A day trip in the Paraguayan countryside

A day trip in the Paraguayan countryside

by | Feb 7, 2025 | Nature

As I do like to do I recently took a day trip into the Paraguayan countryside. There are many sights to see in the countryside and visiting them can both make for enjoyable days out and be a bit of an adventure. Apart from for a few of the major sites there will be...
When I travelled on foot to the festival in Caacupe

When I travelled on foot to the festival in Caacupe

by | May 15, 2021 | Biography

The largest religious festival in Paraguay is the of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. It is held in Caacupe where the Virgin of Caacupe is kept. It takes place every year on the 8th December. Everyone in Paraguay who is able travels to Caacupe for the...
The Well of the Virgin of Caacupe. Caacupe

The Well of the Virgin of Caacupe. Caacupe

by | Mar 20, 2021 | Culture

The Well of the Virgin of Caacupe and its associated church is the second most visited sight in Caacupe. Many pilgrims visit both the basilica and the well when they come to Caacupe. It lies just a short distance from the Basilica of Caacupe. Five blocks away and on...
For the first time in a while taking a trip to Caacupe

For the first time in a while taking a trip to Caacupe

by | Feb 22, 2021 | Biography

With the controls and restrictions that have been in place across the world due to the virus it is a while since i have traveled far. For the past year I have been no further than my two local towns Piribebuy and Paraguari. And so have been no further than 20 miles...
Caacupe and the Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Caacupe and the Feast of the Immaculate Conception

by | Dec 8, 2020 | Culture

Caacupe is the religious center of Paraguay and the Feast of the Immaculate Conception its principal festival. The town of Caacupe is located 54km from Asuncion. It is home to the modern Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Miracles. Within that is housed the statue...