by Simon | Nov 30, 2020 | Culture
Caacupe is the religious center of Paraguay. As such it is fitting that it should have a museum in which to display its religious heritage. Caacupe approximately 50km is the home to the Virgin of Caacupe. The Virgin of Caacupe is venerated across the country and the...
by Simon | Nov 27, 2020 | Nature
One of the most common sounds across Paraguay during summer time is that of the cicadas. Their appearance every year heralds the arrival of summer. Cicadas are large insects with large blunt heads and transparent wings. A pair of large eyes stare out from their heads...
by Simon | Nov 22, 2020 | Towns
In Paraguay for most of the year the sun shines brightly. It can though rain at any time during the year. When it does the rain comes down in torrents. With bright clear skies being the normal state of affairs things are built to cope with that. Most roads are built...
by Simon | Nov 19, 2020 | Nature
Termite mounds are a common sight throughout Paraguay. Their solid orange bulk rising from the ground. Almost no views of the countryside lack at least one. In terms of numbers they are possibly the most common creature in the land. Termites are found not just in...
by Simon | Nov 16, 2020 | History
The Chaco War took place in the Northern Chaco Boreal in South America. The war was fought between Paraguay and Bolivia. It was the largest inter state war in the Americas in the 20th century. The exact cause of the war has always been unclear. However the border...
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