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This post was inspired by the cinematic debut of " Latas Vacías ," a Paraguayan movie (shot in Coronel Oviedo) about the...
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...
Karu Guazu
A “karu guazú” is a large meal intended to be shared with many people. The preparation of a “karu guazú” is...
Semana Santa = Chipa
The activities of Semana Santa (Holy Week) leading up to Easter Sunday in Paraguay are, for the most part, similar...
Fresh Milk – Leche Fresca
A friend I made in Paraguay recently spent some time in India. Looking at her photos I was struck by...
´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...
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...
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...
Tereré Rupa
Each day as the temperature rises, thousands of people across Paraguay reach for their weapon of choice against the heat:...
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...
