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Tereré Rupa

Each day as the temperature rises, thousands of people across Paraguay reach for their weapon of choice against the heat:...
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Paraguay Photoblogs – Paraguayan Photoblogs

When you think of Paraguay what images pop into your head? For some it may be a landscape of flowering lapacho...
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A Month of Skinny Cows and Caña – A Month of Skinny Cows and...

August is traditionally considered to be a month of bad luck in Paraguay. It is the end of winter and people's...
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Security Cameras Can Protect Your Home

A security camera can help protect your home. A video surveillance system can be used for monitoring your children's movements...
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Cherimoyas: Bizarre and Delicious – Cherimoyas: Strange and Delicious

One of the joys of Paraguay is the abundance of fruit. Earn the money for your next Paraguay trip. Play...
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Curing a Paraguayan hangover

Yerón “Yerón” is Paraguay's most popular over the counter hangover remedy. In fact, many people use the word "yerar" as slang for...
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Foodies Faves in Asunción Pt. 2

Here is the second part of my Asunción favorites, this time covering those in between meal cravings… mmm! Again, feel free...
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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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PY Agenda: Nature Lovers edition – For Nature Lovers

In the PY Agenda series I share a roundup of upcoming events. Subscribe to the Discovering Paraguay Facebook page for more event recommendations! Birding...
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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...