by Simon | Jan 30, 2021 | History
In central Asuncion sits a small nondescript building. This is the most important nondescript building in the country. The building in Independence House where the independence of Paraguay was plotted and from where the patriots headed to confront the then governor of...
by Simon | Jan 26, 2021 | Nature
Armadillos are to be found throughout the Paraguayan countryside. Despite being elusive and difficult to see in the wild they are quite common. Armadillos in Paraguay a hard to spot for the same reason that badgers are in Britain. Like badgers armadillos spend much...
by Simon | Jan 22, 2021 | Towns
The old port of Asuncion sits in the Bay of Asuncion just off the River Paraguay. It is located riverside in the heart of the historic center of Asuncion. At one time the port of Asuncion handled the majority of the freight coming to and leaving from Paraguay. The...
by Simon | Jan 18, 2021 | Towns
In Paraguay I live in the town of Piribebuy. Piribebuy is located in the countryside approximately 80km from the capital city Asuncion. Piribebuy is very much a tourist town. It is located amongst a range of hills none of which rise much above 300 metres. Those hills...
by Simon | Jan 13, 2021 | Biography
It is common for houses in Paraguay to be brightly painted rather than left as bare brick. This gives a bright and colourful feel to many neighbourhoods. To keep houses clean and bright though they must be regularly repainted. The heavy rains wear the paints away and...
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