by Simon | Dec 4, 2020 | Towns
There is one thing every town in Paraguay has in common with every other. That is its market. From the smallest country town to the largest of the cities there is always a market to be found. These do vary in size from place to place. In some towns they are large...
by Simon | Nov 22, 2020 | Towns
In Paraguay for most of the year the sun shines brightly. It can though rain at any time during the year. When it does the rain comes down in torrents. With bright clear skies being the normal state of affairs things are built to cope with that. Most roads are built...
by Simon | Nov 7, 2020 | Towns
Across central Asuncion colourful murals have been painted. They are large artworks covering the sides of buildings and roadside walls. Throughout central Asuncion there are many fine colonial buildings. Unfortunately many of them have seen better days. Often they cry...
by Simon | Sep 30, 2020 | Towns
Although absent from much of the country there are a number of shopping centers scattered across Asuncion. These range in size from walk through galleries to constructions occupying a block or more. Also their ages vary greatly. Some have stood for many years whilst...
by Simon | Sep 27, 2020 | Towns
The municipal swimming pool in Piribebuy is a very popular destination on a hot summer afternoon. Both for the refreshing water but also the sort grassy river banks. The town of Piribebuy stands on the River Piribebuy. These are the waters used to give the local...
by Simon | Sep 19, 2020 | Towns
Ducle Nombre de Jesus is the principal church in Piribebuy. It was also the first to be established. It is also and more commonly know by its Guarani name Nandejara Guasu. The name Dulce Nombre de Jesus translates into English as The Sweet Name of Jesus. The church is...
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