History of Paraguay its capital, and Río de la Plata, with headquarters in Buenos Aires. With this decision, Asunción lost control of the Río de la Plata estuary and became dependent on Buenos Aires for maritime shipping. In 1776, the crown created the Viceroyalty of Río de la Plata; Paraguay, which had been subordinate to Lima, now became a provincial outpost of Buenos Aires. Located at the periphery of the empire, Paraguay served as a buffer state. The Portuguese blocked Paraguayan territorial expansion in the north, native tribes blocked it – until their expulsion – in the south, and the Jesuits blocked it
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