Puffbirds, patiently awaiting the next meal

Puffbirds, patiently awaiting the next meal

Puffbirds are a family of neotropical birds. They are found throughout the Americas from Central America down to Argentina. There are a number of distinct members of the puffbird family. Each with its own appearance and habitat. The member of the family most often...
The Well of the Virgin of Caacupe. Caacupe

The Well of the Virgin of Caacupe. Caacupe

The Well of the Virgin of Caacupe and its associated church is the second most visited sight in Caacupe. Many pilgrims visit both the basilica and the well when they come to Caacupe. It lies just a short distance from the Basilica of Caacupe. Five blocks away and on...
The Costanera. Asuncion’s waterside boulevard

The Costanera. Asuncion’s waterside boulevard

The Costanera in Asuncion runs along the shorelines of the bay. In between the water and the city it offers views of both. It is one of the newest additions to the Asuncion cityscape. The first section was opened to the public with further stretches being added since...
During winter it can become quite cold in Paraguay

During winter it can become quite cold in Paraguay

For most of the year Paraguay is a hot and sunny place. Despite this it does though have a winter. Winter in Paraguay is agreed to run from June to August. However just because it is winter does not mean that the land must be cold every day. In fact the weather...
Paraguay. A youthful country, a country full of children

Paraguay. A youthful country, a country full of children

Paraguay is a youthful country. One filled with children. There is no corner of the land without chiuldren. The Paraguayans are very fond of children. which is fortunate as there are few houses in the country that are without children. The statistics speak for...