Paraguay’s national instrument the Paraguayan Harp

Paraguay’s national instrument the Paraguayan Harp

In June 2023 a 15 metre tall statue of a harp was installed along the Costanera in Asuncion. This is a monument to the Paraguayan harp the national instrument of Paraguay. The statue is made of metal and being positioned along the road leading from the airport to...
International food festival in Paraguari, Paraguay

International food festival in Paraguari, Paraguay

This weekend was as is normally the way warm and sunny in Paraguay. To make the weekend even better there was a festival to go to. That was held on Sunday in Paraguari. A festival of food. For the first time the town was hosting an International Food Festival. Judging...
Museum Dr Andres Barbero, Asuncion

Museum Dr Andres Barbero, Asuncion

The Museum Dr Andres Barbero is a real hidden gem. It contains the largest collection of ethnographic and archaeological material relating to the ancient and indigenous peoples of Paraguay. A must for anyone interested in the history of cultures. The museum was...
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....
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...
Chipa Paraguaya, a taste of Paraguay

Chipa Paraguaya, a taste of Paraguay

Chipa Paraguaya is one of the most traditional foods that can be found in Paraguay. It’s origins go back to long before the arrival of the Spanish in the region. The original chipa was the bread that was made by the Guarani who lived in the forests of the land...