuncion, is the largest city in Paraguay. It’s also one of South America’s oldest cities. Founded in 1537, Asuncion became known as the Mother of Cities. It was from this city that many colonial expeditions departed to explore and establish many other cities.
Often called the forgotten destination, Paraguay is located in the heart of South America. Situated between Brazil and Argentina, this small country has been admired around the world for it’s fascinating combination of cultural, historical and natural wealth.