PART 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background InformationGeography, Climate, Natural history and conservation, History, Government and politics, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Education, CultureChapter 2 Practical InformationWhen to visit, Suggested itineraries, International tour operators, Red tape, Embassies and consulates, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Money, Budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Visiting museums and churches, Media and communications, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positivelyPART 2 THE GUIDE Chapter 3 AsunciónHistory, Getting there and away, Orientation, Getting around, Tourist information, tour operators and agencies, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, ExcursionsChapter 4 Circuito de OroGetting out of Asunción, Suggested circuits, Fernando de la Mora, Travelling along Ruta 2, San Lorenz, Capiatá, Itauguá, Ypacaraí, Caacupe, Itacurubí de la Cordillera, Towns north of Ruta 2, Luque, Areguá, San Bernardino, Altos, Emboscada, Atyrá, Tobatí, Vapor Cué, Towns south of Ruta 2, Pirayú, Piribebúy, Valenzuela, Sapucai, Travelling along Ruta 1, Itá, Yaguarón, Paraguarí, Carapeguá, Ybycuí, La Colmena, Salto Cristal, San Roque González, Quiindy, Parque Nacional Lago Ypoá, CaapucúChapter 5 Misiones and the Jesuit ReductionsVilla Florida, San Miguel, San Juan Bautista, San Ignacio Guasú, Santa María de Fe, Santa Rosa, Santiago, Ayolas Chapter 6 Southwest to Ñeembucú and the Old BattlegroundsPilar, Humaitá, Fishing pueblos along the Río Paraná, Northern ÑeembucúChapter 7 Southeast to Itapúa and the RuinsSan Cosme y Damián, Carmen del Paraná, Trinidad, Guaviramí Community, Jesús, Colonias Unidas, Excursion to San Ignacio Miní, Excursion to San Rafael Nature Reserve, Encarnación Chapter 8 Excursions to the Iguazú FallsPuerto Iguazú, Foz do IguaçuChapter 9 Ciudad del Este and the EastCiudad del Este, ItaipúChapter 10 Villarrica and Central Eastern ParaguayCoronel Oviedo, Yataity, Independencia, Villarrica, Excursions from Villarrica, CaazapáChapter 11 Concepción and the NorthwestGetting there and away, Travelling along Ruta 3, San Pedro de Ycuamandyyú, Concepción, The far north, Pedro Juan Caballero, Parque Cerro Corá and the surrounding area, The far north of Cerro Corá, The east-northeastChapter 12 The ChacoWithin reach of Asunción, Travelling along the Ruta Transchaco, The humid Chaco, up to Pozo Colorado, Filadelfia, Boquerón, Loma Plata, Salt Lakes, Mariscal Estigarribia, The Pantanal Appendices Language Glossary Selective list of fauna Further info Index.