Category: Paraguay
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 …