Visit to Nemby
Banks & ATMS Large nationwide banks include Banco Itau (www.itau.com.py), Vision Banco (www.visionbanco.com), and BBVA (www.bbvaparaguay.com). Bank hours are 8:30am to 1:30pm, though most have 24 hour ATM machines. …
Category: Paraguay
Gran Chaco Map
Government & Politics In accordance with the 1992 constitution, Paraguay is officially known as a presidential republic. Presidents are elected to a five-year term and cannot stand for re-election. …
Iguaçu Falls Vacations
Fauna Paraguay is home to an extremely wide variety of wildlife relative to the country’s small size. This is due to country’s relatively small population and the presence of …
Gran Chaco Guide for Tourist
Paraguay’s Indigenous Population Though the majority of Paraguayans have indigenous heritage, a distinct difference is drawn between mestizos and pure-blooded indigenas (indigenous). According to the 2002 indigenous census, Paraguay …
Traveling in Nemby
Sonidos de la Tierra This musical outreach program is always searching for music teachers to instruct eager students throughout the Paraguayan countryside. www.sonidosdelatierra.org.py/ More information about volunteering in Paraguay …
Holiday in Yaguarón
Pyrague Like rulers before him, Stroessner made extensive use of espionage to maintain power. His secret service was known as Pyrague which means feet with hair in Guarani It …
Gran Chaco Travel
Languages Both Spanish and Guarani are spoken throughout the country and used daily in varying degrees by most Paraguayans. The mixture of both languages is commonly known as jopara …
Nemby Guide for Tourist
Religious Holidays Paraguay remains a deeply religious country with deep-rooted traditions. Religious festivities are a visitor’s best bet for experiencing Paraguay’s customs and tasting traditional foods. In addition to …
Visit to Gran Chaco
Indigenous Handicrafts Many of Paraguay’s indigenous groups rely on handicrafts as a source of income. While in some cases the quality of crafts is decreased due to mass production, …
Nemby Travel Destinations
Foods of Easter Week The celebration of Easter week (Semana Santa) is pretty similar to festivities in other Catholic countries. However, there is one major distinguishing factor: the food. …