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River Traffic of Paraguay

editor — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 04:48:00 +0000

The Paraguay River begins in Matto Grosso, Brazil, flowing through the length of Paraguay into Argentina’s Rio de la Plata and finally emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. This makes it ideal for transporting cargo – shipments along the river range from commercial goods to raw natural resources such as minerals and stones. Along the river you will see a wide variety of boats, from rickety old push boats to enormous container ships. Smaller, non-push boats employ a complex system of ropes and knots to latch containers to their sides and transport them downriver. The importance of the Paraguay River as

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Traveling along the Paraguay River

editor — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 19:12:00 +0000

Traveling along the river is one of Paraguay’s great adventures. There are three passenger boats that make weekly trips up the Paraguay River. The Aquidaban sails between Concepcion and Bahia Negra, while the Cacique II sails between Asuncion and Concepcion, and the Crucero Paraguay sails between Asuncion and Fuerte Olimpo. Of these, only the Crucero Paraguay is exclusively for tourism purposes. Which boat you choose depends greatly on your budget and timeframe. Another option for those who wish to tailor trips more to their specific desires is to rent a boat (some are available without a crew, others with a

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