Paro has been home or host to numerous influential figures in Bhutanese history, sports, and spirituality.
* **Chencho Gyeltshen:** Often called the "CG7" or the "Bhutanese Ronaldo," this celebrated professional footballer hails from Shapa Gewog in Paro and is the all-time leading goalscorer for the Bhutan national team. * **Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche:** One of the most revered Dzogchen masters of the 20th century, he spent significant time in Paro and had close ties to Kyichu Lhakhang, where his memorial home is now a museum. * **Tshering Tobgay:** The Prime Minister of Bhutan, though politically tied to nearby Haa and Thimphu, has deep regional affiliations and is highly active in the Paro-Haa corridor's development.