Pilar, Paraguay Pilar, Paraguay Pilar () is the capital city of the Paraguayan department of Ñeembucú, located along the Paraguay River in the southwestern part of the country. Located about from Asunción, Pilar serves as an important center of commerce and government for the far southwestern region of the country. Pilar was founded by Pedro Melo de Portugal on October 12, 1779. The original name of the settlement was "Villa del Ñeembucú", named for the nearby Arroyo Ñeembucú that flows into the Paraguay River. Four years later it was renamed "Villa del Pilar" by Spanish priest Marcial Antonio Uliambre, for the Basilica
Concepción Department, Paraguay as well as do outings. The Ña Blanca Country House, by the Tagatija Guazú, is the center attraction, a stream of crystal clear water, with small waterfalls, where tourists can go swimming and camping. The JM Ranch has an ample beach by the river and is a nice place to enjoy camping and fishing. Alto Biobio is one of the most scenic places and is right by the River Biobio Concepción Department, Paraguay Concepción () is a department of Paraguay. The capital is the city of Concepción. Throughout history, this department has suffered a great amount of population instability, especially