Asuncion, a city amongst the greenery

Asuncion, a city amongst the greenery

by | Feb 18, 2021 | Towns

Asuncion is the capital of Paraguay and by far its largest city. Almost half the population make their homes within Asuncion and its suburbs. Despite this the city remains a very green one. Looking down upon Asuncion from a high building is soon becomes clear just how...
In the heart of historic Asuncion sits the old port.

In the heart of historic Asuncion sits the old port.

by | Jan 22, 2021 | Towns

The old port of Asuncion sits in the Bay of Asuncion just off the River Paraguay. It is located riverside in the heart of the historic center of Asuncion. At one time the port of Asuncion handled the majority of the freight coming to and leaving from Paraguay. The...
This is where I live in Paraguay

This is where I live in Paraguay

by | Jan 18, 2021 | Towns

In Paraguay I live in the town of Piribebuy. Piribebuy is located in the countryside approximately 80km from the capital city Asuncion. Piribebuy is very much a tourist town. It is located amongst a range of hills none of which rise much above 300 metres. Those hills...
In Paraguay most stores are still family owned

In Paraguay most stores are still family owned

by | Dec 21, 2020 | Towns

In Paraguayan towns supermarkets are a common sight. They are though still heavily owned by family run stores. Every town in the country has plenty of these. They range size from little windows in the wall to stores that can almost rival the supermarket chains. Unlike...
Every town in Paraguay has a market

Every town in Paraguay has a market

by | 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...
When it rains in Paraguay the streets become flooded

When it rains in Paraguay the streets become flooded

by | 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...