Paraguay | The Domestic Tourism Sector Generated more than $500 million Annually

 

Paraguay, South American country bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Bolivia to the northwest and Brazil to east and northeast has seen its domestic tourism grow exponentially in recent years.

The Latin American country's tourism sector has considerably consolidated itself as one of the key drivers for Paraguay's economic recovery, generating more than $500 million annually.

The Director General of Tourism Products of the National Secretariat of Tourism, Javier Ramirez, highlighted the transversal impact of this sector in areas such as hospitality, gastronomy, crafts and transport, as protagonists of this remarkable performance.

Another pillar of this rise is certainly the MICE tourism segment, Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions, representing a very lucrative part of the tourism mix that has positioned itself as a great engine of the Paraguayan economy with the capital of the country Asunción which is progressively consolidating itself as an important destination for congresses and events of international level.

The Director-General pointed out that recent events such as the International Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses, which attracted some 18,000 people, is a clear example that has demonstrated the power to generate revenue but also to promote other tourist regions of the country.

Linked to that,the efforts of the Ministry of Tourism in the diversification of the country's tourist products have been emphasized, where initiatives as the "Ruta de la Caña Paraguaya" 

This route is a journey through the blue cane fields witth guided tours aimed about  the discovery of the cane technology enjoying unique tastings such as the famous distilled alcoholic beverage famous for its character with oak aromas and with products elaborated starting from the sweet cane such as must, honey cake or dulce de mani with miel among others.

A further one is the "Ruta Jesuitica " the Jesuit Route that boasts 42 sites declared World Heritage by UNESCO, both cultural and natural, 19 of which form part of the Jewish heritage which today constitutes an incomparable legacy.

These projects seek to promote lesser-known destinations, as well as enhance Paraguay's historical and cultural richness through collaboration between the public and private sectors.

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