Category: Paraguay
Sapucai is intrinsically linked to the history of the steam train – one of the first in Latin America. The name sapucai’ means shout in Guarani, a reference to …
San Ignacio’s Jesuit museum is housed in one of Paraguay’s oldest remaining Jesuit constructions. Carved into stone out front is a list of the twenty-six Jesuits who served in …
Salto Cristal Hidden amongst the dense vegetation through a maze of sugarcane fields, the large Salto Cristal waterfall is difficult to access but definitely worth the challenge. Salto Cristal’s …
La Rosada The historic La Rosada iron foundry is located at the entrance to the park just past the end of the paved road. The foundry was the first …
Villa Florida Located on the white sandy banks of the Tebicuary River, Villa Florida is the gateway to Paraguay’s Misiones department and a popular summertime destination. Paraguayans flock to …
Though just about every museum has a handful of weapons on display, those with a particular interest in military history will find this Army Artillery headquarters’ large collection well …
Carapegua is the center for Paraguay’s utilitarian textile industry. Artisans in neighborhoods and villages surrounding Carapegua dedicate themselves to weaving brightly colored cotton blankets, hammocks, and tablecloths, often dyeing …
Getting There San Juan is located at km 196 of Route 1. The entrance to town is located on the right just as the highway makes a sharp left …
Asado, Misiones Style Paraguay is a very carnivorous culture with asado (barbeque) being a national past time. Misiones, however, takes their asado to a whole new level. Fancy implements …