Alto Paraná Department

Region · 🇵🇾 Paraguay

Population 784,839

Area 14,236 km²

Time zone America/Asuncion

Official website www.altoparana.gov.py

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Alto Parana Essentials

This selection highlights the diverse landscape of Paraguay's Alto Paraná department. It features the Itaipu Dam, one of the world's largest hydroelectric plants, alongside the Saltos del Monday and Saltos del Ñacunday waterfalls. Cultural sites include the Museo de la Tierra Guaraní, which documents regional indigenous history, and the Templo Budista. The list also covers the commercial hub of Ciudad del Este with the Monalisa shopping center and the symbolic Marco das Três Fronteiras at the junction of Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina.

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Alto Parana Essentials

Alto Parana centers on the monumental Itaipu Dam, one of the world's largest hydroelectric projects, which defines the region's industrial and ecological landscape. This selection highlights the architectural and natural diversity of the Triple Frontier, from the 40-meter-high Saltos del Ñacunday to the semi-precious stone mines of Wanda. The list also features significant cultural sites, including the Chen Tien Buddhist Temple and historical museums that document the convergence of Guarani heritage and modern engineering.

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