Category: Paraguay
Those who really want to earn their fruti cream or bollo will enjoy the walk up 111 steps to the Mirador Bella Vista lookout point. Up top is a …
Founded in 1685, the Jesus mission moved to current location in 1758, only nine years before the Jesuits were expelled from Paraguay. This was the last of the thirty …
The town of San Bernardino was founded by German immigrants in the late 1800’s and named after then President General Bernardino Caballero. This tranquil lakeside community soon became popular …
For those intrigued by the delicate designs, Nanduti, encaje Paraguayo by Annick Sanjurjo is an excellent resource. The book includes interviews with artisans, a history of nanduti and an …
Along Rt 2 & Rt 7 with side trips on Rt 8 Route 2 connects Paraguay’s two most important cities – to the west Asuncion, capital of the nation, …
Centro de Interpretacion Astronomica Buenaventura Suarez As part of the push for improvements to the Ruta Jesuitica (Jesuit Route) Paraguay’s tourism ministry inaugurated the Centro de Interpretacion Astronomica Buenaventura …
Departamento Itapua The department of Itapua is home to Paraguay’s most visited tourist attractions – the Jesuit ruins. There are three sets of ruins – those of Trinidad, Jesus …
The Festival of San Juan, held on June 24th, is celebrated throughout Paraguay, though nowhere else as energetically as in San Juan itself. During the festival, the streets of …
San Miguel is known as Paraguay’s Capital of wool. Artisans weave wool from locally raised sheep into everything from blankets to ponchos. Along the road you will see houses …
Quindy The town of Quindy, between Carapegua and Villa Florida, is best known for soccer ball production. As you enter the town you will see many vendors selling soccer …