Paraguay from every angle
Life, culture, landscapes. All that is Paraguay, and my life here
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
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
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
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...
Museum Dr Andres Barbero, Asuncion
The Museum Dr Andres Barbero is a real hidden gem. It contains the largest collection of ethnographic and archaeological material relating to the ancient and indigenous peoples of Paraguay. A must for anyone interested in the history of cultures. The museum was...
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 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...
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...
Making a flying visit to Asuncion
I live out in the Paraguayan countryside. It is a good place to live but from time to time I do like to see something different. For me that generally means seeing a bit of city life. Being just 80 km away Asuncion is easy for me to reach. The trip inevitably involves...