Using the city buses in Asuncion, Paraguay

Using the city buses in Asuncion, Paraguay

Asuncion has an extensive city bus network. This can be used to travel inexpensively around the city. Whenever I am in Asuncion I use the buses to travel from one part of the city to another. To use the buses it is important to know how the system works and how to...
Taking a tour of Asuncion’s shopping malls

Taking a tour of Asuncion’s shopping malls

Asuncion has a number of modern shopping centres. Here they are called Malls, so that is the term I shall use. Rather than the British Centres. Shopping malls are not things that are to be found out in the countryside in Paraguay. As such whenever I visit Asuncion I...
To visit Paraguay as a tourist

To visit Paraguay as a tourist

Paraguay can be a very interesting and rewarding place to visit as a tourist. Anyone who visits will find a welcoming country largly unspoilt by the effects of tourism. It is away from the well travelled tourist routes and so in much of the land tourists are a novelty...
Aregua, an artistic lakeside town in Paraguay

Aregua, an artistic lakeside town in Paraguay

The town of Aregua is located a little over 20 km from Asuncion. It sits on the shores of the Lake Ypacarai overlooking it’s waters. Located as it is close to the capital Aregua is easily reached on a day trip from there. This can cause it to be crowded on...
Asuncion, Old Town vs. New Town

Asuncion, Old Town vs. New Town

Asuncion is the capital of Paraguay and it’s principle city. The city consists of a large number of districts spread over a wide geographical area. Whilst individual districts are walkable there can be great distances between them. Transport such as a taxi or a...
So what is it like to live in Paraguay?

So what is it like to live in Paraguay?

So what is it like to live in Paraguay? That is a question that I am often asked. The answer in the most simple of terms is, very pleasant. For anyone who is easy going, flexible and keen to get to know the local way of doing things it can be very rewarding. Even more...