Stone Archways. Rock forms in the Paraguayan hills

Stone Archways. Rock forms in the Paraguayan hills

Stone archways are to be found on top of a number of the hills of Paraguay. Could these places have been used for religious rituals by the indigenous peoples of Paraguay? Probably not. But what if the stone archways of Paraguay were sacred spaces to the ancient people...
A 15th birthday. Every Paraguayan girls big day

A 15th birthday. Every Paraguayan girls big day

For every girl in Paraguay her 15th birthday is something to look forward to. Every child is given a large party for their 1st birthday. Then for girls there is a second birthday that needs to be marked with a big party and celebration. This is her 15th birthday. The...
Saints have an important place in Paraguayan culture

Saints have an important place in Paraguayan culture

Being a very strongly Catholic country the various saints are an important part of Paraguayan culture. These range from national saints right down to saints of the household. All are venerate with equal conviction. On a national level the three principal ones are the...
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...
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...
In Paraguay every church has its saint and icon

In Paraguay every church has its saint and icon

Paraguay is a very strongly Catholic country. That is clear to see in the religious architecture across the country. No city, town, village of district is without a church to call its own. It may be a grand city cathedral or a small country chapel. Whatever it may be...