Receptive tourism in Paraguay: a review of their contribution to the economy during the period 2003 – 2017

Abstract

This paper has the purpose of presenting the effects generated by the incoming of tourists to Paraguay, specifically in economic matters. To achieve the purpose outlined in this paper, an exploratory and descriptive level research was designed. In addition, it has been considered a bibliographic - documentary research. Several tools was used, especially suggested indexes by international organizations.  This country has several tourist and economic attractions which attracts visitors but despite the information about the activity is limitated. That is a difficulty for the researchers and their works. Among the most outstanding results are the relevance of tourism as an export industry and its importance for the generation of international currency income through the tourists, especially from bordering countries.