There are several hiking trails in Ybycuí and nature trails in the Parque National Cerro Corá. The fishing and camping are good at Villa Florida, while swimming and water sports are popular at Lago Ypacarí, whose waters are thought to have heady curative powers. If you want to bust a gut, try climbing the 500m (1640ft) Cerro León or take an expedition into the Chaco wilderness (remember to bring plentiful supplies of food, water and fuel).

Prominent celebrations in addition to Christmas, New Year's Day and Easter include: Día de San Blas (Patron Saint of Paraguay) in February; Paz del Chaco (End of the Chaco War) in June; and the Fundación de Asunción (Founding of Asunción) in August.