Paraguay tourism growth led the world for a second year running in early 2026, up 46%, even as the rest of South America saw visitor numbers fall.
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Key Facts
—The crown. Paraguay topped the world for tourism growth in early 2026, with arrivals up 46% on a year earlier.
—Twice running. It is the second year in a row the small country has led the global ranking, after a 53% jump in early 2025.
—Alone this time. South America as a whole saw arrivals fall 1%, so Paraguay led while its neighbours slipped.
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