Making a flying visit to Asuncion

Making a flying visit to Asuncion

I live out in the Paraguayan countryside. It is a good place to live but from time to time I do like to see something different. For me that generally means seeing a bit of city life. Being just 80 km away Asuncion is easy for me to reach. The trip inevitably involves...
Paraguay has inexpensive green electricity

Paraguay has inexpensive green electricity

Paraguay has possibly the greenest energy in the world. Electricity that is also inexpensive. Depending upon which source is used you will find a very slight difference in the proportion of energy quote as produced from renewable green sources in Paraguay. Sometimes...
Balnearios, the Paraguayan country parks

Balnearios, the Paraguayan country parks

Balnearios are the country parks of Paraguay. Almost anywhere that there is some green countryside and a stretch of clear water one can be found. With the temperature rising above 40 degrees in summer it is no surprise that people should seek somewhere to cool down....
Visiting Vapor Cue  Naval Museum, Paraguay

Visiting Vapor Cue Naval Museum, Paraguay

Vapor Cue Naval Museum is about 90 km from Asuncion. It is located outside the town of Caraguatay. Within it are is to be found the remains of the Paraguayan fleet from the Triple Alliance War (1864-1870). The Paraguayan forces were forced to abandon what was left of...
Preparing terere, Paraguay’s national beverage

Preparing terere, Paraguay’s national beverage

Terere is Paraguay’s national beverage. It is also part of it’s cultural heritage. Since 2020 terere has been listed by UNESCO as part of the worlds intangible cultural heritage. Terere is an infusion of crushed yerba mate with ice cold water. Only in...