The steam trains of Paraguay

The steam trains of Paraguay

by | Sep 15, 2020 | History

Paraguay was one of the very first nations in the Americas to begin building a rail network. Plans for a rail network were first drawn up in 1856. The first few kilometres of track was then subsequently opened in late 1861. After this the track was slowly extended...
The Cabildo and the Cultural Museum

The Cabildo and the Cultural Museum

by | Sep 12, 2020 | History

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

by | Sep 9, 2020 | Biography

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

by | Sep 6, 2020 | Nature

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

by | Sep 4, 2020 | History

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...