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....
Touring the buildings of Asuncion’s Historic Center

Touring the buildings of Asuncion’s Historic Center

Being the capital city Asuncion is the first port of call for most visitors to Paraguay. As such it is the ideal place to begin any journey around the country. Asuncion contains within it sufficient history to give a general oversight of the land. For many year what...
Some things to do when visiting Piribebuy

Some things to do when visiting Piribebuy

The small country town of Piribebuy lies approximately 80 km from Asuncion. It is situated in picturesque upland scenery which draws a regular stream of visitors. The town is these days primarily a tourist and resort town. It does though have a long and interesting...
Piribebuy. A town that is both a resort and historic

Piribebuy. A town that is both a resort and historic

The small town of Piribebuy is located approximately 80 km from Asuncion. It is in one of the few areas of uplands to be found in generally lowland Paraguay. It is within easy reach of day trippers from the capital and a popular summer destination. The paved road...
Despite the wires the electricity keeps flowing

Despite the wires the electricity keeps flowing

In Paraguay the towns and the road networks have grown organically rather than to any pre agreed plan. The electric network has spread out in much the same fashion. It has only been in fairly recent times that connections to the electric grid spread out across the...
The Costanera. Asuncion’s waterside boulevard

The Costanera. Asuncion’s waterside boulevard

The Costanera in Asuncion runs along the shorelines of the bay. In between the water and the city it offers views of both. It is one of the newest additions to the Asuncion cityscape. The first section was opened to the public with further stretches being added since...