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¡Carnaval!

Time to grab your glitter, beer, and dancing shoes, it´s Carnaval season! Don´t know much about Carnaval? In a nutshell...
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How to make chipa

Another year, another Semana Santa, another chance to spend a day up to your elbows in “kure ñandy”(pig fat). Here’s...
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Parts Unknown Paraguay recap – Summary of Parts Unknown Paraguay

Here are some details regarding the food, people and locations covered in the recent Paraguay episode of “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown” (original...
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´Tis the season for Clericó! – It’s Clerico Season!

All of Paraguay´s holiday traditions are on display as we enter the month of December. People are making the pilgrimage to Caacupé, setting...
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Yvyguy Silver

This post was inspired by the cinematic debut of " Latas Vacías ," a Paraguayan movie (shot in Coronel Oviedo) about the...
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Fresh Milk – Leche Fresca

A friend I made in Paraguay recently spent some time in India. Looking at her photos I was struck by...
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The expo

What exactly is "The Expo"? The enormous fair's full name says it all: "International Livestock, Industry, Agriculture, Trade and Services Expo-fair." That...
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Enjoy The Feel Of Traditional Values By Bungalow House Plans!!

Houses are the most valuable asset for everyone. It represents the status and lifestyle of an individual. The design,...
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Fried Delights

The popular Fiesta de San Juan, a patron saint festival celebrated throughout Paraguay, takes place on June 23rd.  The Fiesta de...
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The Multifaceted Guava – La Guayaba Multifacética

In many parts of the world guava is considered an exotic fruit, available only in specialty stores. In Paraguay guavas...