The Cabildo and the Cultural Museum

The Cabildo and the Cultural Museum

The Cabildo or Town Council Building is located at the heart of the historic center of Asuncion. The building occupies one side of the Plaza da la Independencia. Other building also located on the Plaza de la Independencia are the Cathedral and Parliament. The Cabildo...
Time for a haircut

Time for a haircut

One thing it is never hard to find in Paraguay is a hairdresser. In many towns there seems to be at least one along every street. Piribebuy is no exception. There are plenty of hairdressers to choose from throughout the town. In addition to others scattered around the...
Vultures across the Paraguayan skies

Vultures across the Paraguayan skies

There are a number of species of vulture to be seen across Paraguay. Amongst these are the Turkey Vulture and the Lesser Yellow Headed Vulture. However the most common and widespread is the Black Vulture. Coragyps Atratus. The Black Vulture is a large and highly...
Government Palace or Palacio de Gobierno, Asuncion

Government Palace or Palacio de Gobierno, Asuncion

Government Palace or Palacio de Gobierno is located in the historic center of Asuncion. It remains a functioning government building being both the seat of government and the official office of the president. It is a large graceful Neo Classical building built in the...
Brilliant Butterflies across Paraguay

Brilliant Butterflies across Paraguay

All across Paraguay brilliantly coloured butterflies fly. A day never passes without a few crossing my path. In their many sizes and colours they are a common sight all across the land. Perhaps surprisingly considering their obvious attractions the diversity of...