Top Cities in Paraguay

On August 15th 1536 the city of Asuncion was founded by Spanish conquistadors. It was the Assumption Day, one of the most important Catholic holidays, which inspired Spanish commanders to name the city after the fest. The influence of European invaders might be observed till nowadays, as many buildings of the colonial period invest in urban landscape of Asuncion. It is the capital of Paraguay, and thereupon it is its political, economic and cultural center. Numerous universities and museums attract visitors, including fans of football. It is pretty much one of the achievements Paraguay can be proud of in South America.

The second biggest city is Ciudad Del Este. However, it is less about culture, but trade. In very deed, Ciudad Del Este was founded recently in comparison to the rest of Paraguayan cities, in particular, it appeared on Parana River in 1957. It is also nicknamed “the city of three border”, meaning Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil, so it is the place of tax-free trade. At present, it is a point of destination for shopping lovers and smugglers. Probably, there is nothing you cannot find on Ciudad Del Este market. Most of the goods are fakes of well-known brand names. According to some reports, the turnover of the "black market" is five times greater than the national economy, which, of course, leads to an increase in crime, including terrorist organizations.

Coronel Oviedo is located between two major cities of Paraguay, Asuncion and Ciudad Del este, and thereby it is an important transport center of the entire country. In addition, there is highway that links Paraguay with Brazilian ports. The city was established in 1758 and since then it performs the most urgent and necessary logistics and transportation functions, especially agriculture products from the east of the state.

Parana River is an essential part of one more city in Paraguay that is Encarnacion. One can notice Spanish origin of the title, which was introduced by Spanish Jesuits, who founded the city in 1615. The population of the city is comprised by representatives of different nation, which is caused with Encarnacion popularity among immigrants in 18-19th centuries.  However, people took roots and created the largest grain province of Paraguay. Today Encarnacion is a city with international connections, almost all states that have diplomatic relations with Paraguay, opened their consulates in Encarnacion. City authorities get prepared to launch a complete new giant hydropower in Parana downstream- bi-national enterprise with Argentina.