A good way to view flora and fauna is from boats which run along some of Paraguay's rivers. Trips can sometimes be arranged on cargo vessels if there are no passenger services. The trip along the fast-flowing River Paraguay from Asunci n via Concepci n passes through fascinating landscapes, eventually leading as far as the huge marshlands in the north and over the Brazilian border. International fishing contests are held near Asunci n. There are many other smaller fish that are peculiar to Paraguay such as the surub , pati, pacu, manguruyus, armados, moncholos and bagres .
Football is the national sport.
Asunci n. The Asunci n Golf Club has an 18-hole golf course. Water-skiing facilities are available in some places. Some large hotels have swimming pools.