Hostels of Paraguay
Hostels are only just beginning to catch on in Paraguay – as of this writing there are only a handful in the country. However, family run hotels and hospedajes …
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Fishing in Paraguay
Fishing is a popular Paraguayan past time with many national competitions taking place throughout the country. Thanks to their large size and delicious taste, long-headed surub (catfish) and speckleskinned …
Holiday in Pedro Juan Caballero
The Language Barrier Getting around Paraguay without basic Spanish is tricky but not impossible. A Spanish language phrasebook is highly recommended for travelers with limited language skills (also be …
Yaguarón Map
Paraguay in Depth History Paraguay’s tumultuous history is one defined by isolation and conflict. A long history of strong-arm rule generated a passiveness amongst the country’s citizens who, in …
Limpio Map
Love Hotels As it is common for Paraguayans to live with their extended families well into adulthood, the need for privacy has spawned a widespread by-the-hour hotel industry. These …
Basics Food Warehouse US Map & Phone & Address
Basics Food Warehouse US Map & Phone & Address 132 Newmarket Square, Boston;(617)442-1414 This South End enclave of wholesalers, between Mass. Ave. and the Southeast Expressway, deals mainly with …
Paraguay Maps & GPS
Senatur distributes handy pocket-sized guides called Quick Guides for Asuncion, Encarnacion, Ciudad del Este, as well as a combination San Bernardino and Villa Florida guide. These include several useful …
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. …
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 …