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Gran Chaco Vacations

editor — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 11:12:00 +0000

Mennonites: Paraguay ‘s Other Farmers The history of the Mennonite colonies in Paraguay proves a lesson in the power of collective work to overcome obstacles. Originally hailng from various corners of the globe, Paraguay’s Mennonites are all bound by the same desire for religious freedom, respect of tradition and hard work ethic. The country’s first colonies were sent to the hostile Chaco where they had to struggle for survival in the harsh weather and work hard to farm crops in middle of the wilderness. Though the newer colonies of Eastern Paraguay have easier living and farming conditions, they work just

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Traveling in Asuncion

editor — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Lodging along Route 6 Hotel Tirol Thirteen kilometers from Encarnacion the Hotel Tirol is a well established area hotel, receiving guests for over forty years. Only a twenty-five minute bus ride from Encarnacion this large complex of stone buildings, multiple pools and walking paths is set into the hillside and feels like it’s in a world apart. Hotel facilities are scattered amongst several levels connected by stone stairways. All meals are served buffet style. During Thanksgiving the hotel is deluged with Peace Corps Volunteers from all over the country – a great time for backpackers to make connections and meet

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Asuncion Travel

editor — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 03:12:00 +0000

Departamento Itapua The department of Itapua is home to Paraguay’s most visited tourist attractions – the Jesuit ruins. There are three sets of ruins – those of Trinidad, Jesus de Tavarangue, and San Cosme y Damian. Of the three two have been declared UNESCO World Heritage sites. Due to the quantity of remaining structures and quality of their preservation, (as well as proximity to the main road) Trinidad is the most popular set of Jesuit Ruins. Tourists have two choices for lodging – they can stay in the city of Encarnacion itself or in one of several hotels along Route

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Asuncion Guide for Tourist

editor — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Villa Florida is a popular destination for fishermen itching to catch a long and spotted surubi or a golden dorado. During the month of October the Federacion Paraguaya de Pesca Deportiva (Paraguayan Federation of Sport Fishing) hosts their national fishing contest in Villa Florida. Though the fishing is plentiful, there are no organized tours at the moment. The easiest way to organize an excursion on the river is to find a guide through the Casa de Turismo or one of the hotels. See Fishing for things to keep in mind when looking to hire a fishing guide or instructor. Lodging

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