by Simon | Feb 16, 2023 | Culture
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...
by Simon | Feb 11, 2023 | Culture
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...
by Simon | Jan 6, 2023 | Culture
In summer time the chirp of the cicada echos all across Paraguay. Having emerged from below ground and carried out one last moult these large insects make their presence known to all. Their distinctive sound whistles and buzzes far louder than any of the other sounds...
by Simon | Nov 12, 2022 | Culture
Just like people everywhere in the world people in Paraguay enjoy listening to live music. However with Paraguay being off the tourist trail it is also off the route taken by most touring artists when they visit South America. With a more established infrastructure...
by Simon | Nov 9, 2021 | Culture
The town of Yaguaron lies approximately 50 km from Asuncion. It is located along the main road to the south from Asuncion, Ruta 1. As such is easily accessed from the capital. The town was founded by the Franciscan friars Luis Boloano and Alfonso de San Buenaventura...
by Simon | Jul 28, 2021 | Culture
Mate and terere are in many ways identical. They represent two different ways of preparing the same beverage. In preparing mate hot water is used. Alternatively if terere is to be made cold, preferably iced water is needed. The basis of the drink is yerba mate. This...
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