Category: Paraguay
Sports From the well-manicured fancy pitches of Asuncion to the countryside fields with makeshift goal posts, futbol (soccer) is undoubtedly, the most predominant sport in Paraguay. The national team …
A Chipa for Every Taste Chipa is not a one note dish. Some of the most widely available variations of chipa include: Chipitas or Chipa piru Chipitas are miniature …
Paraguay is serviced by many international buses from neighboring countries. Varying levels of services are available. Though names vary by company, in general, semi cama seats recline at about …
Literature & Arts Paraguay has a limited literary tradition thanks to a slew of dictatorships that discouraged education and sent the educated and artistically inclined in to exile. Augusto …
Essential Reading Written in both English and Spanish, Peter T. Clark’s Guide to Paraguay’s National Parks and other Protected Wild Areas is essential reading for anyone interested in …
Mandioca (cassava or yucca root) is a staple food of Paraguay, so much so that there is a popular saying: Es mas paraguayo que la mandioca (He’s more Paraguayan …
Being a landlocked country fish commands a premium, and popular fish dishes are often reserved for special occasions. With its thick white meat and few bones, surub is the …
The Jesuit Ruins The Jesuit ruins are the best-known cultural attraction in Paraguay. Over 240 years after the Jesuits were expelled from colonial Paraguay, impressive remnants of three missions …
From Tyrant to Hero During the war Mariscal Fransisco Solano Lopez developed a reputation for cruelty which was not limited to enemy combatants – by his order many of …
Backpacking Those used to seeing backpackers traveling in droves throughout Latin America will be surprised to see just how few make their way to Paraguay. Nevertheless, backpacking in Paraguay …
First aid kit: Most of the supplies for a first aid kit are available in pharmacies and supermarkets. Insect repellant: Many forms of DEET-based repellants are readily available throughout …
Traveling & Volunteering Volunteering is a particularly good way to get to know the culture and make a difference at the same time. Cultural exchanges and volunteer programs are …
Sopa Paraguaya Although the word “sopa” means soup in Spanish, sopaparaguaya is not soup, it is cornbread. Sopa is prepared with corn flour, onions, eggs, and cheese. As with …
Clothing At the government and business level, attire is formal. Dress shoes are a must. In less formal occasions, people are dressed more casually, but an effort is always …
With the exception of Mercosur members (Uruguay, Brazil, and Argentina), all visitors traveling to Paraguay are required to carry a valid passport. As of 2012, travel visas are required …