IntroductionPART ONE GENERAL INFORMATIONChapter 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 interaction, Giving something backChapter 3 AsunciónHistory, Getting there, Orientation, Getting around, Tourist information, tour operators and agencies, Where to stay, Where to eat, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, ExcursionsChapter 4 Circuito de OroGetting out of Asunción, Suggested circuits, Travelling along Ruta 2, San Lorenzo, Capiatá, Itauguá, Ypacaraí, Caacupé, 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, San Roque González, Quiindy, Parque Nacional Ypoá, CaapucúChapter 5 Misiones and the Jesuit ReductionsVilla Florida, San Miguel, San Juan, San Ignacio, Santa María de Fe, Santa Rosa, Santiago, AyolasChapter 6 Southeast to Itapúa and the RuinsSan Cosme y Damián, Trinidad, Jesús, Colonias Unidas, Excursion to San IgnacioMini, Excursion to San Rafael Nature Reserve, EncarnaciónChapter 7 Southwest to -eembucú and the Old BattlegroundsPilar, Humaitá, Paso de PatriaChapter 8 Excursion to the Iguazú FallsPuerto Iguazú, Foz do IguaúuChapter 9 Ciudad del Este and the EastCiudad del Este, ItaipúChapter 10 Villarrica and Central ParaguayCoronel Oviedo, Yataity, Independencia, Villarrica, Excursions from Villarrica, CaazapáChapter 11 Concepción and the NortheastGetting there and away, Travelling on Ruta 3, Concepción, The far north, Cruising the Río Paraguay, Pedro Juan Caballero, Parque Cerro Corá and surrounding area, The east-northeastChapter 12 The ChacoTravelling along the Ruta Transchaco, Filadelfia, Boquerón, Loma Plata, Mariscal Estigarribia, The PantanalAppendix LanguageAppendix GlossaryAppendix Selective list of faunaAppendix Further informationIndex.