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 inspires …

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 versions …

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 Roa …

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 exploring …

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 most …

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 stand …

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 is …

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 the …

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 chipa, …

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 made …