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International Buses for Paraguay

editor — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 06:24:00 +0000

Paraguay is serviced by many international buses from neighboring countries. Varying levels of services are available. Though names vary by company, in general, semi cama seats recline at about a 130° angle and cama seats recline at about 160°. Some companies offer ejecutivo suite seats that recline 180°. Higher priced services also include nicer bathrooms and better and more frequent meals. Most Paraguayan bus companies require purchase in person (or with passengers’ ID) and will not make advanced reservations. Peak travel times requiring advanced purchases are Christmas, New Years, Easter week, and winter school vacation (varying weeks in July). All

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Paraguay Travel Essentials

editor — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 20:48:00 +0000

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 country including spray, cream, and even repellent impregnated wristbands. Mosquito repellent spirals (espirales) are also popular and effective for keeping mosquitoes out of a room – Mata Iris brand carries a palo santo scented spiral that doesn’t give off a strong chemical smell. Mosquito nets are not as easy to find but can be quite convenient as most windows don’t have screens. In a pinch, tulle fabric is available at

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Paraguay Travel

editor — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 17:36:00 +0000

Pypore La Huella Fransiscana (translated as the Franciscan footprint) is a recent tourism project developed by the NGO Fundacion Tierra Nuestra to improve and increase tourism in Paraguay’s Franciscan towns. So far the project has yielded a packaged tour that combines both the religious aspect of the Fransiscan route and the artesanal traditions still maintained in Franciscan towns. The tour starts with a visit to the church of Yaguaron after which the group walks to the nearby Museo Gaspar Rodriguez de Francia, accompanied all the while by a small procession of a traditional indigenous peteke peteke band. Next is a

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Traveling in Paraguay

editor — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 06:24:00 +0000

Restaurants Confiteria Alemana I No day in San Bernardino is complete without a sugar dusted German style jelly donut, otherwise known as a bollo. These are so popular that the Confiteria Alemana prepares more than 4,000 per day during the summer time. Bollos filled with dulce de guayaba are especially delicious. The bakery specializes in other pastries as well. Meanwhile the restaurant upstairs prepares basic meat and pasta dishes. Tel: 0512 232 901, Corner of Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion and Colonos Alemanes (there is another branch called Confiteria Alemana II at the entrance to San Bernardino), Bakery hours: Daily

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Paraguay Map

editor — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 11:12:00 +0000

Procosara Lodge The brainchild of Swiss couple Christine and Hanz Hostettler, PROCOSARA is an NGO set up for the protection of San Rafael. Since arriving in San Rafael over twenty years ago the Hostelttler’s have witnessed the rapid destruction of the Atlantic Forest surrounding their land – don’t miss the chance to talk with them about their experience with the many obstacles that face nature conservation efforts in Paraguay. Visitors can swim in the man-made lake created to generate electricity and walk along three trails leading into the first growth forest where birds, monkeys, and enormous tree ferns abound. Lodging

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Travel to Asuncion

editor — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 20:48:00 +0000

Hotel Arthur A very pleasant hotel located at the entrance to town along Route 6. Rooms are large and colorful with comfortable beds. The hotel’s nice dining room serves up a good breakfast buffet and there are even DVDs available to rent. Do not be put off by the location -the rooms are set apart from the main road and not noisy. Apartments with kitchens are also available for long term stays. Tel: 071 205 246, Coronel Luis Irrazabal and Japon, next to the Super Seis supermarket., www.arthurhotel.com.py, Double: Gs: 200,000, Wi-Fi, computers with internet, TV, A/C, mini-fridge, pool, game

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