This flight drops you right into Asunción, the nation's capital. While less bustling than other LatAm cities, you'll find some similar scenery: ornate Spanish architecture, a myriad of plazas, and loads of street art. Take some time to meander through Loma San Jeronimo, a rainbow-colored neighborhood dotted with mosaics and cafés.

Head south, and you'll find Paraguay's two UNESCO sites right across from each other. Jesús de Tavarangue and Trinidad del Paraná are both Jesuit missions built centuries ago and later abandoned. They're remarkably well-preserved, and a great way to dig into the history of the area. Plus, it doesn't hurt that they're next to Encarnación, where the beach is so wide and sandy you won't believe it's on a river. 

Next up, we're chasing waterfalls! Paraguay is absolutely glittering with them. The best is Monday Falls, located just outside the popular shopping town of Ciudad del Este. You can grab discounted sneakers in the morning, and take in the magnificent multi-leveled waterfall in the afternoon. 

And if you're still itching for more falling water after that, you'll be just a hop, skip, and a bus ride away from one of the most famous sights in South America :-)