Costing a visit to Asuncion

Costing a visit to Asuncion

Paraguay is not an expensive country to visit. The cost of many items is noticeably lower than elsewhere. Asuncion being the capital and the largest city is more expensive than places in the countryside where costs drop off considerably. Even here however prices are...
Central bus terminal, Asuncion, Paraguay

Central bus terminal, Asuncion, Paraguay

Anyone arriving in Asuncion by bus of coach will more than likely find themselves at the Asuncion bus terminal. The terminal itself is located on the southern edge of Asuncion. From there almost all points across the country can be accessed. In addition being the...
Travelling around Paraguay by bus

Travelling around Paraguay by bus

Paraguay has a cheap, efficient and extensive bus network. It is possible to reach almost anywhere in the country by public transport. The buses travelling around Paraguay can be broken down into three types. Firstly local, then long distance and finally city buses....
On a walking tour around Piribebuy

On a walking tour around Piribebuy

The town of Piribebuy is located approximately 80 km from Asuncion. It is very well situated in hill country surrounded by open countryside. The town and the surrounding area are both popular with tourists. In addition to tourism Piribebuy is also a historically...
Visiting an exhibition at the local garden centre

Visiting an exhibition at the local garden centre

Earlier this year a new garden centre opened up near me. It is located out on the road towards Piriberbuy. It has recently been the scene of a gardening exhibition. The garden centre itself is called Paseo las Palmeras and after several months of construction opened...
Earthen roads in Paraguay require occasional repairs

Earthen roads in Paraguay require occasional repairs

Many of the roads in Paraguay are earthen roads. These orange stripes seek out even the remotest habitations in the country. The majority of the main roads are now paved. These join the towns and villages of the land together and give an urban feel to town centers....