AGP Executive Report

Flood Disruption: El Niño-driven flooding has displaced more than 2,000 people in northeastern Argentina, with rising Paraná waters inundating parts of Paso de la Patria, a riverside tourist town. Flooding has also affected about 4,200 families in Paraguay, where residents have taken shelter in Ciudad del Este. Culture & Events: Asunción’s Nihon Matsuri takes place today in Luque, celebrating 90 years of Japanese contributions to Paraguay with food, music and dance. Tourism Trade: The Dominican Republic returned to FITPAR in Asunción to court Paraguayan travelers, promoting destinations beyond Punta Cana, including Samaná and Santo Domingo. The fair brought together more than 600 exhibitors and 11 countries. Sports Tourism: Ironman 70.3 returns to Paraguay on July 11, 2027, with a race in Nueva Asunción expected to draw athletes and visitors to Greater Asunción.

Culture & Events: Nihon Matsuri takes place today, Oct. 24, at the Paraguayan Olympic Committee in Luque, celebrating 90 years of Japanese contributions to Paraguay with music, dance and food. Weather & Travel: El Niño-linked flooding has affected about 4,200 families in Paraguay, with residents sheltering near Ciudad del Este as the Paraná rises; flooding has also hit Argentina’s riverside tourist town of Paso de la Patria. Tourism Promotion: The Dominican Republic returned to FITPAR in Asunción as guest country, promoting destinations beyond Punta Cana, including Samaná, Puerto Plata and Santo Domingo. Sports Tourism: Ironman 70.3 Asunción is set for July 11, 2027, at El Delta in Nueva Asunción, following the October race in Encarnación. Chaco Landmark: Loma Plata’s 15.9-metre wooden ox cart has earned a Guinness World Record, bringing fresh attention to Chaco craftsmanship and a striking regional attraction. Nature Travel: Defensores del Chaco National Park offers dry forests and Cerro León, a hill formation rising above the surrounding plains.

Travel Disruption: El Niño-linked flooding has affected about 4,200 families in Paraguay, with homes inundated near Ciudad del Este as the Paraná River rises. Tourism Promotion: The Dominican Republic used FITPAR in Asunción to promote destinations beyond Punta Cana, including Samaná, Puerto Plata and Santo Domingo, and build links with Paraguayan travel agencies. Sports Tourism: Ironman 70.3 returns to Paraguay on July 11, 2027, with the next race at El Delta in Nueva Asunción after this month’s Encarnación event. Air Links: GOL plans to suspend flights between Asunción and Rio de Janeiro, a setback for travelers using the route. What’s On: Nihon Matsuri takes place October 24 in Luque, celebrating 90 years of Japanese contribution to Paraguay with cultural performances and food. Chaco Landmark: A 15.9-metre ox cart in Loma Plata has earned a Guinness World Record, putting a distinctive Chaco attraction in the spotlight.

Weather Disruptions: El Niño-linked rains have flooded parts of Paraguay, affecting about 4,200 families as the Paraná River rises. Travelers in the Ciudad del Este area should keep an eye on local conditions. What’s On: The Nihon Matsuri takes place Saturday, October 24, in Luque, marking 90 years of Japanese contribution to Paraguay with food, music and cultural performances. Tourism Trade: The Dominican Republic returned as guest country at FITPAR in Asunción, promoting destinations beyond Punta Cana and meeting Paraguayan travel agencies and tour operators. Sporting Travel: Ironman 70.3 returns to Paraguay on July 11, 2027, with a race in Nueva Asunción expected to draw athletes and visitors to Greater Asunción. Air Links: GOL plans to suspend its direct Asunción–Rio de Janeiro service from February 2027, citing low passenger numbers and higher operating costs. Chaco Attraction: Loma Plata’s 15.9-metre wooden ox cart has earned a Guinness World Record, putting the region’s craftsmanship and Mennonite heritage in the international spotlight.

FITPAR: The Dominican Republic returned to Paraguay’s tourism fair, promoting destinations beyond Punta Cana, including Samaná and Santo Domingo. FITPAR brought together more than 600 exhibitors from 11 countries and expects over 10,000 visitors. Sports Tourism: Ironman 70.3 Asunción is set for July 11, 2027, at El Delta in Nueva Asunción, adding a major international race to the capital region’s calendar. Culture: Luque’s Paraguayan Olympic Committee hosts Nihon Matsuri on October 24, celebrating 90 years of Japanese contribution to Paraguay with food, music and dance. Air Links: GOL plans to suspend its direct Asunción–Rio de Janeiro flights from February 2027, citing low demand and higher fuel costs. Chaco Landmark: A 15.9-metre wooden ox cart in Loma Plata has earned a Guinness World Record, putting the region’s traditional craft in the spotlight.

Tourism Links: A Paraguayan business delegation in Italy is exploring partnerships in agri-food, wine and tourism, as organizers point to new opportunities under the EU-Mercosur agreement. Cultural Calendar: Luque hosts the Nihon Matsuri on October 24, celebrating 90 years of Japanese contributions to Paraguay with food, music and dance. Chaco Landmark: A 15.9-metre-long wooden ox cart in Loma Plata has earned a Guinness World Record, bringing fresh attention to the region’s craft heritage. Nature Travel: Defensores del Chaco National Park offers a look at Paraguay’s Dry Chaco and Cerro León, while the country has joined a four-nation effort to protect jaguars and reconnect habitats. Air Links: GOL plans to suspend its Asunción–Rio de Janeiro service from February 2027, citing weak demand and rising fuel costs.

Tourism Links: GOL will suspend its direct Asunción–Rio de Janeiro flights from February 2027, citing low passenger demand and higher fuel costs. The route launched in January this year. Upcoming Festival: Nihon Matsuri takes place on October 24 at the Paraguayan Olympic Committee in Luque, celebrating 90 years of Japanese contributions to Paraguay with food, music and cultural performances. New Chaco Landmark: A 15.9-metre wooden ox cart in Loma Plata has earned a Guinness World Record, putting the region’s traditional craftsmanship on the map. Tourism Showcase: FITPAR, Paraguay’s international tourism fair, ran in Asunción from October 16–18, with organisers expecting more than 10,000 visitors and participation from 11 countries. Nature Travel: A new feature spotlights Defensores del Chaco National Park and Cerro León, while Paraguay has joined a four-country initiative to protect jaguar habitat along the Paraná basin.

Upcoming Event: Nihon Matsuri celebrates 90 years of Japanese-Paraguayan community on Oct. 24 at Luque’s Paraguayan Olympic Committee, with food, music and dance. Chaco Landmark: Loma Plata’s giant lapacho-wood ox cart has earned a Guinness World Record, giving visitors a striking new reason to explore the region. Air Links: GOL plans to end its direct Asunción–Rio de Janeiro service in February 2027, citing weak demand and higher costs. Tourism Industry: FITPAR wrapped up in Asunción after aiming to attract more than 10,000 visitors, with 11 countries and over 600 brands represented. Nature Travel: Defensores del Chaco National Park’s dry forests and Cerro León offer a dramatic wilderness escape, while Paraguay has joined a four-country effort to protect jaguars and reconnect habitats along the Paraná basin.

Culture & Events: Nihon Matsuri comes to Luque on October 24, celebrating 90 years of Japanese contributions to Paraguay with music, dance and food. Chaco Landmark: A 15.9-metre-long lapacho ox cart in Loma Plata has earned a Guinness World Record, putting a remarkable piece of Chaco craftsmanship in the spotlight. Nature Travel: Defensores del Chaco National Park offers a journey into dry forest and wildlife, with Cerro León rising above the plains; Paraguay has also joined a four-country effort to reconnect jaguar habitats along the Paraná basin. Air Links: GOL will suspend its direct Asunción–Rio de Janeiro flights from February 2027, citing low passenger demand and rising fuel costs. Tourism Industry: FITPAR, held in Asunción from October 16–18, expected more than 10,000 visitors and featured destinations from 11 countries. Travel Watch: El Niño-driven river flooding has forced evacuations in southern Paraguay and disrupted border communities across the region.

Nature Travel: A new look at Defensores del Chaco National Park spotlights Cerro León’s wooded hills and Dry Chaco wildlife. Paraguay has also joined a four-country initiative to reconnect jaguar habitats along the Paraná basin. Air Links: GOL plans to suspend its direct Asunción–Rio de Janeiro service from February 2027, citing weak demand, rising fuel costs and a network overhaul. Tourism Industry: FITPAR welcomed visitors in Asunción from October 16–18, with 11 foreign countries and more than 600 brands represented; organisers had forecast over 10,000 attendees. Travel Disruptions: Paraná flooding displaced more than 600 families and halted operations at 14 migration posts, affecting communities along the border corridor. Local Heritage: The Salvador Garozzo Museum in Villa Hayes, about 35 kilometres from Asunción, offers visitors a 3,000-object collection tracing Chaco history and everyday life.

Wild Chaco: A new feature spotlights Defensores del Chaco National Park, where Cerro León rises above dry forest habitat for jaguars, tapirs and giant armadillos. Cross-Border Conservation: Paraguay’s Moisés Bertoni Foundation has joined a four-country initiative to reconnect jaguar habitats along the Paraná basin. Itapúa on Two Wheels: More than 210 cyclists from four countries took part in Sunday’s Transitapúa Bike race, combining mountain biking with the Jesuit mission heritage near Encarnación. Flight Changes: GOL plans to suspend its direct Asunción–Rio de Janeiro service from February 2027, citing weak demand and higher costs. Tourism Showcase: FITPAR wrapped up in Asunción on October 18, with free entry, more than 600 brands and organisers expecting over 10,000 visitors. Flood Disruptions: Paraná River flooding has displaced more than 600 families in Paraguay and halted operations at 14 migration posts, affecting border communities.

Flood Disruptions: Paraná River flooding has displaced more than 600 families in Paraguay and halted operations at 14 migration posts, disrupting travel and daily life along the border. Air Connectivity: GOL will end its direct Asunción–Rio de Janeiro service in February 2027, less than a year after launching the route; the airline cited weak demand and rising fuel costs. Tourism Events: FITPAR wrapped up in Asunción on October 18, with organizers expecting more than 10,000 visitors and showcasing destinations, travel deals and cultural events. Cycling & Heritage: More than 210 riders from four countries took part in Sunday’s Transitapúa Bike race at the Jesuit Mission of La Santísima Trinidad del Paraná, combining mountain biking with a UNESCO-listed setting. Local Culture: About 35 kilometres from Asunción, Villa Hayes’ Salvador Garozzo Municipal Museum offers visitors a look at Chaco history through around 3,000 objects.

Tourism Fair: FITPAR wraps up in Asunción today, with organisers expecting more than 10,000 visitors, 11 visiting countries and over 600 brands at Paraguay’s showcase tourism event. Adventure Travel: More than 210 cyclists from four countries are expected at today’s Transitapúa Bike race, which combines mountain biking with the UNESCO-listed Jesuit Mission of Trinidad. Travel Disruptions: Paraná River flooding has displaced more than 600 families and halted operations at 14 migration posts, affecting border communities and travel in eastern and southern Paraguay. Air Connections: GOL plans to suspend its direct Asunción–Rio de Janeiro flights from February 2027, citing low demand and rising fuel costs. Local Heritage: The Salvador Garozzo Museum in Villa Hayes, about 35 kilometres from Asunción, offers visitors a look at Chaco history through thousands of photographs, documents and everyday objects.

Air Connectivity: GOL will suspend its direct Asunción–Rio de Janeiro service from February 2027, citing weak passenger demand and higher fuel costs. The route began in January this year. Tourism Fair: FITPAR runs through October 18 at Asunción’s Mariscal Convention Centre, with free entry, 11 participating countries and more than 600 brands; organisers expect over 10,000 visitors. Cycling and Heritage: Transitapúa Bike takes more than 210 cyclists from four countries to the Jesuit Mission of Trinidad today, combining mountain biking with a visit to a UNESCO-listed site. Flood Disruptions: El Niño-linked Paraná River flooding has displaced more than 600 families in Paraguay and suspended operations at 14 migration posts, disrupting life and movement in border communities.

Air Connectivity: GOL will suspend its direct Asunción–Rio de Janeiro flights from February 2027, citing weak passenger demand, rising fuel costs and a wider network review. Tourism Showcase: FITPAR runs through October 18 at Asunción’s Mariscal Convention Centre, with free entry, more than 600 brands and over 10,000 visitors expected. Cycling and Heritage: More than 210 riders from four countries are set for Sunday’s Transitapúa Bike race at the Jesuit Mission of La Santísima Trinidad del Paraná, combining mountain biking with a UNESCO-listed site. Flood Disruptions: Paraná River flooding has displaced more than 600 families and suspended operations at 14 migration posts, disrupting border communities and travel in eastern and southern Paraguay. Local Culture: The Salvador Garozzo Museum in Villa Hayes, about 35 kilometres from Asunción, displays around 3,000 objects tracing the Chaco city’s history.

Flood Disruptions: El Niño-driven river flooding has displaced more than 600 families in Paraguay and suspended operations at 14 migration posts, disrupting life along the Paraná corridor. Tourism Fair: FITPAR is underway in Asunción through October 18, with free entry, more than 600 brands and 11 participating countries; organisers expect over 10,000 visitors. Outdoor Adventure: More than 210 cyclists from four countries are set to race Sunday at Transitapúa Bike 2026, with a route through the UNESCO-listed Jesuit Mission of Trinidad. Local Heritage: The Salvador Garozzo Museum in Villa Hayes, about 35 kilometres from Asunción, showcases 3,000 objects tracing Chaco history and everyday life. Transport Plans: Preliminary work on the Asunción–Luque commuter rail is due to begin in the first half of 2027, ahead of a planned launch by the 2030 World Cup.