12th August every year Town parade in Piribebuy

12th August every year Town parade in Piribebuy

Every year 12th August is the date of the town parade in Piribebuy. That date marks the anniversary of the Battle of Piribebuy in 1869. This was one of the final battles in the War of the Triple Alliance. At the time of the battle Piribebuy had for some months been...
Purchasing your home in Paraguay

Purchasing your home in Paraguay

In common with everywhere in the world, if you are thinking of moving to Paraguay one of the very first things to be done will be to find somewhere to live. It is quite possible to find rented accommodation. That may be short term or long term and could be through...
Day trip to Villarrica, Paraguay

Day trip to Villarrica, Paraguay

Villarrica is a sizeable city located in central Paraguay. It is a compact city surrounded by countryside and lies approximately 150 km from Asuncion. Although commonly known as Villarrica the full name of the city is Villarrica de Espirito Santo and it was originally...
Walking tour of Asuncion Old Town

Walking tour of Asuncion Old Town

On a recent visit to Asuncion I took a walking tour of the Old Town. The most historic district of the city. Here are to be found, within walking distance of each other a number of fine buildings and a collection of museums. It is a natural first stop for any tourists...
Travelling by boat across Asuncion Bay

Travelling by boat across Asuncion Bay

Travelling by boat in the waters across Asuncion Bay is an experience that it is easy to miss out on. There are few if any tourist boats making the trip and so it not generally highlighted as an opportunity in Asuncion. However for the independently minded it is...
Amatista del Sur, Geological museum, Piribebuy

Amatista del Sur, Geological museum, Piribebuy

Amatista del Sur is a recent addition to the attractions of Piribebuy. One more reason to visit this pleasant town. It is a museum dedicated to minerals and fossils. The core of the collection records the rocks of Paraguay. Additional items will expand the museum to...