The city of Paraguarí, capital of Paraguay's ninth department, is presenting options for winter-holiday visitors, including hiking, paragliding, historical and cultural visits, and guided tours of the area's main attractions.
The Association of Tourism Enterprises of Paraguarí (Asetupar), presided over by Alba Fernández, brings together more than 40 entrepreneurs, who strengthen local tourism services with inns, hotels, other lodging, food, and recreational activities.
For those interested in history, the city offers the Historical and Cultural Museum of the former Carlos Antonio López Railway Station, opened in 1864. The site preserves furniture, tools, and an old scale used during the period of intensive railway activity, as well as locomotive No. 521 displayed on the old tracks.
Another historical site is the General Enrique Duarte Alder Historical Museum of Artillery, located within the Artillery Command. Inaugurated in 1979, the museum displays a collection of old armaments, including items used in the War of the Triple Alliance and the Chaco War, such as ammunition, rifles, and cannons. It is open Monday to Friday, from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
The Cerro Hũ Ecological Park offers a place to enjoy nature. It has a pier beside an artificial lagoon, with views of Cerro Hũ and the Christ the Redeemer monument, as well as a children's playground.
An unusual activity is the “bicirriel,” which lets visitors cycle along the old railway tracks on a metal platform equipped with adapted bicycles.
The cultural program includes a “Bottle Recycling” workshop with teacher Felisa Valdez, scheduled for the 18th of this month at 1:00 PM at the Vieja Estación Ruin Bar. Registration costs G. 100,000; a painting kit can be purchased for G. 85,000.
Adventure activities include paragliding, cycling, and hiking in the hills, especially on Cerro Hũ, with panoramic views of the region. Those interested in reservations can call 0981 432 771.