Buena Vista is a city in Paraguay, Caazapá Department; the beginning of this city was the result of the new political division of the country on June 25, 1945.

Etymology

Its name describes the beautiful environment of the place.

Geography

Buena Vista is 266 km away from Asunción.

Weather

Temperatures range from 21 °C to 37 °C in summer; in winter, the minimum is 1 °C. The city is located in one of the regions with the most precipitation, which is why it is the best place for farming and cattle raising.

Demography

There are 5,340 inhabitants, 2,773 of whom are men and 2,567 women, according to the 2002 Census. In the urban area, there are 1,416 people, and in the rural area, there are 3,924 people.

Economy

The main activity is farming and cattle raising.

Tourism

Wonderful landscapes which refer to the city's name "Buena Vista" (Good View) can be appreciated. Capiibary River is great for fishing.

How to get there

It is located 278 km from Asunción, between San Juan Nepomuceno and Caazapá. From Asunción, take Route II "Mcal. José Félix Estigarribia" towards east. That route goes to Ciudad del Este.

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