Paraguay Travel Essentials
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 …
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Nemby Travel
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 …
Limpio Guide for Tourist
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 …
Iguaçu Falls Map Tourist Attractions
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 …
Paraguay Travel Documents
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 …
Traveling in Pedro Juan Caballero
Chiperas Most buses do not make more than one pit stop, but roadside chiperas get on frequently to sell chipa and cocido to hungry passengers. Often you can tell …
Travel to Gran Chaco
Music & Dance Paraguayans are very proud of their musical heritage. During the colonial era, Guarani and Spanish musical traditions were blended, thanks to the Jesuit priests. The musical …
Gran Chaco Travel Destinations
Immigrants Paraguay is also home to an interesting mix of immigrant populations. Some are more integrated into Paraguayan society than others. Geographic isolation has led many to adapt quickly …
Gran Chaco Vacations
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 …
Iguaçu Falls Travel
Guyra Campana The bell bird, known as the pajaro campana in Spanish and the guyra campana in Guarani, is the national bird of Paraguay. Its call once …